Oven-Baked Parmesan Delicata Squash Recipe | Winter Side Dish & Food Illustration by Yoko Baum

Cozy Winter Easy Side Dish & Illustrated Recipe

Winter is squash season! I had so much fun illustrating this Oven-Baked Parmesan Delicata Squash — sweet, tender slices with a golden Parmesan topping. This simple, cozy side dish is perfect for weekday dinners or any seasonal meal.

Colorful delicata and winter squashes in wooden box _ Food Illustration by Yoko Baum

How to Make Oven-Baked Parmesan Delicata Squash

1. Pick a lovely, colorful delicata squash :) Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Rinse, seed, and slice squash into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Slicing delicata squash on cutting board _ Food Illustration by Yoko Baum

3. Toss squash with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper, then lay in a single layer on a baking sheet and grate Parmesan over the top.

Oven-ready delicata squash on baking sheet with grated Parmesan _ Food Recipe Illustration by Yoko Baum

4. Bake 28–32 minutes, until tender with golden edges. Enjoy!

This is my winter go-to side dish — I always have a squash or two hanging out in my pantry (or in the garage, where it’s cold and dark, perfect for squash, onions, and potatoes!)😄

I love drawing the little details that make food feel alive — the golden roasted edges, the cozy warmth, and even the simple shapes of the slices. Each ingredient is a tiny story waiting to be illustrated! Whether it’s for cookbooks, magazines, editorial spreads, or branding projects, I try to make food look playful, inviting, and just a little magical — the kind of illustrations that make people smile and maybe even try the recipe themselves.

Thanks for reading! Keep warm and happy cooking! 🧡

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February, 4, 2026