WiScottsin wrote:
>
> "Pat Wang" > wrote in message

> > Has anyone tried cooking buttercup squash in the oven? I've heard you can
> > just cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and then put it cut side down on
> a
> > cookie sheet. Does anyone know how long to cook it for and what temp?
> > Cindy
> >
> I just cooked a smaller buttercup a few nights ago. Cut in half, scoop out
> seeds, brush with olive oil, salt & pepper + a little garlic. Baked at 350
> for about 45min, and checked with a fork. I bake cut side up - you get a
> nice browning then.
>
> I've done the same with butternut and acorn squash too.

My ex sil cut acorn squash in half and put maple syrup in the cavity
and baked them like that. They weren't bad at all. (laugh) I'm
not big on squash, but I'm coming around. I might try that again.

nancy