Squash, Butternut

Introducing the most popular of all winter sqaushes: the butternut! Brownish tan in color, the butternut squash has a smooth skin and fine grained tender orange flesh. Favorite ways to prepare butternut squash include baking, simmering, braising, and steaming. Use in any pumpkin or winter squash recipe as butternut is the most versatile of all the squashes.

Winter squash should keep on your counter or in your pantry for several weeks. Do not refrigerate, as that will shorten the squash’s storage life.