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These are the basics for cooking a spaghetti squash. If the spaghetti squash recipes farther below say "cook it" or similar, it implies that you can use whichever of these basic recipes you choose.

Baking Method:

1. You can bake it whole or cut it in half lengthwise. If you keep it whole, just make sure to pierce a few holes with a large knife, skewer or an ice pick to allow steam to escape.
2. If you prefer to cut the squash before baking, just halve it and scoop out the seeds and fibers. It's still a good idea to pierce a few holes near the ends.
3. Then, place the whole squash or two squash halves cut side down in a baking dish with enough water to cover the bottom of the dish (water's not necessary when whole but it doesn't seem to hurt either.)
4. Bake at 350 degrees about an hour or until the skin gives easily under pressure (using an oven mitt) and the inside is tender.
5. Once the squash is cooked and cooled for 10-15 minutes, if it hasn't already been cut, halve the squash and scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. You can discard these unless you want to save the seeds to bake for a tasty treat, similar to pumpkin seeds, later.
6. Then take a fork and scrape out the squash flesh little by little. It will naturally separate into noodle-like strands.
7. Serve immediately or reheat later by either steaming or microwaving.

Tip #1: Make sure the squash is cooked until it easily gives under pressure (using an oven mitt) or is easy to pierce with a regular fork (not just a knife.) If it's undercooked at all, the strands won't separate and the taste won't be pleasing, especially to kids!

Tip #2: When cutting the spaghetti squash in half, feel free to do it either crosswise or lengthwise.

Microwave Method:

1. Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon.
2. It's especially important, when microwaving, to pierce a few holes in the squash skin with a large knife, skewer or an ice pick to allow steam to escape.
3. Place squash halves, cut side up in a large microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce the wrap in a few places to allow steam to escape.
5. Microwave on High power for 10 - 20 minutes or until the skin gives easily under pressure (using an oven mitt.) Let stand for a minute or two.
6. Using a fork, scrape the pasta-like insides out onto a service plate or bowl.

Boiling Method:

1. Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon.
2. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a large pot. Add water to fill pot to about 2 inches.
3. Pierce the shell a few times with a large knife, skewer or an ice pick to allow steam to escape.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
6. Using a fork, scrape the pasta-like insides out onto a service plate or bowl.

You can also cook a spaghetti squash in a slow cooker or steam it, but why would you with the easy options above?

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Simplest Spaghetti Squash Recipes

We'll start with these quick and easy spaghetti squash recipes with only a few ingredients and then work our way up to the more elaborate recipes:

Back to The Basics Buttered Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 Medium Spaghetti Squash
• 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Prepare and cook spaghetti squash with one of the basic cooking methods above.
2. Use fork to pull the squash strands from the shell onto a serving plate or bowl.
3. Mix with butter or olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4-6

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Simple Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 Medium Spaghetti Squash
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4-1/2 Cup Butter or Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Cook and Prepare Spaghetti Squash with your choice of basic methods (above).
2. Toss squash strands gently with butter, cheese, salt, and pepper.

Serves 4-6

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Velveeta Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients:

• 1 Medium Spaghetti squash
• 1/4 - 1/2 Cup Butter
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 Clove Fresh Garlic
• 1/2 - 1 Cup Velveeta Cheese

Steps:

1. Prepare and cook squash (see basic methods above).
2. Place the pulled squash strands in a microwave-safe dish.
3. Season the squash with salt and pepper.
4. Add the butter, clove of garlic and Velveeta cheese.
5. Cook the mixture in the microwave on High power for about 5 minutes or until velveeta is melted.

Serves 4-6

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Herbs

Ingredients:

• 1 Medium Spaghetti squash
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, drained
• 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil
• 1/8 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 2-3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese (or Romano Cheese if you prefer)

Steps:

1. Prepare and cook squash using any of the basic methods above.
2. Sauté the minced garlic in the 2 teaspoons Olive Oil until it's softened and fragrant.
3. Add the tomatoes, basil, and oregano to the garlic and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
4. Spoon the garlic tomatoe mixture on top of squash strands.
5. Top with grated parmesan or romano cheese.

Serves 4-6

 

 

Buttermilk Pancakes

These pancakes are simply amazing. Grab some buttermilk from the store and throw together a batch for what many people claim to be the best pancakes they have ever tasted. Makes about 1 dozen pancakes (3 to 4 servings).

 

2 cups Sonora whole wheat flour from Huasna Valley Farm

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 1/3 cups buttermilk

2 eggs (local, farm-fresh, free-range eggs are best!)

3 tablespoons of your favorite vegetable oil (butter works, we use melted coconut oil)

 

1.      Mix together dry ingredients in medium bowl. In another bowl whisk together eggs, buttermilk and melted butter or oil. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until incorporated (don't stir more than necessary).

Cook on medium heat skillet about 1/3 cup at a time for each pancake. Cook for about 3 minutes until bubbles form on top of the pancakes and then flip. Cook for another 30 seconds to one minute and serve.