If someone wants to merge this with the pumpkin post, I don’t mind, I just didn’t want to hijack - So I can cut an acorn squash. I can get into a pie pumpkin. I can, with effort, split a spaghetti squash. But... (12 replies, last updated by lgss November 1, 2009)

Hi all, I cut up some butternut squash earlier today, and since cutting it my fingers are coated with a yellowish film that refuses to come off in whole. I’ve been able to scrub off little bits and pieces with a lot of... (11 replies, last updated by Calipoutine September 8, 2008)

is rock hard and cutting through that hard shell can be quite difficult. I use a cleaver to cut in in half, clean out the seeds in the center cavity then boil the squash until its strands separate easily before draining it to... (8 replies, last updated by CreativeFoodie42 September 9, 2009)

if you’re too lazy to cut up the squash and are ok with a close substitute, Trader Joe’s sells 1 lb bags of cut up butternut squash in the fridge section. (4 replies, last updated by The Hungry Traveler November 21, 2004)

I cook acorn and butternut squash in the micro all the time, at home. I halve them, scrape out the seeds, slighly oil the whole thing and place it cut side down in a pyrex (or similar) pan. Some fork pricks around the outside,... (3 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler October 23, 2007)

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried to cook spagetti squash in the microwave. Normally I cut mine in half, seed and then roast it but have heard its possible to nuke it and I am sure thats much quicker. thanks (9 replies, last updated by anunez January 24, 2008)

Do you mean "how is Delicata squash different from other winter squashes?" It’s supposed to have a nicer flavor, but, as with all small winter squashes, you can’t go wrong cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds,... (10 replies, last updated by pitu November 9, 2006)

They don’t get ‘ripe’. cut the acorn squash in half and fill the empty cleaned cavity w' maple syrup ,butter and some cinnamon,nutmeg or maybe some ginger and bake till soft and carmelized. (4 replies, last updated by legourmettv December 15, 2008)

Bake acorn squash on the half-shell. It’s easier to cut in half if you microwave it for two or three minutes first—-stick the point of a paring knife in it so it doesn’t blow up in the microwave—-then cut... (6 replies, last updated by tbear November 12, 2006)

Since there have threads about other squashes, I thought I’d mention my experience with a turban squash. I bought a fairly large one several weeks ago, as much intrigued by its decorative potential as flavor. Today I cut it... (0 replies, last updated by paulj November 7, 2007)

i like to cut the squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, then put a couple of tablespoons of butter in each “hole” where the seeds used to be. also, a tablespoon or two of brown sugar and finely minced ginger root... (6 replies, last updated by Millicent October 11, 2003)

Treat it like all other winter squash. Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds, sprinkle with olive oil, salt pepper, whatever herbs/spices you might like. Roast it in a 350 oven until it’s tender enough to pierce with a... (22 replies, last updated by piccola March 26, 2009)

could cut the squash in large pieces & bake it with maple syrup & reheat it later. (5 replies, last updated by smokey November 24, 2002)

I make mine St. Lucia (Caribbean) style, slightly modified to my likes. Cut the chayote squash in half lengthwise ( I use two or three); place them in a two quart pan and fill with water to cover, cook for about 30 minutes on... (11 replies, last updated by rworange July 6, 2008)

Kabocha and Buttercup (not butternut) are close relatives, and are my favorite squash. I cut them into chunks and steam, then scrape the pulp from the skin. I have never eaten the skin...too busy downing the squash. Suggestion:... (5 replies, last updated by Eric Eto October 24, 2002)