Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Cut the unpeeled squash in half. Do not remove the seeds. Place the squash cut side down on cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour or until the flesh is cooked through.

When cool enough to handle, remove the seeds with a spoon and scoop out the flesh. Put the flesh through a food mill or food processor or mash with fork or potato masher.

Add the butter and boiling water to squash. If necessary, add more until you reach the desired consistency. Stir in the mace. Serve immediately, garnished with the parsley.

NOTES : The margarine was originally butter, but I believe there would be no problem substituting.

Also, nutmeg could be replaced for mace. Sounds like a nice alternative for those who dont like very sweet side dishes.

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