Peeling Butternut Squash

October 17, 2009

Winter Squash are supposed to be dense adn hard, unlike summer squash which are

more of a tender crisp texture.

To peel, I trim off both the stem end and blossom end with a very sharp knife.

Then using a cutting board, I hold the butternut squash upright with one of the

cut end against the cutting board. I recommend using a Y shaped Vegetable

Peeler that is heavy duty, such as the OXO brand. Then just start at the top of

the squash and peel downwards towards the cutting board. Do this all the way

around. Then flip ends, putting the other cut end against the cutting board

and peel downward. Proceed doing this all the way around.

Then cut the butternut squash in half shortwise, Then cut those two halves

down the center and scoop out the seeds using a soup spoon. Cut into chunks

on a cutting board, using a good sharp knife.

Here is a demonstration of how to use a Y shaped vegetable peeler. I love the Y

shaped peelers. They are light years ahead of the regular peelers.

on preparing butternut squash

Check out the Roasted Butternut and Carrot Soup in our recipes files. It is a

favorite here that my daughters love. It is under Soups and then click on the

" hot Soup " subfolder.

To find our recipes, click on Files off the sidebar on our homepage.

Enjoy,

Judy

BTW - Here are a FEW of You tube Recipe demonstrations using butternut squash.

They look great!

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