Valarie Russell on September 11th, 2013

The spaghetti squash is an oblong seed-bearing variety of winter squash. The fruit can range either from ivory to yellow or orange in color. The orange varieties have a higher carotene content. Its center contains many large seeds. When raw, the flesh is solid and similar to other raw squash; when cooked, the flesh falls […]

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Valarie Russell on October 18th, 2011

My niece, Amanda, from Seattle sent me this recipe earlier this week, so since we have plenty of spaghetti squash I decided to try this recipe for myself. Delicious!  I made as a vegetarian style side dish, but she often adds chicken which makes it a main course. INGREDIENTS: 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable […]

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Valarie Russell on September 18th, 2010

One 4 to 5 pound spaghetti squash 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon white pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or parsley Additional parmesan cheese for passing 1.   Pierce squash in several places with a long-tined fork or metal skewer. Place on baking pan […]

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Valarie Russell on September 18th, 2010

Winter squash is a warm-season vegetable that can be grown in most of the country. It differs from summer squash in that it is harvested and eaten in the mature fruit stage, when the seeds within have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. When ripened to this stage, fruits of […]

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