FN Dish – Food Network Blog: Go behind-the-scenes at Food Network featuring your favorite chefs, shows, recipes, events and more.

Butternut squash is a fall favorite. Try one of these top five recipes that are filled with classic autumn flavors from Food Network chefs.

5. Beef and Butternut Squash Stew – This stick-to-your-ribs stew is perfect for a chilly fall day. Lots of chunky vegetables, along with the beef, make it hearty enough for a one-pot meal. Serve with crusty bread alongside.

4. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Warm Cider Vinaigrette – For a salad full of fall flavors, serve roasted butternut squash on top of baby arugula with a few shavings of nutty Parmesan cheese.

3. Butternut Squash Lasagna – Try this meat-free lasagna Giada-style with crumbled amaretti cookies, tender butternut squash and lots of melted cheese.

2. Butternut Squash Soup – Claire’s squash soup has an exotic flavor, thanks to the addition of curry powder.

1. Caramelized Butternut Squash – Roasting the squash with brown sugar and butter in the oven creates a toasted, caramelized flavor.

Watch Ina make her Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe in this video:

Related Reading:

• Best 5 Pumpkin Bread Recipes

• Best 5 Baked Bean Recipes

• Best 5 Cheesecake Recipes

• Best 5 Banana Bread Recipes