Contributing Writer
Choosing healthy foods during school and exams is important when trying to do well and learn in college. Squash is just one of the many good choices to pick from, and is extremely delicious and flavorful. There are many different types of squash, and many different ways to cook it. One can cook all squash in two basic ways: firstly, by the oven and secondly by boiling it in water. For the first option, one can either choose to cut the squash before or after cooking it in the oven, but remember to add water to the cake pan (just fill the bottom of the pan). The second option would be to cook the squash (without cutting it) in a full pot with boiling water for about 40-70 minutes (or until tender enough to put a sharp knife into the squash easily). Either way one chooses, the squash should be allowed to cool, cut in half, and the seeds should be removed. Both options provide delicious outcomes.
Baked Squash
Ingredients:
Any variety of squash
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put the whole squash in a cake pan with water covering the bottom (poke holes throughout the squash) or cut the squash in half, take the seeds out and put both sides of squash face side down in the cake pan.
3. Allow cook for about 30-70 minutes or until squash is tender enough to put a fork through.
4. Set aside to cool. Serve warm. *
Boiled Squash
Ingredients:
Any variety of squash
Directions:
1. Leave the squash whole and put the squash into boiling water covered.
2. Stir occasionally so the squash can cook evenly.
3. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until squash is tender enough to put a fork through.
4. Set aside to cool. Serve warm. *
*Lastly, either by baking or boiling the squash, one can choose from one of the following for a topping: 1) butter, salt, and pepper on the squash, 2) butter and brown sugar, or 3) honey and raisins (just some of the many options). You can also choose any toppings you wish or you do not have to add any toppings.