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Microwave winter squash before peeling to make it easier to remove the skin. Pierce the skin of the squash, microwave for 6 to 8 minutes; allow it to stand for 10 minutes, and peel.

When cooking summer squash, select cooking methods, such as baking and grilling, that will evaporate some of the moisture in the squash. This will produce a dryer squash when cooked.

To remove fibers from fibrous squash, whip cooked squash with an electric mixer. The fibers will be caught up in the mixer blades.

To remove moisture from squash, sprinkle flesh with salt, lay flesh side down on paper towels, and allow to stand for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cut thick skinned winter squash by inserting a chef's knife and tapping with a kitchen mallet. Reposition knife as needed. The mallet will make this job much easier and safer.

Season vegetables high in moisture content, such as summer squash, with coarse salt to draw out excess moisture before grilling to intensify sweetness and flavor.

With the weather starting to cool down, warm up with some of these cozy and delicious recipes. Fall is the time of the year when we start to think of some of our favorite warm and comforting foods. After a summer of fresh fruit and vegetables we are turning to the comfort of soups, stews, and other hot meals. That first bowl of chili is always the best.

There are many varieties of squash available during the fall of the year and so many ways to prepare it. Squash can be grilled, baked, added to other dishes, and made into soup. Several of our Fall Recipes provide you with delicious options for enjoying squash during the fall season.

Recipes by the season. Whether its the current season or you want to feel like it is, try these recipes.

Labor Day is a perfect time for an end-of-summer picnic and our Chicken Recipes provide you with great options for some delicious dishes. Whether you are baking, frying, or grilling your chicken, check out our Chicken Cooking Times for a perfectly done recipe.