SQUASH ~ all about vegetables

how to pick vegetables...................

Eventhough I know vegetables almost all my life, but sometimes, I always confused and curious how should I pick best. In my little tips below, I hope that it will help you to get the freshnest and best vegetables for your meals of the day.
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Friday, February 1, 2008

SQUASH

SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Available all year, peak December to February.

Look for hard, smooth, even-colored squash without ridges or bumps. Avoid those that are green or have spots. Store, uncut, in a cool, dry place up to 3 days. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

COOKING TIME:

- Steam : Not recommended

- Microwave : 5 to 6 minutes / pierced

- Blanch : Not recommended

- Boil : 15 to 20 minutes

- Other : Bake 40 to 90 minutes at 350F (190C)

WINTER SQUASH

Available all year, peak December to February.

Look for hard, firm skins. Avoid those with signs of softness, mushiness or bruises. Store, uncut, in a dark, dry, cool place up to 2 months. Refrigerate cut squash wrapped in plastic wrap up to 1 week.

COOKING TIME :

- Steam : 15 to 40 minutes

- Microwave : 6 to 10 minutes

- Blanch : Not recommended

- Boil : 5 to 10 minutes

- Other : bake 40 to 60 minutes at 350F (190C)


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