Fall Squash~Cheat
by adustyframe ~ October 21st, 2009
Here’s my works for me today!
I enjoy fall squash, but they are a pain to cut in 1/2 and bake. So, I just cheat.
Here’s what I do.
1. Wash the outside of the squash with a tiny drop of dish soap. I just put it on my hand and run my hands over the outside and rinse.
2. Poke holes in the squash with a fork.
3. Place in a baking dish with a couple inches of water.
4. Put in oven at 350 or whatever you think is best.
5. Bake.
6. When squash is soft, remove from oven. Let cool slightly.
7. Cut in 1/2 very easily now and scoop out strings and seeds.
8. Scoop out flesh and serve.
MMMM!
October 21st, 2009 at 7:56 am
I do the same thing, but I put it in the microwave!
October 21st, 2009 at 8:13 am
ooh, great idea! Now I “have” to go get a squash.
October 21st, 2009 at 8:59 am
Or….cut in half….take out seeds….fill hole with sausage, onions,finely chopped carrots. In the last 5 minutes of the baking process sprinkle with a little cinnamon and brown sugar.
Pam, South Bend
October 21st, 2009 at 1:31 pm
About how long does it take for a whole squash to cook that way? I have TWO sitting on my counter waiting for me to bake!
October 21st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
can’t wait to try this, since even with my best kitchen knife it’s a struggle to cut one in half! i saw a chef in a kitchen peeling one with a really good vegetable peeler, and so i tried that- it worked ok, but was still quite a task.
October 21st, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I don’t know if you saw, but I tweeted this link today. I’ve never had this kind of squash but it sounds good.
October 24th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Thanks, great tip,I will try this!