Wash squash. cut in half crosswise. Scrape out seeds with a spoon. Trim ends so squash halves will sit flat. place squash, cut sides down, in a shallow baking pan that's been sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Pour water into pan. Bake in 350° for 30 minutes. Turn cut sides up, cover pan with foil and bake about 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven, fill and mound with rice stuffing, cover and bake until stuffing is just warm, about 10-15 minutes. Serves 4.

To Do Ahead:

1) Squash can be cooked a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. bring to room temperature before stuffing. Stuff squash and bake as directed.

2) Squash can be stuffed, covered and refrigerated 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature before baking. Bake as directed.