Slicing hard butternut squash can be tricky because it is dense and tough, but we have a how-to guide that will make preparing your favorite winter squash dish a breeze. If you want to bake halves of squash in the skins (as pictured above), microwave it for about two minutes before cutting; this softens the skin and makes it easier to cut.
Have you been enjoying our October Slow Cooker Takeover? So far, we’ve shared recipes for caramel-dipped apples and butternut squash soup, given away two slow cooker gift baskets and our #HBSlowCookerClub contest has been popular on Facebook as people vote for their favorite recipes. Edit: contest is now over, but the crock-tackular recipes remain!
We are so excited to be talking about slow cookers this month and loved reading all your comments about your favorite memories, recipes and excitement to win the gift baskets! Today’s winner of our brand new leaf-patterned slow cooker gift basket will also get a gourmet soup package to make for a great hostess gift or to prepare soup all season at home.
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Are you craving soup? It must be the cool weather and the slow cooker recipes we’ve been featuring! One of our favorites is this hearty soup that can easily be made in the slow cooker. We love the creamy sweetness of the butternut squash and the earthiness of the potatoes; they come together to create a satisfying and delicious soup.
Don’t forget, October is all about slow cookers and we are giving away a slow cooker gift basket every Friday. Click here to learn more about what to expect from us in October’s Slow Cooker Takeover and check back on Monday for another exciting gift basket giveaway.
