4 medium-sized acorn squash
8 tbsp butter or margarine
16 tsp honey
1 fresh ground pepper to
1 season
Directions
Slice the squash in half crosswise and scoop out the pulp and seeds.
Trim the bottoms, if necessary, so that the quash will stand hollow
side up.
Place 2 teaspoons honey in the hollow of each squash, then add 1
tablespoon butter or margarine to each and a twist or two of fresh
ground pepper.
Place squash in a large, shallow baking pan and bake, uncovered, in a
moderate oven, 350 degrees, for about 2 1/2 hours or until the squash
are tender. From: Robert Miles Date: 09-02-95 Cooking
Servings: 1 servings
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