Salary by Industry. Food scientists working in the scientific research and development services industry earned an average annual salary of $75,270 as of May 2011, while those working directly for the federal government earned an average of $91,430 per year.
To Boil Summer Squash: 1  Slice the squash into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. 2  In a saucepan, bring lightly salted water to boiling. 3  Add the sliced squash to the boiling water. 4  Cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes or until the squash is just tender. 5  Drain well. Slice the squash into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. 2  In a saucepan, bring lightly salted water to boiling. 3  Add the sliced squash to the boiling water. 4  Cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes or until the squash is just tender.
1 (BAKE IT). 2  Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer and place in baking dish. 3  Cook squash in preheated 375Â°F oven approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until flesh is tender, It took about 1 1/2 hours for mine to tender up. *****.( 4 BOIL IT). Place squash cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. 2  Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on size of squash. 3  Add more cooking time if necessary. 4  Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. 5  With fork comb out the strands.