What to do with acorn squash...

@maezee (41985)
United States
February 15, 2016 3:38pm CST
I am a terrible cook. But I love free stuff. So when one of my neighbor offered me 6 free (free!!) acorn squashes, of course I said yes. For some reason I was thinking they would be similar in shape/texture/etc as zucchini or yellow squash --- this is not the case. In fact, I figured out why they may be called "acorn" squash. So I decided to experiment with the help of Google on some recipes, and I Found one that involved baking the squash with butter and sugar. Seemed to have rave reviews online. I did that, and I have to say....kind of gross, actually. Do you have any personal favorite recipes using acorn squash? Anything you can suggest to me?
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
15 Feb 16
I do like acorn squash baked with butter and brown sugar or maple syrup as amaeo said. I hope you find a recipe you like.
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
16 Feb 16
Me too! I havemt tried it with maple syrup so maybe Ill see if that makes it better. Thank you!
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
16 Feb 16
@maezee here is a link to a recipe I used. I think i did it with Acorn squash. This person is now on myLot Coral lavigne
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11389)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb 16
Never heard of acorn squash .....I would have just roasted or baked it. Maybe try making soup.
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
16 Feb 16
It looks like a mini pumpkin. And almost tastes like a pumpkin. Not as good though!
Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
16 Feb 16
I have never tried acorn squash before..
LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
15 Feb 16
I just can't imagine how good the smell is, good for you.
maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
16 Feb 16
To me it doesnt smell too good at all :-(
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
15 Feb 16
we do this.Also we add maple syrup for a kick?I love acorn squash
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maezee
@maezee (41985)
• United States
16 Feb 16
Ok maybe Ill try that. Someone else told me to poke holes on the inside so the butter could seep in -I forgot that part while cooking it lol. Any othr tips for me??