Baby, it's cold outside. What could be dreamier and more delicious than creamy butternut squash soup with a grilled goat cheese and bacon sandwich? And who better to teach you how to make it than the delightful, down-to-earth Executive Chef of celebrity hot spot Butter, Alex Guarnaschelli? Her passion for and knowledge of fresh, local and seasonal ingredients will have you stalking squashes at your farmers' market. Host: Jennifer Prediger.—Shot and edited by Brit Liggett

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