A colorful holiday recipe that's cooked entirely in the microwave.

Ingredients:

• (2) 1-lb acorn squash
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3 Tbsp orange juice or orange marmalade
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

With a fork, pierce the whole squash on each side. Place on a paper towel in the microwave oven. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes or until fork-tender, turning over after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a one-quart casserole, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until berries have popped, stirring after 2 minutes.

Cut the squash in half. Remove the seeds. Place cut side up on a microwave-proof platter. Spoon cranberry mixture into the hollowed-out squash. Cover with waxed paper and microwave for 1 to 3 minutes to heat through.

Makes 4 servings