The delicata should feel very firm and heavy. If the skin is soft, this indicates that the squash is overripe. The simplest way to cook delicata squash is to roast it. As it roasts it develops a ...
That said, it’s also harder to cut this way because the squash skin is so tough. If your plan is to cut them into rings or if you’re having trouble halving it, I recommend cutting a few shallow ...