Acorn Squash Rustica - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 small acorn squash
3 tsp. butter or margarine, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups packaged dry stuffing mix for turkey or chicken, prepared according to package directions
4 oz. cooked or smoked turkey, cut in small cubes (1 cup)
1 orange, peeled, halved and cut in small chunks

Preparation

Carefully cut squash in half horizontally (not through stem end). Remove seeds and stringy portions.
Using 1 tsp. butter, rub the cut surfaces of squash.
Place cut-side-up in shallow baking pan with 1/2 inch water.
In small skillet melt 2 tsp. butter. Saute onions and celery until tender.
In medium bowl combine sauteed vegetables, prepared stuffing, turkey and orange pieces. Spoon into squash halves.
Cover squash loosely with foil. Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 minutes longer or until squash is tender and stuffing is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 2 servings.