Considering how sturdy (and stubborn) winter squash can be, it’s no surprise that our Test Kitchen receives many questions about how to cut butternut squash. To help you conquer the veggie so you can put it to delicious use in tasty butternut squash recipes, check out our guide for how to peel and cut butternut squash.
With its hard, thick shell, whole butternut squash can seem daunting to cook. But it’s easy to prepare this winter staple with a few simple tips. Plus, once you learn how to cook butternut squash, you can use it in pastas or curries, fold it into salads and sides, or serve it baked in its shell with nothing more than a pat of butter and drizzle of honey.