That looks delish, Janelle!

Today I cooked the second acorn squash that I had (they were on special at the discount grocery for 40 cents - each, not per pound) as a side with an orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon glaze.

DH and DSD like it.  DS used his fingers to scrape off just the top layer with the glaze and eat that.

Dinner from tonight - acorn squash stuffed with chicken and rice.

Becca, that looks amazing!  I can't wait to be able to really cook again to try that.

Quote from: Macabre on October 17, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
Lol. I actually meant to give you attribution but then posted after a while and lost track.

But I am really grateful. I do it in the microwave upside down and in a bit of water and it becomes too watery. Can't wait to try this!

Baking it always makes it drier and less wet (which I prefer)

Putting here to save:  I would use soy sauce and regular sugar or raw sugar, and add green onions. 

http://littlebitsof.com/2014/10/spaghetti-squash-chow-mein/

I always do mine in the microwave...whole, pierced in a few places.  I will have to try this way you two have shared. 

I am going to try my Instant Pot as well.  It is supposed to do it well too. 

Lol. I actually meant to give you attribution but then posted after a while and lost track.

But I am really grateful. I do it in the microwave upside down and in a bit of water and it becomes too watery. Can't wait to try this!

Quote from: Macabre on October 16, 2016, 02:58:18 PM
Oh wow. The best way to cook spaghetti squash I bet!

http://empoweredsustenance.com/bake-spaghetti-squash/

where did you get THAT idea, Mac?

kidding

Wowza - that looks really good. 

I made some squash/vegetable soup this afternoon (clean-out-the-fridge type of soup, no particular recipe) and am currently making butternut squash macaroni and cheese.  Yeah, I do love squash!

Also putting this here:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/spaghetti-squash-enchilada-bowls/

Oh wow. The best way to cook spaghetti squash I bet!

http://empoweredsustenance.com/bake-spaghetti-squash/

Have been enjoying fried zucchini the past couple weeks.

IN case no recipe  / cooking instructions for this previously in this thread:

Buy LARGE zucchini (3" diameter or larger -- might have to get at farmer's market if don't grow yourself)

Cut slices about 3/4" thick.

In one pan:
A large scoop of plain bread crumbs (maybe 3/4 c)
a couple tbsp of cornmeal
a tbsp grated parmesan
parsley, other herbs as you like,
s&p

In other pan:
2 eggs, beaten
a little water to thin
s&p

Heat nonstick skillet to med-high.  Add some oil and 1/2 Tbsp butter . . . don't burn the butter.

Dip the squash in egg mix and then into the crumb mix, coating both sides.

Fry until golden on 1 side, flip, fry until golden on other.  Should be crisp tender . . .


Eat while hot.  Yum!

The spiral cutter is fun, but definitely a limited gadget.  I also do potatoes for the kids and they LOVE them.  Spirals and tossed with a touch of EVOO and seasoned salt, and in the oven until browned and crispy.  I toss a time or two during the baking.  Maybe did a carrot or two before, but they need to be very large.  Could do large beets on it too. 

I pierce my spaghetti squash with a knife in a few spots and nuke it whole.  But I don't have an exact time.  Maybe 6 minutes or so.  When it begins to feel soft, I let it rest and then cut it and pull the stings when I can handle it.