Cook spaghetti squash for a healthy addition to a low-fat diet. It’s mild flavor and hardy texture makes spaghetti squash ideal for a variety of recipes.
How to cook Spaghetti Squash
This is a basic spaghetti squash recipe : Slice squash into halves. Place cut sides down in shallow water in a roasting pan. Bake for about 45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove squash from the oven and carefully turn halves over to check for doneness –the water will be hot and steam will be trapped under the squash, so be cautious. Allow squash to sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly for easier handling. With a fork or spoon, remove the meat of the squash. The squash will pull away into strands that resemble spaghetti, although this squash will taste nothing like spaghetti.
When cooked spaghetti squash pulls apart into “noodley strings”
Here’s one of my favorite spaghetti squash recipes —
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This dish is super tasty, and I can eat way too much without feeling too guilty. Watch the video and learn how to easily cook this squash. It’s a terrific ingredient; delicious and healthy. This Mediterranean style recipe is just one of many ways to use this versatile vegetable. Give it a try!
Spaghetti Squash Recipe Ingredients:
1 medium SPAGHETTI SQUASH
1 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
1 large ONION (chopped)
4-6 cloves GARLIC (finely chopped)
½ RED BELL PEPPER (sliced)
1 14 oz can ARTICHOKE HEARTS in water (chopped)
1 cup OLIVES, and olive juice to taste (chopped)
¾ to 1 cup PARMESAN CHEESE (shredded or grated)
1 tsp OREGANO
½ tsp THYME
1 tsp BASIL
SALT and PEPPER to taste
How to Make this Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Preheat oven to 350.
Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise (a good, sharp knife will be nice). Place each side, cut side down, in a shallow pan with about ¾ c water. Cook spaghetti squash uncovered for 45 minutes. Set aside to cool squash halves–enough to handle without causing death to the handler–but not completely cool.
You have time to chop up all your ingredients while the squash cooks. For the artichoke, you may want to remove some of the outer, tougher leaves.
For each half, use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and dark center strings. Use a fork to scrape out the squash into ‘spaghetti-like’ strands.
Heat oil over medium high heat. Saute onion and garlic 4-6 minutes. Add bell pepper. Turn heat to low, stir and cover for 2-4 minutes. Uncover, stir in spaghetti squash and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook til all ingredients are warm, about 7-10 minutes
Add 1 Tbsp of olive juice and any other seasonings to taste. Serve warm. And a little toasted bread on the side won’t hurt.
Give this spaghetti squash recipe a try and let me know what you think, and…
This garlic quinoa recipe makes a terrific side dish. I use quinoa often to provide the protein in vegetarian meals, but quinoa is also a smart choice to serve with other proteins. This garlic quinoa side is filling and tasty, and a great accompaniment for many meat and fish dishes.
Garlic Quinoa Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups QUINOA 3 cups WATER 3-4 cloves GARLIC (finely chopped) 2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL SALT and PEPPER to taste and add chopped PARSLEY …if you like, man
garlic quinoa makes a great side dish
Garlic Quinoa Recipe Directions:
In an oven proof dish, add 3 cups of water. Add in the olive oil, or melted butter. Add the quinoa. Add finely chopped garlic. I find 3-4 cloves to be plenty (this is one of those rare dishes where I have found too much garlic to be too much). Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want to add a little heat, add some finely chopped red chilis (it adds a nice color, too), or just a little cayenne pepper. Stir the ingredients together well and place top or foil covering over the baking dish. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 minutes. No attention to the dish is required while baking. After 90 minutes, remove the dish from the oven, uncover and let set for a few minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. It’s a great side dish for meat, fish, and vegetarian meals. Any leftovers can be used to make quick quinoa salads. Give this Garlic Quinoa Recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!
uncooked quinoa…looks like a grain, but it’s a seed.
Quinoa is a terrific ingredient to incorporate into your diet for many reasons, here are a few: 1) It is a complete protein (provides all essential amino acids). 2) High in fiber and nutrition. 3) High in magnesium and iron. 4) Is low on the Glycemic Index, making it a good choice for blood sugar regulation. 5) it can easily be substituted for rice in many recipes
It’s not fried chicken, but just barely. This is a simple and delicious recipe for folks who like juicy chicken more than greasy chicken, so give this baked chicken recipe a try.
What you need for this Baked Chicken Recipe
2½ lbs. CHICKEN (skin removed) 1 cup MILK (I use almond milk, but buttermilk is cool) HOT SAUCE (to taste) 1 cup BREAD CRUMBS 3 tsp CURRY POWDER 1 tsp GARLIC POWDER 1 tsp ONION POWDER 1 tsp ONION SALT (or regular salt, adjust to taste) ½ tsp GROUND MUSTARD 1 tsp PAPRIKA *add ½ tsp red pepper if you want a kick
How to “Bake” Fried Chicken
Buy skinless or remove the skin and clean and rinse 2-2½ lbs. of chicken pieces. I love the dark meat, so I usually use thighs, but use whatever cuts you like and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Spread the chicken out in a shallow bowl and dash with hot sauce to taste. Add one cup of milk. I like to use almond milk, but my mama always used buttermilk. Allow the chicken to soak 30-60 minutes.
In a ziplock bag, add the remainder of ingredients and mix.
2 pieces at a time, add chicken to the ziplock bag and turn until coated. Sealing plenty of air in the bag will help coat the chicken pieces easily and evenly.
Place pieces on a non-stick or lightly-oiled baking pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes. Periodically check on the pieces as oven cooking times will vary. After 30 minutes, or when the pieces are well on their way to cooking, turn them, and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes.
Curry gives the chicken a wonderful color, and it looks very much like fried chicken, although not as crunchy as fried chicken. For extra crunchiness, broil the pieces for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Give this baked chicken recipe a go and let me know what you think!
If you’re new to home cooking, just get a bunch of spices, pots and pans, and start experimenting with different ingredients and recipes. It’s a healthy hobby that can save a lot of money in the long run. You can check out current prices for Complete Kitchenware Sets on Amazon. Or just go to a thrift store! I’ve found some of my favorite kitchen gear at second-hand stores.
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