On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 5:41:40 PM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
> On Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:40:22 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
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> >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 roast winter squash either cut in half or peeled and cut in chunks.
> Rub with a little oil and sprinkle on seasoning of your choice. We
> don't season at all until at the table when we add a bit of butt and
> s&p. Boiled squash is nasty stuff.
> Janet US
>
The one I cooked was halved, seeded, a bit of salt, a dab of butter, and a
small glug of maple syrup. Baked in the oven until tender.

The syrup was delicious . . . . . . .