in season butternut squash we're not usually ones to play favorites but there isn't a more prepare and good- for-you gourd than butternut squash made into a side or served as a main it shines especially bright during the holiday season the greatest gourd of all things to know choose wisely cutting up squash can be a workout make it worth the while by choosing one with a fat neck and small bulb; they have the smallest seed cavity and pro- vide the most fruit or pick it up pre-cut in our quick & easy equals about two cups of chopped butternut squash staying power stored in a cool closet; not a warm butternuts can last up to three months if you really want to make them last freeze in a single they can hang in the freezer for a year serving of butternut squash has more banana? eating loads of potassium can help reduce the risk of stroke other cardiovascular butternut squash pizza thinly sliced granny smith apples; sauté 4 minutes or until ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola or until crust is to desired level of and top with another table- spoon chopped sage roasted squash bacon & pesto manicotti in large skillet over medium-high ½ cup chopped yellow onion of a greased 13x9-inch baking squash mixture and place in alfredo sauce and ½ cup grated minutes; remove cover and bake melted and bubbly