Day 2 of My Personal Challenge

It is wild, I am so glad for this idea and this space, today brought new meaning. I decided to do this "challenge" yesterday morning whilst wallowing in my unemployment (which I brought upon myself mind you, ending my job after a good 3 and half year run) and forgetting the beauty in this time in my life. I am secure (for now!) and I have time on my hands! Whats the problem here, Quinn?

Moving forward, I chose to play with the butternut squash for Day 2 of my challenge (cook a new recipe each day of the work week while unemployed). I don't have experience with this interesting vegetable (fruit?!) only memories of family and friends tackling the fun lil guy, in my presence.

My Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

Brown Sugar
Cinnamon
Butter
1 large/medium Butternut Squash
Cut the squash long ways through the center, and scoop out the seeds. I saved the seeds, cleaned them and saved for further baking, cooking, dressing a fun salad. Put a scoop of butter in the center. I sprinkled the top, to taste, with cinnamon and brown sugar. Bake at 400 for 30-40 min. Monitor with a fork and check for tenderness.
I continued after removing the squash from the oven, to make a Butternut Squash Bread that is just now coming out of the oven. Stay tuned for more simple health conscious grub. Ciao ya'll!

Recipe was inspired by the Food Network, specifically Robin Miller's recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe/index.html