Perfect for those New Years resolutions!

So its no surprise that its the most popular recipe in the South during the winter season.

Its easier to prepare than you think, tooeven the tricky business of cutting and prepping the squash.

butternut squash halves

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Clear step-by-step instructions and an easy technique make this recipe a winner.

In fact, you dont even have to peel the squash!

Here are a few of our favorite ways to put this to work:

Southern LIving Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash spreading the squash out on the pan

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox