system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What are some common types of winter squash for cooking?


assistant
Winter squash is defined as the fruit of a squash plant that grows with a hard outer shell. Common types of winter squash used in cooking are pumpkin, butternut squash, acorn squash, kabocha squash, spaghetti squash, and delicata squash.