Acorn Squash with bread

7 slices pumpernickel bread 2 tablespoons butter , melted 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 dash salt 1 large garlic clove , minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup[...]

1 acorn squash , halved lengthwise, seeded 1/2 cup dried cranberries or 1/2 cup currants 1/4 cup hot water 4 tablespoons butter 4 ounces fresh wild mushrooms,[...]

4 large acorn squash (about 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 lbs. each) 4 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade) 1 1/4 cups whipping cream salt & freshly ground black pepper[...]