Easy Buttercup Squash

Directions

If you like pumpkin, you’ll fall in love with buttercup squash. Buttercup squash is one of the sweetest varieties of winter squash, and its seeds make a great snack, just like pumpkin seeds.

Here’s how to prepare and cook buttercup squash.

Trim stems off the squash and cut each in quarters using a cleaver or large chef’s knife to cut, hitting the back of the knife with a mallet to force it through squash, if necessary.

Scrape away seeds. In a large kettle, bring 2 quarts of water to boil.

Add squash sections and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from water, sprinkle with a little mace and pepper.