Bake That Squash, Yo!

How we bake squash at the Clark Pharm:

1.  Cut squash in half.  We have a knife that is used only to cut squash.  It's huge.  I sliced my thumb on it once;  I almost bled out on the kitchen floor.

2.  Scrape out seeds.  Throw them away.  Roast them.  Plant them in your backyard so you can grow a giant squash stalk and climb up into the clouds.

Huh?

3.  Place halves cut-side-down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.

4.  Bake in preheated oven at 350F for 25-40 minutes (this depends on the size of the squash.  You'll learn).  Flip squash cut-side-up.  Bake another 10 minutes.

5.  Pierce squash flesh with a fork.  Should be tender; if not, bake longer.

6.  Remove from oven.  Create squash masterpieces.