Micro-Broiled Winter Squash

• 2 medium winter squash (about 2 pounds each)Hubbard, butternut, acorn, turban, spaghetti, or buttercup
• 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/2 stick butter, melted (or more, to taste)
• Kosher salt
• Squash sauce (recipes follow)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup Major Greys mango chutney
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Pinch of kosher salt

1. PIERCE the skin of the squash in a few places with the tip of a knife.
2. Place in a microwave-safe dish.
3. MICROWAVE one squash at a time on high for 10 to 12 minutes.
4. The squash skin should feel soft, but not mushy.
5. Let the squash cool for about 5 minutes.
6. HEAT the broiler.
7. Butter a large ovenproof casserole.
8. CUT each squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
9. With a big spoon, scoop the flesh into the prepared dish.
10. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt to taste.
11. Broil on high 4 inches from the heat source until lightly charred to your liking, about 5 minutes.
12. SERVE with the squash sauce of your choice.
13. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
14. Stir in the pecans and cook over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
15. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
16. Spoon the sauce over the warm squash.
17. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
18. Stir in the almonds and cook over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
19. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
20. Spoon the sauce over the warm squash.
21. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
22. Stir in the onion and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
23. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the onion is soft and beginning to brown.
24. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
25. Spoon the sauce over the warm squash.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/micro-broiled-winter-squash-391395 (may not work)