Tuesday, October 3, 2017

How To Cook Acorn Squash: The Easiest, Simplest Method — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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A little olive oil, a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper, some alone time in the oven — this is all that’s between you and a warm dish of roasted acorn squash this evening. Here is a step-by-step recipe and guide to help you cook perfect acorn squash every time.

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