Peeling and Cutting Butternut Squash Video

Peeled and diced butternut squash in a plastic package is probably not an option at your local farmers' market.  And for good reason.  Butternut squash lasts very well before it's cut (I once kept mine for 2 months!), and very badly after it's cut.  As tempting as the prepped butternut squash looks in the store, it often leaves the cook with regret when she finds half of the pieces to be slimy or dried up.

Believe it or not, butternut squash is not hard to deal with if you arm yourself with a sharp chef's knife (8 inches or larger), a peeler (I like OXO brand), and a few tricks.


YouTube link: Peel, Slice, and Dice Butternut Squash

Videos you might want to watch before this one:

• Kitchen Knives and Their Tasks
• How to Sharpen Knives
• Claw and Pinch Grip -- How to keep blood out of your veggies

The easiest and yummiest way to serve squash is to roast it in thick slices. I like to combine it with green beans, cranberries, and cashews for a Thanksgiving side dish -- tastes great hot, warm, or even cold.

Butternut Squash, Green Beans, Cranberries, and Cashews

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