Mashed Squash.
Pare, quarter, seed, and boil in hot, salted water. Drain, and mash in a hot colander; season with pepper, salt, and butter, and dish hot.
Green Corn cut from the Cob.
After boiling, cut the corn, with a sharp knife, from the cob, into a hot dish; stir in butter, pepper, and salt, and cover to keep hot until eaten.