To peel a butternut, slice it into circles about an inch thick, then each slice is easily peeled with a paring knife.

I like it oven roasted. I cut potatoes, butternut, carrots, onions, and cabbage into chunks, marinate in a combination of Italian salad dressing and a little extra garlic. Remove from marinade and spread on an oiled cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F till done, stirring once or twice, for about an hour. The onions carmelize nicely.

The squirrels feast on the leftover seeds.