WHOLE ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 kabocha squash (3-4 pounds)

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Place whole kabocha in a baking dish.

2.   Using a sharp knife punch holes in the squash.

3.   Bake for about 1 hour or until soft.

4.   Cut and scoop out the seeds.

5.   Serve with chipotle butter

CHIPOTLE BUTTER:

1 stick butter, at room temperature.

3 chipotle chilies (canned)

2 teaspoons chipotle sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

A pinch of cumin

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Puree all ingredients in a blender.

2.   Whipped until combined

3.   Place the butter ingredients on a sheet of plastic wrap.

4.   Roll the butter up, forming it into long log shape.

5.   Place in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.

ENJOY DAN:                                            HEART AND SOUL IN THE KITCHEN!!