Getting ready for the holidays: Sherried Squash
2 acorn squash
Butter
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
4 tablespoons sherry
Slice squash in half; remove the seeds and fiber and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Place on baking sheets and bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle each half with sugar, orange zest and wine. Dot with butter. Bake another 15 minutes and serve bubbling hot. Makes 4 servings.
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