Step one: Plant seeds in the garden in spring 10 for Atlas Butternut Squash from Stokes Seeds, now the reason that I like this one so much is not just because of the color/flavor but also because it tends to grow as almost a solid piece, not much of a neck on this one..which means you get more bang for the buck. Grow, harvest and store for winter use. Here was my biggest one, it was over seven pounds.

Now just because it grows a little different does not mean that its lacking in color or taste.. This is just the top half of this baby all cut up, with a little olive oil and spices on it before putting in the oven to bake for 40 min.

and then once it comes out.. give it a mash, a pat of butter, a tiny bit of salt if you like and serve up as a hot tasty snack (until the rest gets served with supper)