This section is from the book "The Rocky Mountain Cook Book. For High Altitude Cooking", by Caroline Trask Norton. Also available from Amazon: Rocky Mountain Cook Book.
If the shell be hard split the squash, remove the seeds and steam. If the shell is soft pare it before steaming. To one pint of squash season with two tablespoonfuls of butter, one-half teaspoonful of salt, a little pepper, and a little heavy cream is a great improvement; mash very lightly.
Cut in pieces, remove the seeds, place in a pan and bake till soft. Mash and season.
Wash and cut in small pieces, cook with or without the skin and seeds. Cook in boiling salted water or steam. When tender, remove to a piece of cheese cloth, squeeze till the squash is dry. Mash and season.
 
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