Butternut squash is a beloved fall produce, but because of its irregular shape, firm skin, and density, it's often seen as difficult to prep. Using a sharp knife, a vegetable peeler, and these simple ...

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Butternut squash is a fall staple, but prepping and cooking it isn't exactly intuitive. The firm fruit (yes, it's technically a fruit) is famously difficult to slice into (you'll need a sharp knife, ...

Place the squash on a cutting board and firmly hold it with your non-dominant hand so it doesn't roll around. Using a sharp, heavy knife, cut about 1/4" off of the top and bottom of the squash. After ...