"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>
I'm definitely not a fan of adding sweet stuff to squash ( brown sugar,
syrup, etc..) before baking. Savory spices only please ;-)