How To Cut Butternut Squash

You go to the market and find all these great yummy squash, and bring it home and then the first things that crosses your mind is:  What do I do with it? And how do I cut this thing?   Ok, at least that was my husbands and my first thought... So i made a quick how to below for you on cutting up your butternut squash.  And a link to a great recipe that i love using squash in. MMmmmm.... 

Need:

• Large sharp knife

• Cutting board

• Peeler

How to cut your squash

1. Cut top portion of stem off and bottom portion, you can discard this part! 

2. Cut squash in half

3.  Use a peeler to take off the skin and discard

4.  Scoop out the inside and discard - keep the seeds to make a yummy snack! 

5.  Cut the squash into cubes for your favorite recipes.  (Try Butternut Squash Chicken Soup, it is so yummy and perfect for fall and winter)