They look just like my acorn squash, Rick; the flesh should be quite orange, with a "fine texture" (not stringy), as well as sweet.
Emeril Lagasse -- "an American celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, and cookbook author" (Wikipedia)
A while back there was a show on the Food Network called "How to Boil Water" -- that would have been perfect for you (and for Kelly Bundy)!