John M

You pick a butternut squash by looking for a tan, matte skin with no soft spots.   There’s more to it than just grabbing the first one you see, though.   If you’re wondering how to pick a butternut squash that’s perfectly ripe and sweet, the answer comes down to a few simple checks.   … Read more

You pick a good acorn squash by looking for one that feels heavy for its size and has a dull, matte skin rather than a shiny one.   The stem should be dry and corky, not green or mushy, and the fruit should feel firm all over with no soft spots.   But picking a … Read more

To peel and seed a butternut squash, you first cut off both ends, then peel the skin with a sharp vegetable peeler or knife, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. That’s the short answer, but if you want the full breakdown so you can peel and seed a butternut … Read more

You peel an acorn squash by cutting off the top and bottom, slicing it in half, scooping out the seeds, and then removing the skin with a sharp knife or a sturdy vegetable peeler.   If you’ve ever stared at one of these ribbed, hard-skinned beauties and wondered how on earth you’re supposed to get … Read more

To peel a butternut squash easily, you want to soften the skin first, use a sharp peeler or knife, and work in manageable sections rather than trying to tackle the whole squash at once.  It sounds simple, and honestly, it is once you know the right approach.  The trouble is that butternut squash has a … Read more

You peel a buttercup squash by first washing it, then using a sharp chef’s knife to cut off the top and bottom ends so it sits flat on your cutting board.   Next, you slice the squash in half from top to bottom, scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers with a spoon, and then … Read more