• After the squash is washed, puncture it with 12 - 15 half inch knife cuts to allow the steam to release while cooking.
• Place the whole squash in a microwave safe dish and place it in the microwave.
• Cook on high for 12 minutes.
• Let sit and cool for ten minutes as it will be hot to the touch.
• Cut squash in half, crossways.
• Scoop out the center and the seeds and discard.
• Use a fork to pull out the pulp to enjoy.

To Cook in the Instant Pot

• After the squash is washed, puncture it with 12 - 15 half inch knife cuts to allow the release of steam.
• Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot, then place trivet inside the pot.
• Place whole squash into the pot.
• Cover and seal with the lid; make sure the steam valve is also closed.
• Cook on high for 15 minutes.
• Release the steam valve and carefully remove lid.
• Let sit and cool for ten minutes as it will be hot to the touch.
• Cut the squash in half. Be careful of potential steam. 
• Scoop out center with seeds and discard.
• Use a fork to pull out the pulp to enjoy!

To Cook in the Oven

• After the squash is washed, puncture it with 12 -15 half inch knife cuts to allow the release of steam.
• Cut squash in half, lengthwise.
• Scrape out seeds with a spoon and discard.
• Place cut side face down in a baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until it begins to cave in a bit and tender when you stick a knife through it. 
• Let sit and cool for ten minutes as it will be hot to the touch.
• Use a fork to pull out the pulp to enjoy!