limey wrote:

> "Pat Wang" wrote in message
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>>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
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> a
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>>cookie sheet. Does anyone know how long to cook it for and what temp?
>>Cindy
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> I don't know about buttercup, Cindy, but last night I cooked a spaghetti
> squash just as you describe - cut it in half, scooped out the seeds and put
> it cut side down on a baking pan with a little water. I baked it at 350ºF.
> for an hour.
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> Dora
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The one squash that benefits from either boiling or microwaving. The
idea is to shred out the meat (strings) and treat as pasta.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
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