Ayote con Queso

5 small green striped squash, cut in halves length-wise
2 tsp. salt
3 oz. cream cheese
½ cup melted butter
2 T minced parsley

Place peeled squash slices almost covered with water and add salt. Cover; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Drain well. Have cheese at room temperature and blend in parsley. Put halves together with cheese between and pour melted butter over all. Bake until cheese melts.

Ayote con Dulce

Boil or pressure cook butternut squash until tender. Remove peel. Mash with butter, salt, pepper, brown sugar or dulce.