Butternut Squash Recipes

There are a lot of tips out there for preparing butternut squash recipes. This is a really diverse vegetable and can be used in an added to many many things.

The best cooking tips for butternut squash recipes come by knowing a bit about the product itself. It comes from the gourd family, which is native to the Western Hemisphere. Some people believe that native Mexicans were eating this vegetable as early as 5500 BC. As you can see this food as a very long history as well as still being a favorite today.

There are two different kinds of squash. Summer and winter. Butternut squash is winter squash. At their biggest it will probably grow to be about 3 pounds. However, they can be smaller and a smaller squash should still taste just fine.

When shopping, try to always pick one that's heavy in your hands and has no moldy spots on it. You can store squash for a relatively long time because the skin is so hard and thick. You will want to keep it in a cool, dry place for up to a month. If you cut the product, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate. It should last for up to 5 to 7 days, but any longer than that and you should probably throw it out.

Finding the perfect wine will also bring out the great flavor of your butternut squash recipes. Depending on what you are serving with it and how you prepare it, you can serve a Pinot Grigio or Chenin Blanc to enhance the flavor of both.

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