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Squash It
November 1, 2026
Leaves turn color, sweaters come out, boxes of tissue at the ready and the kitchen is ready for some serious cold weather cooking. That’s when I think about squash. Squash is an excellent source of beta-carotene, potassium, Vitamin C and folacin. It is one of the most versatile vegetables in the world and can be prepared in a thousand ways.
It can be halved, seeded and baked at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour. Serve it with a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup and a pat of butter in the cavity. Or scoop out the flesh and mash.
To microwave, pierce the entire squash in several places. Cook on high for 8-12 minutes, or until tender. Turn over partway through cooking process. Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes. Cut in half, remove seeds and serve, or scoop out flesh and mash.
Winter squashes are also wonderful in creamed soups and like pumpkin, can be combined with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to make a squash pie.
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