serves 2

1/2 cup cubed kabocha, butternut, or other winter squash

Extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 bunch kale (preferably lacinato or dinosaur kale), ribs removed and finely sliced, about 2 1/2 cups

1/4 cup almonds, cut roughly in half

1/4 cup crumbled or finely chopped Cabot clothbound cheddar (or any good, aged cheddar -- if you can't find aged cheddar, use parmesan)

Fresh lemon juice

Pecorino or other hard cheese, for shaving (optional)