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Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Garlic & Sage. Chickpea-Bacon Carbonara with Spiralized Sweet Potatoes. Since my Sweet Potato Carbonara was such a hit, I figured I’d give that recipe a little update, by using more-accessible bacon (instead of pancetta) and cramming in some extra protein, flavor and texture with chickpeas.

Chickpea-Bacon Carbonara with Spiralized Sweet Potatoes

One of my favorite dishes I’ve ever had at a restaurant was actually a chickpea, bacon and kale salad — when the chickpeas get cooked in that bacon grease, they absorb all those savory and salty flavors. You’ll see. The sweet potatoes are slightly sweet, which is why this carbonara is better than traditional carbonara (seriously!) Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl Recipe. Bonus Labor Day Recipe: Fire Roasted Squash 'Spaghetti' - In My Bowl.

Finding ourselves on the brink of autumn, with school and work-life back in full swing, this September (much like last) I’ll be sharing a series of one-pot, super simple, and inexpensive yet healthful recipes- perfect for those on a tight or student’s budget, with a particularly small kitchen, or with a sparse amount of free time (check, check, check to all of the above!).

Bonus Labor Day Recipe: Fire Roasted Squash 'Spaghetti' - In My Bowl

Limited resources- financial, space, or otherwise- shouldn’t have to put a damper on your nutrition needs or access to a delicious meal- look no further. I’ve never been one for limbo. Expediting what was meant to be this elongated engagement (to my husband Andrew) to just a few months of pre-marital togetherness, finding myself wholeheartedly ready, though overtly nostalgic, in my late summer goodbyes. Www.meadowvalleycsa.com. Tex Mex Spaghetti Squash with Black Bean Guacamole.

Eric and I have been quite obsessed with HGTV and DIY Network for some time now.

Tex Mex Spaghetti Squash with Black Bean Guacamole

We know all the shows. All the hosts. Bryan Baeumler fan girl/boy right here! We can recite all the annoying commercials by heart (ugh). We watch repeated episodes multiple times to the point where we could recognize the homeowners on the street. The point of this story, however, is that the DIY shows are brainwashing me. Proof? I hate to be a dream crusher, so I’m entertaining this idea. I’ll keep you posted on what we end up doing. Something that isn’t a marriage crusher? When the squash is done roasting, season it with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and more salt and pepper. Aaaaand feast! Yield2-3 servings Prep Time Cook time Total Time Ingredients: For the spaghetti squash: 1 medium spaghetti squashextra virgin olive oilground cuminground chili powderdried oreganosalt & pepper For the black bean guacamole: Directions: Preheat oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cooking With Spaghetti Squash. By +Janice D'Agostino on Oct 19, 2012 10:00 AM in Recipes To give life to beauty, the painter uses a whole range of colours, musicians of sounds, the cook of tastes — and it is indeed remarkable that there are seven colours, seven musical notes and seven tastes. - Lucien Tendret (1825-1896) ‘La Table au pays de Brillat-Savarin’ Spaghetti Squash is a tasty and versatile friend for calorie counters.

Cooking With Spaghetti Squash

Simply scrape the flesh of the cooked squash with a fork and delicate strands will emerge all ready to mingle perfectly with your favorite seasonings and sauces. Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash with Brussels Sprouts. I’ve been meaning to develop a side dish featuring Brussels sprouts inspired by the Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers we devoured at Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Lolita while visiting my grandparents in Cleveland for over a year now.

Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash with Brussels Sprouts

They were just incredible and would turn anyone into a Brussels sprouts lover. But, I found the recipe is already on the Food Network site. I’m happy I can make the real deal whenever I want them, but I still wanted to share some Brussels sprouts love on my blog. So, I did some brainstorming and came up with today’s recipe. It’s a lovely autumn side dish that would also be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash with Brussels SproutsPrintable Recipe Directions: Heat oven to 375˚F. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat and heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until butter solids are brown and smell nutty and toasted.

Melinda's Spaghetti Squash With Avocado and Parmesan Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009. Previous image Next image Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Tossed with Olive Oil, Avocado and Parmesan How long does it take?

Melinda's Spaghetti Squash With Avocado and Parmesan Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

35-45 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Melinda Why is it a favorite meal? Early-Spring Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon & Thyme Recipes from The Kitchn. While I used pine nuts in this recipe, I actually think next time I'll go for roughly chopped almonds.

Early-Spring Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon & Thyme Recipes from The Kitchn

Pine nuts are so expensive and while they do have a distinct flavor, almonds will do just as well and are a little more accessible. The thyme really works here but you can substitute another robust fresh herb such as rosemary. You could even do basil, except I would increase the amount by a teaspoon or two. Serve this with a few slices of toasted crusty bread and a nice crisp white wine for a light supper. Hello spiring! Spaghetti squash noodle bowl + lime peanut sauce. Pin it!

spaghetti squash noodle bowl + lime peanut sauce

Pin it! Defaulting to kindness is this very simple idea that I try, rather mightily, to uphold in my day-to-day endeavours. It’s an easy and graceful thing that applies to relationships, work strategies, food on the table, the methods we choose, self care, and overall personal stillness. Dogma doesn’t muscle its way into such a direct mode of life. I don’t always succeed in this–that much has to be obvious. So it’ll come as no surprise that, upon receiving some rather passive aggressive emails/messages of all sorts relating to this blog in the last couple weeks, I got thisclose to meeting those notions of skepticism with something to the tune of “OMG.