Acorn Squash with back

1 acorn squash 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 dash salt and pepper 1 Cut squash into slices; make acorn[...]

8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces pasta shells , uncooked 2 (1 1/2 lb) acorn squash , split,peeled,seeded and quartered 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion ,[...]

4 1/2 lbs acorn squash , halved 5 tablespoons butter , unsalted 4 large leeks , chopped (white and -tender green) 7 sprigs fresh thyme , fresh or 1 teaspoon[...]