Squash à la Crême.
Boil and mash in the customary manner; press out all the water, and beat in a tablespoonful of melted butter, with two of cream, heated, pepper and salt to taste; lastly, a beaten egg. Put the mixture into a pail, and set in boiling water fifteen minutes, stirring often, and keeping the water at a boil. It should look like rich custard. Serve in a deep dish.