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Ed Pawlowski[_5_]

On 11/13/2019 4:40 PM, wrote:
> On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:21:16 PM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:23:47 -0500, songbird >
>> wrote:
>>
>> I love winter squash. I buy a lot of butternut because that and acorn
>> are generally what we are offered in the stores.
>>
>> Janet US
>>
> I bought at winter squash last year after reading recommendations here and
> following a recipe given to a T. Bland except for the maple syrup. What
> do you do that makes the squash not taste like Gerber baby food?
>

I think most boiled squash is not even as good as baby food. OTOH, I
will peel, slice, roast, butternut squash. Cut about 3/8 to 1/2" thick,
lightly coat with oil, roast on a sheet pan, turning after about 30
minutes. Should be a nice dark color for best taste.