How To Use Winter Squash: Purée, roast, bake, or mash! Use in soups, main dishes, side dishes, breads, muffins, custards and pies.
What Kind Of Squash Should I Use?:
All winter squash can be used in place of one another in recipes. Winter squash is simple to cook and may be stored from 1 to 2 months!
Preparing Winter Squash: Wash and scrub well under clean water. Cut off the ends and scrape out the seeds. You can also wash the seeds and roast them for a great snack.
Microwave Cooking:
Place halves or quarters, cut-side down, in a shallow dish; add a little water. Cover and microwave on high, 6 minutes per pound. Whole squash – Poke squash all over with a fork. Microwave squash about 5 to 10 minutes (depending on size of squash).
Oven Cooking:
Preheat oven to 400° F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Pour a little water into a baking dish and place the squash halves face-down. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. *Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the squash. It is done once the hard exterior of the squash is softened.
For more information, visit University of Idaho Blaine County Extension Office, 302 S. 1st Ave., Hailey, extension.uidaho.edu/blaine or call (208) 788-5585.