Butternut Squash - the bane of my life. >_>

ales1979

I use a good quality steel blade potato peeler!



this one!!

Chop it into 3 or 4 pieces first, then go to work with the peeler, then chop into bite size chunks! Works well for me as I don't have much strength in my hands, but I always make sure my knives are sharp, most dangerous knife in a kitchen is a blunt one!!

ales1979

If I'm not making it into soup or roasting it (in both cases I leave the skin on), I use one of these Y peelers to get rid of it - so much easier than trying to use a knife!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OXO-Good-Grips-Y-Peeler/dp/B00004OCIU

And if you cut it in half lengthways first, you get a good starting point at the edges for the peeler!

When they are baked, the skin gets caramelized a bit and gets really good.

So true! I love baked squash skin....'tis most nomsome!

lol!! Great minds Gok! xx

ctalimenti

Forget peeling it. Cut it in half, season, bake in oven at 350 degrees until tender. Scoop out the inside when squash is tender. I usually bake a small piece of chicken at the same time (no sense using the cooktop when the oven is already on). Add a salad w/o dressing (or low fat) and you have a great meal. Hope this helps...try it!!!

This is TOTALLY the way to do it! Don't trouble yourself peeling it before baking. You can also cut into discs and steam or boil on the stove. I've prepared this about 200 times. I add salt to the water.

ctalimenti

It's SUCH a pain, isn't it? I cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and roast at 350 for about 45 minutes, face down in a half inch of water. Let it cool and scoop out the yummy parts.
You can also microwave it, which makes the skin separate easier.

It's great to mash it with a little bouillion.

This too!!!

Sweet_Potato

I pick the small ones with straight sides. SO much easier to peel. Get yourself a good vegetable peeler and it's no trouble at all.