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Butternut squash tips- How to break down Butternut Squash:

Cut about 1 inch off the bottom end with a chef’s knife. Scoop out the seeds. Hold the squash against your body and remove the skin with a vegetable peeler, chop. Storage- Well-ripen squash can be stored for many weeks in cool, humid-free, well-ventilated place at room temperature. However, cut sections should be placed inside the refrigerator where they keep well for few days. Being a member of pumpkin family, butternut squash has pleasant nutty flavor and mildly sweet taste. This squash is favored in both savory as well as a sweet dish. It can be used in variety of delicious recipes as baked, stuffed, or stew-fried; however, eaten best by steam cooking in order to get maximum nutrients.