Cooking Squash will soon bring you back to Earth! I am going to introduce you to 4 varieties and teach you how to cook them using 3 different cooking methods. It will make cooking butternut squash a lot easier for you.

Green acorn squash is a winter squash that weighs 1 to 3 pounds. It has a sweet pulp, slightly fibrous. The dark green acorn is the most recognized, however, golden and multi-colored varieties are also available. Squash is also a winter squash that grows on a vine. It has yellow skin, fleshy orange flesh, and a sweet, nutty flavor. It turns a deep orange color when ripe. Spaghetti squash is an elongated winter squash. It is ivory, yellow, orange or green with white streaks and when cooked the meat forks to resemble spaghetti. It has a very mild flavor. Kabocha (Japanese squash) is an orange-fleshed winter squash. It has a mottled green skin and is sweet, dry, and similar to a sweet potato.

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Cooking pumpkin: three easy methods

Microwave: Place in halves or quarters, cut side down, in a shallow dish with 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes per pound.

Roast: Cut in half and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Add salt and pepper to taste. Place cut side down on baking sheet. Roast at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Flip the halves and broil until tender, an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

Saute ‘: Cut the peeled squash into 1/2-inch cubes. In a skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the squash in oil, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes.