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My favorite way to prepare acorn squash was to load the halves up with butter and brown sugar and roast them for-EVER. The result was a candied luscious squash that was more like candy. Nothing wrong with that, except for the excessive sugar, calories, and time it took to make it to the plate. I'm sad to say that there have been a few squashes that have languished too long on my counter and/or fridge because I didn't have the time or patience to wait for all that roasting. But now this.
Slicing Acorn Squash Ain't Nothing Like Cutting up Butternut Squash
One of the greatest inventions of our time are precut vegetables, especially butternut squash. If you've ever peeled and sliced your own, you know that that baby has some tough skin and can give your biceps a workout- not to mention challenge your skills of balancing a roll-y orb on your cutting board. Acorn Squash does not have those issues. A thinner skin makes it easier to cut through, and those ridges aid in submitting your squash to dissection.
I will share a truth with you. I was suspect as to how good slicing the squashes would be compared to my long roasted half bowls- but holy crow! I am S-O-L-D! Wickedly delicious, much less of a calorie bomb, and all ready for the plate in 15 minutes.
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What Makes Those Slices So Much Better
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My favorite way to prepare acorn squash was to load the halves up with butter and brown sugar and roast them for-EVER. The result was a candied luscious squash that was more like candy. Nothing wrong with that, except for the excessive sugar, calories, and time it took to make it to the plate. I'm sad to say that there have been a few squashes that have languished too long on my counter and/or fridge because I didn't have the time or patience to wait for all that roasting. But now this.
