gourd. baking it will soften it up so that the knife will go through easily, and you’re less likely to cut off the tip of your thumb! 😉 if you ever are cooking with an entire squash again, try this technique!
i’m very pleased with how this turned out, and am glad that i finally found a successful recipe for butternut squash. it’s no longer a stranger lurking in my pantry, and i’m very confident that i can make other delicious dishes with it now. 