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As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Yum! Yum!

Do you admire, heft and smell squash... then leave empty-handed because you don’t know how to prepare them? The winter squash at Metro, such as pumpkins, acorn, turban and butternut squash, are intriguing and versatile vegetables. The different types of squash each have their own distinctive characteristics. Try them and you’ll love them year round!

As Easy as 1, 2, 3!

If you think cooking squash is difficult, think again! Baking, steaming and microwaving are all sure and easy ways to prepare squash; only boiling affects its flavour.

Methods
Baked	Preheat oven to 350°F/180°. Cut squash in two. Remove seeds and filaments. Place both halves, cut face down, on a baking sheet with a little water. Cover with foil and bake 30-45 min. depending on size.
Steamed	Peel and cube, removing seeds and stringy matter. Steam 15-20 min. depending on size of cubes. Purée if desired.
Microwaved	Cut squash in two. Remove seeds and filaments. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at maximum for 10-15 min. depending on size.

Yum! Yum!

Couscous, cakes, muffins, soups, stews, pies… squash can be used in oodles of ways, even as noodles. Bake spaghetti squash, separate the flesh into long noodle-like strands with a fork, and top with tomato sauce for a nutritious, delicious, low-calorie dish. Or season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg for another tasty delight.

You’ll find more information on squash in the Culinary Guide and easy, tasty recipes under All Recipes.