*Make whole pumpkin or any winter squash easier to chop by popping it in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, just long enough to soften. Let it cool till it’s easy to handle, then peel and chop. You can keep chopped pumpkin uncooked and sealed tight in the refrigerator for several days.
Steam fresh pumpkin cubes in a covered steamer or double boiler for 25 minutes, or until you can pierce the flesh easily with a knife point.