MICROWAVE Ej* minutes Winter squash is as easy to microwave as a potato. And every microwave cook knows how easy a potato micro-bakes! Just rinse a squash, pierce it in a few spots with a fork, and micro wave it on High. Cooking time depends on the size, of course. A small squash to serve two cooks in about six minutes. Standing time of five to 10 minutes is necessary for complete tenderizing. This time of year is the perfect time to try microwaving squash. The variety found at roadside stands and supermarket produce departments is endless. Any kind - acom, buttercup, butternut, hub bard and any of the newer kinds -- is microwaved the same way. A medium squash (about VA to two pounds) takes about eight to 12 minutes. Turn squash over once during cooking. When done, the skin will look glossy and most spots will feel soft. Then let squash stand 10 minutes or until easy to handle - small undone spots will finish cooking during this time. Prepare it for eating, add seasonings, heat and serve. A seven- or eight-pound butter cup or hubbard squash micro waves in about 35 minutes. Turn it over and rotate it two or three times during cooking. Then leave HelnYour Children Leant With (ekr&Ws tl //K / y - The magic of modem living Is fully explained by favorite L «■ am y» ■ Disney characters who help simplify the complexities of JTf ft MAlIf ll modem life. Learning becomes fun when It is' /< 4p | Vt 9 , . / through the antics of Mickey Mouse, Ox" ' •smjr ( 'lml 1 1 »S Goofy and all their friends. V--V. V l-vLLw UieSfflfS®® series is sure to delight your child. Easy-to understand and com pletely illustrated In full color, these Disney HOW IT WORKS books are an educational series which contain everything your children will want to know about the variety of machines that fill their world. Hundreds of machines are explained in the HOW IT WORKS series. 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Squash can be enhanced with a variety of herbs and spices. Try basil, rosemary, or thyme, or add a pinch of allspice, cumin or ginger. The classic seasonings are cinna mon or nutmeg, but have you ever tried pumpkin pie spice? Stir sea sonings into cooked mashed squash or add them to pieces of partially cooked squash before final cooking. Squash goes well with fruits - How It Works in the HOME How It Works In the COUNTRY Plumbing Electric Lights Sewing Machines Microwave Ovens Locks .Stat< classic is squash with apples. But squash with pineapple, pears, or canned peaches is also terrific. Add fruits to cooked squash, cov er, and microwave until hot. I’ve included recipes that show how to microwave various kinds of squash. Winter Squash With Sweet Red Peppers shows how to soften a squash to make it easier to peel and cut. The strips of squash and sweet red pepper then are cooked together quickly and evenly. Old-Timer’s Favorite Squash calls for butternut squash (the pear-shaped squash with pale yellow skin). Butternut squash gets done faster in the larger seed filled part So when that part feels soft, cut it off. Cover the cut edge of the undone meatier part with plastic wrap and return it to the microwave to finish cooking. The seasonings in this recipe lean tow ard traditional favorites, calling for butter, brown sugar and spices. Sweet-Sour Acom Squash and Pineapple calls for dark-green acorn-shaped squash. The squash is cooked whole, allowed to stand until tender, and then halved and seeded. It’s filled with fruit and a mild sweet-sour sauce and then microwaved a few minutes until hot For ease, it can be prepared ahead and heated at the last minute. Television Telephones Electric Drills Cameras Winter Squash With Sweet Red Peppers 1 small buttercup, butternut, or other winter squash (about 2 pounds) 1 small sweet red pepper, cut in 2-inch-long thin strips 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or V* teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper Pierce skin of whole squash in i' Tractors Panning Cotton Pickers Windmills Solar Heating National Circulating Co., Inc. OR Call Toll Free 1-800-852-2057 P.O. Box 3967 Dept. LFI for Master Card or Visa Gettysburg, PA 17325 Charge. ifl. Quality Publications Since 1917. “wSPj several spots. (If using a piece of large squash, cover cut surface with plastic wrap.) Microwave (High) 4 to 5 minutes or until squash feels slightly warm and still undone. Cut in half, remove seeds, and cut squash into 20-inch-long thin slices or strips. (There should be about 4 cups.) Place squash in a microwavable 2-quart casserole. Stir in red pep per strips and basil. Top with but ter. Cover with casserole lid or waxed paper. Microwave (High) 6 to 7 minutes, stirring once, or until squash is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Each serving 'A of recipe: 156 calories, 4g protein, 4g fat, 32g carbohydrate, 37mg sodium, 9mg cholesterol. Old-Timer’s Favorite Squash 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 4-6 tablespoons packed brown sugar V* teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2-4 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces Salt and pepper Pierce squash with a sharp knife in several spots. Microwave (High) 6 to 7 minutes or until large part is almost tender and glossy looking. Cut off done part and put in a covered dish. Return remain ing squash to microwave. Micro wave (High) 4 to 6 minutes, turn ing squash over halfway through cooking, or until squash feels almost tender and skin looks glos sy. Let stand 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Remove seeds, peel squash, and cut into cubes; place in a microwavable 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pumpkin pie 4 S' Coal Mining Cabin Cruisers Sewage Treat ment Plants Excavation Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 20,1990-B5 spice; dot with butter. Cover with lid or waxed paper. Microwave (High) 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, or until squash is hot. Sea son to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Each serving - Vi of recipe: 181 calories, 4g protein, 4g fat, 39g carbohydrate, 39mg sodium, 9mg cholesterol. Sweet-Sour Acorn Squash and Pineapple 1 medium acorn squash (VA -2 pounds) 1 can (8/4 ounces) pineapple chunks % cup whole, well-drained maraschino cherries 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Vi teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon butter, cut in 2 pieces Pierce squash with a sharp knife in several spots. Microwave (High) 8 to 11 minutes. When done, squash should feel tender in most spots and the skin looks glossy. Let stand 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, stir together undrained pineapple, cherries, brown sugar, vinegar and ginger; set aside. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Place squash halves upright in a microwavable baking dish or in 2 individual 2-cup cas seroles. With a spoon, loosen squash pulp from each shell. Divide fruit mixture evenly between each squash half and stir each gently to combine with squash. Top each with a piece of butter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave (High) 3 to 4 minutes or until fruit and squash are hot. Makes 2 large servings. /r I (r -V Your children will treasure the wfitt senes ★ Favorite Disney characters on every page ★ Full-color illustrations throughout ★ Each illustration clearly labelled k Simple, easy-to-understand text How It Works in the CITY Traffic Lights Airplanes Burglar Alarms Fire Trucks Copy Machines Trains Cars Movie Projectors Buses Car Washes
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