Sweet Dumpling Squash Slices

       Me and my mom were at the local farmers yesterday to do some simple Thanksgiving shopping when we found a small peculiar type of squash.  My mom, being herself, just had to get and try them so she asked the lady there and we found out how to cook them, and it turns out they are amazing!  You could probably do this recipe with any small edible winter squash but the kind we found were called sweet dumplings, and if you ever see them at a store I would definitely try them:

Sweet Dumpling Squash Slices:

  Ingredients:

• about 2 pounds sweet dumpling or other winter squash
• olive oil
• salt 
• pepper

  Instructions:

1. Cut each round squash into quarters like you would and apple (if using large winter squash then cut into one inch cubes)
2. Scoop seeds out of each piece and cut in half:
   
3. Coat a cookie sheet with olive oil and coat each piece of squash in oil.  Then place on the cookie sheet cut side up:
   
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until very soft and fork tender, 40-50 minutes:
   
5. Remove and let cool, enjoy!