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Run the Brussels sprouts under cold water, removing any yellow leaves. Then, cut off the stems to help them cook. Drizzle them with the black pepper, olive oil, and 3/4 tsp. (4 g) of the salt. This will combine the flavors and will cook them evenly. After 30 minutes, start checking to see if they're tender by piercing them with a fork. Shake the pan from time to time to ensure that they cook more evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 tsp. (1 g) of salt on the Brussels sprouts and enjoy them while they're hot.

summary: Preheat your oven to 400F (204C). Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts. Season the Brussels sprouts in a bowl. Toss the Brussels sprouts to coat them evenly and place them in a single layer in a baking pan. Roast the Brussels sprouts for 35-40 minutes or until they're tender. Serve.

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The more that you practice giving it, the more natural you'll feel saying the words. Try to memorize parts of the speech that require extra emphasis or power. If you stumble on your words, go over the part that you messed up several times so that you don't mess up when you deliver the real thing. Get someone to watch you deliver the speech, and ask for feedback. You can ask your friend whether they thought the speech was moving or powerful, if they were bored, or if there was anything they didn't understand. You can also memorize the speech so that you don't have to read it when you're delivering it. If you practice enough, you many naturally memorize parts of the speech. Make eye contact with different people in the audience to connect with them on a deeper level. Lift your chin and straighten your back so that you can project your voice and give off a sense of confidence. Use large, steady strides when walking up to the podium so that you don't come off as flustered or nervous. Pick a tone of voice that already matches what your voice sounds like. For instance, if you're soft-spoken, you can try to come off as friendly and personable. If you have a loud, defined voice, you can try to come off as confident and in command. When speaking in public, it's important that you project your voice so everyone in the room can hear you. This is why you should generally speak louder than you normally do. Make sure you breathe and take your time when delivering the speech. If you talk too fast, people will miss what you're saying and you may come off as nervous and unsure of yourself. Pause before you say a main point to make it stick out in people's minds. Often, people will think that they are speaking much quicker than they really are. Former U.S. President Barack Obama used pauses to emphasize points in his speeches frequently.

summary: Practice delivering the speech before you give it. Stand up straight and convey confident body language. Speak loudly and decide on which tone of voice you want to use. Pace yourself and pause to make important points.

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Rinse the squash with cold water and pat it dry. This will remove any dirt particles lingering on the squash's skin. Poking holes in the squash will allow steam to escape while the squash cooks in the microwave. Just like a potato, the squash needs to be able to vent while it cooks. Your holes don't need to be more than 0.25 inches (6.4mm) in, so don't worry if the squash is too hard to stab the fork very far. If you pierce the skin at all, steam will escape. Space the holes a few inches apart; you don't need more than 15-20 holes. Place the butternut squash on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. This will soften the squash, which will help you cut it. Don't worry if you can't fit the whole squash onto one dish; it's fine if it sticks out. Using a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife, cut the squash into 2 equal halves with a sawing motion. Cutting the squash will help it cook faster. When using your knife, hold the handle with your middle, ring and pinky finger, while using your thumb and index finger to hold the blade itself. This is called a "blade grip" and offers more control and balance than using all of your fingers to hold the handle. If you have the time (and access to an oven), set your seeds aside to make a tasty snack later. If not, discard the seeds. Place the butternut squash halves flesh-side down on a microwave-safe dish. Again, the halves can be larger than the dish. The length of time will depend on the size of your butternut squash. It's okay to take it out and check it at 5 minutes. If it needs more time, put it in for another 5 minutes. The squash should be tender enough that you can stick a fork all the way through it. Microwaved butternut squash is great for soups, hummus, or a healthy snack.
summary: Wash the butternut squash. Poke holes in the squash with a fork. Plate the squash and microwave it for 5 minutes. Cut the squash from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and plate the squash flesh-side down. Microwave on high for 5-10 minutes. Let the squash cool and serve it any way you like.