Preparing squash

[techdave]

What's the right way to prepare squash? I got some spagetti squash. Going to get butternut when the store restocks.

 

[techdave]

Anybody? How to prepare squash? Cooked or raw?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I grate it up over the salad raw.

 

[PuffMagic]

I use butternut squash or acron squash and I use a slap chop to get it reall small for her and then microwave it for about 20 seconds. I find she doesnt eat it unless it is slightly cooked. I also add a small bit of water into her bowl. I also add endive but i chop it up after I put the squash in the microwave. I love my slapchop. lol wal mart $14 (canadian). Cheaper for you.

 

[techdave]

Awesome!! Thanks

 

[techdave]

So I tried putting it in the microwave on a plastic lid, and it started sparking between the pieces. Is that a normal thing for squash to do? Or is my microwave just stupid? lol And no, there wasn't any metal of any kind in there. :roll:

 

[PuffMagic]

So I tried putting it in the microwave on a plastic lid, and it started sparking between the pieces. Is that a normal thing for squash to do? Or is my microwave just stupid? lol And no, there wasn't any metal of any kind in there. :roll:

My squash has never sparked. lol. Not too sure what your microwave is doing. I microwave it in a ceramic type bowl that I bought at the pet store dont know if that makes the difference.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Was there any kind of foil or anything in there conductive?

 

[techdave]

nope. Just the plastic lid and the squash. I'll try it again tomorrow.

 

[mistybugs]

does your slapchop even work on the lettuce and things like that also?

 

[PuffMagic]

does your slapchop even work on the lettuce and things like that also?

It sure does! You need a strong arm though. It needs to be pumped fast and hard. lol sorry for the innuendo I couldnt think of another way to describe it.

 

[mistybugs]

That is ok it gave me a giggle. I am going to have to try one of those because I get so tired of having to hand chop everything. If there is an easier way I think I will try that.

 

[outsdr2]

I use a oster 3 cup electric chopper. makes it easy for fixing multiple salads. I like the microwave idea. I prefer fast and easy. :lol:

 

[mickeysmomma]

Glad I found this topic! I was just thinking of different food ideas to give my babies! I have some frozen squash..going to give that a try today. Will head to the store for some fresh squash tomorrow.

Where do you find dandelion and mustard greens? I have tried so many grocery stores around here and can't find it anywhere! Hoping the local farmers market might be able to help, but that isn't open yet.

 

[PuffMagic]

Glad I found this topic! I was just thinking of different food ideas to give my babies! I have some frozen squash..going to give that a try today. Will head to the store for some fresh squash tomorrow.

Where do you find dandelion and mustard greens? I have tried so many grocery stores around here and can't find it anywhere! Hoping the local farmers market might be able to help, but that isn't open yet.

I have the same issue I cannot find anything in Edmonton, Alberta exept for endive and Blaze doesnt like it. So I am waiting for the farmers market as well and hopefully they will have some different greens this summer.