Shares & Saves. Save. The British thermal unit, or BTU, is a unit of energy, one that is used to quantify the heating and cooling power of, water heaters, air conditioners and similar equipment.hares & Saves. Save. The British thermal unit, or BTU, is a unit of energy, one that is used to quantify the heating and cooling power of, water heaters, air conditioners and similar equipment.
Winter squash includes acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, delicata squash, hubbard squash, kabocha squash, turban squash, sweet dumpling squash, and of course all types of pumpkins. Prepared winter squash also freezes well and keeps for about 6-8 months in the freezer.
Butternut Basics. 1  Look for a squash that has no cracks or soft spots and is heavy for its size. 2  Butternut squash will keep for months in a cool, dry place. 3  When a recipe calls for mashed squash, the easiest way to prepare it is to cut the squash in half vertically, and remove the seeds and fibers with a spoon. 4  When the recipe calls for chopped, ...