winter squash

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Hi.

Here's a technique for cutting and baking winter squash. Usually, I

just poke holes in it and microwave. However, the butternut squash

my husband bought was so huge I didn't have a microwavable dish big

enough to contain it. So, after poking holes in it, I put it in a

13x9 inch pan and baked it at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. It

was then easy to slice. I cut it in half (the long way), scooped out

the seeds, and put both halves face down in the pan. Then, I

returned the pan to the oven and baked for an hour more. Then, I

turned off the oven and left it inside for another hour or so. The

result was very smooth and soft squash -- 6 cups' worth -- enough for

3 pies!

Debbie

mother to Jake (2/5/99; ASD; SCD since 4/24/04; lover of " pumpkin "

pie)