Spaghetti Squash

Okay. This one left me a little speechless. It was delicious and all I could think is that actual spaghetti was someone's poor attempt to recreate this elusive dish, this magical vegetable, and failed completely.

Spaghetti Squash

1. Boil for 30 min., cut in half, scoop out seeds, remove peel, done.
2. Cut in half, roast 375 for 30 min, scoop out seeds, remove peel, done.

The flesh of this squash when cooked separates into individual strands, very small angel hair like strands. They have a little crunch to them, but I think that means we made them aldente', and additional cooking would change that. But it was good, very good.

We sauteed ours with olive oil, onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Then served it as a side dish.

I am growing these. And will grow many, many more next year. They seem to have a short season, but can be frozen cooked for year round enjoyment.

P.S. All of this we talk is because I managed to scald myself removing the squash from the boiling water and Chris had to finish making dinner. so. WARNING Use caution when handling and removing squash from boiling water.

Most Delicious Hummus

I am getting new and exciting recipes from the south beach diet, which features quite a few gluten free yummies. It also seems to present a fairly balanced diet nutritionally, which is nice since I frankly don't know what to eat most of the time. I like having a menu to follow, even if I am not exactly following it. Just guidelines.

Hummus

2 c cooked, soaked, rinsed chickpeas
2 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 c tahini
1/4 chopped onion
1-2 cloves garlic
2 t olive oil
2 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt

Puree all, add water to thin, approx. 1/2 c water.
Use as dip for sliced peppers and cucumber.
Try not to eat it by the spoonful.

Blueberry Blue

So due to our deep freeze failing, thawing almost everything, there will be a surplus of food and cooking the next couple of days. This is the only appliance we didn't buy from brandsmart, but lowe's so far has an awesome service department.

Blueberry Sorbet

1 bag thawed wild organic blueberries
2 c water
1/2c sugar
splash lemon juice

Boil ALL ingredients until blueberries have further mushed and sugar has dissolved. 10 minutes to be on the safe side. Puree. Cool overnight or as long as you are willing to wait. Add to icecream maker.

Boiled Beef Tacos

Cowboy Beans
(not good, needs work)

1 lb beans, soak overnight
1 onion diced
1 lb ground lamb
1 T worchesterhsire sauce
2 T chili powder
2 t salt
1 t dry mustard
1/2 t pepper
1 can rotel, or chopped fresh tomatoes
1-2 T apple cider vinegar
7 c water

Drain beans, add to slow cooker. Brown meat and onions. Add all to cooker, stir, cook low 8-10 hrs or high for 6. Add more worcestershire or vinegar to taste.

Grilled Chicken Quarters/ Gillespie Chicken

Grilled Steak and Zuchinni

Roasted Whole Chicken

BeerCan Chicken