I use a mallet to cut the squash and then clean out the seeds. Then instead of using saran wrap, I cover my big corning ware bowl with an inverted plate. I do about 1/2 a med. squash at a time. In my microwave, I need just 3-4 minutes and I let the squash rest covered for 10 minutes or until I remember it. I do add about 1-2 Tbl of water to the bowl.