Re: Spaghetti Squash

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I've never had one fail to come out in strands; still, it never ceases

to amaze me. Sky, how do you cook yours? I let my husband split mine in

two, because that's the hardest part. Then I put it in a covered dish

with about a tablespoon of water and cook it in the microwave for 5-6

minutes. Sue

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> The last time I tried it, it refused to come out in strands. Don't

> know if

> I had an underripe or overripe one, but I haven't tried one since. Back

> when I grew them myself I had no problems with them.

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I have two little ie dogs that I like to feed veggies to, along

with their kibble. Now when squash is cheap, I buy a large spaghetti

squash, use a big meat fork to poke holes in it all around, and put in a

baking pan with water. Bake it about 350 or more, and take it out when

a big knife slides through it. I think if I had to cut those monsters

in two, before baking, I would just leave them at the store.

This way is easy, I open them, take the seeds out, pull out the strands

and into a large refrig container and we share it for a week or so.

Jo

Sue wrote:

>I've never had one fail to come out in strands; still, it never ceases

>to amaze me. Sky, how do you cook yours? I let my husband split mine in

>two, because that's the hardest part. Then I put it in a covered dish

>with about a tablespoon of water and cook it in the microwave for 5-6

>minutes. Sue

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At 11:46 PM 11/12/05, Sue wrote:

>I've never had one fail to come out in strands; still, it never ceases

>to amaze me. Sky, how do you cook yours? I let my husband split mine in

>two, because that's the hardest part. Then I put it in a covered dish

>with about a tablespoon of water and cook it in the microwave for 5-6

>minutes. Sue

It's been a good long while since I've cooked one, but I recall I've used

both the microwave and oven. My last try was the microwave, but I left it

whole.

sky

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> >Have you tried spaghetti squash? When cooked it comes out in

strands

> >like spaghetti. I have tried it alone or sometimes I mix a bit of

pasta

> >with it. It works better than other veggies with sauce.

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How do you cook spaghetti squash? Is it baked or boiled.

Barb

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You can nuke it before cutting and that works fine too. Just be sure to

poke a few holes through the skin (I use a barbecue fork) so it won't

explode. Timing varies depending on the size of the squash and your

microwave. I usually nuke it for 5 minutes at full then check with

another fork poke. Then add another 5 or 7 minutes or whatever.

Vicki

Re: spaghetti squash

>I have two little ie dogs that I like to feed veggies to, along

> with their kibble. Now when squash is cheap, I buy a large spaghetti

> squash, use a big meat fork to poke holes in it all around, and put in

> a

> baking pan with water. Bake it about 350 or more, and take it out

> when

> a big knife slides through it. I think if I had to cut those monsters

> in two, before baking, I would just leave them at the store.

> This way is easy, I open them, take the seeds out, pull out the

> strands

> and into a large refrig container and we share it for a week or so.

>

> Jo

> Sue wrote:

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>>I've never had one fail to come out in strands; still, it never ceases

>>to amaze me. Sky, how do you cook yours? I let my husband split mine

>>in

>>two, because that's the hardest part. Then I put it in a covered dish

>>with about a tablespoon of water and cook it in the microwave for 5-6

>>minutes. Sue

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At 09:26 AM 11/13/05, whimsy2 wrote:

>You can nuke it before cutting and that works fine too. Just be sure to

>poke a few holes through the skin (I use a barbecue fork) so it won't

>explode. Timing varies depending on the size of the squash and your

>microwave. I usually nuke it for 5 minutes at full then check with

>another fork poke. Then add another 5 or 7 minutes or whatever.

I always do puncture whole squash and things with a fork if I nuke them.

I'll have to give spaghetti squash a try again sometime. Right now I have

an acorn squash in there that I really should cook up.

sky

[Guest guest]

It appears we have another Barb - welcome to our group - I will revert

to Barb in NH so we do not get confused.

Barb in NH

fiddlinteacher wrote:

> How do you cook spaghetti squash? Is it baked or boiled.

> Barb

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Averaging from 4 to 8 pounds, the cylinder shaped spaghetti squash is generally

available year-round with a peak season from early fall through winter. While a

true spaghetti squash is pale ivory to pale yellow in color, in the early

1990's, an orange spaghetti squash, known as " Orangetti " was developed and this

is what is frequently found in today's supermarkets. Higher in beta carotene,

the orange variety is also bit sweeter than its paler counterpart, although both

have a mild flavor that is easily enhanced by the food served with or on it. A

dieter's dream, a four-ounce serving of spaghetti squash has only 37 calories.

Spaghetti Squash Recipes

a.. Spaghetti Squash with Vegetables & Mozzarella

b.. Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

c.. Spaghetti Squash Pancakes

d.. Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pancakes

e.. Spaghetti Squash Frittata

f.. Spicy Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Skillet

g.. Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Mozzarella

h.. Middle Eastern Style Spaghetti Squash

i.. Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo

j.. Oysters & Spaghetti Squash

Buying & Storing

When buying spaghetti squash, look for hard fruit that is heavy for its size,

about eight to nine inches in length and four to five inches in diameter and

with a pale even color. Avoid any squash with soft spots and green color is a

sign of immaturity. The average four-pound spaghetti squash will yield about

five cups.

Spaghetti Squash can be stored at room temperature for about a month. After

cutting, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days. Spaghetti squash

also freezes well. Pack cooked squash into freezer bags, seal, label and freeze.

Partially thaw before re-using, then steam until tender but still firm, about 5

minutes.

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

a.. Bake It -- Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or

skewer and place in baking dish. Cook squash in preheated 375°F oven

approximately 1 hour or until flesh is tender.

b.. Boil It -- Heat a pot of water large enough to hold the whole squash. When

the water is boiling, drop in the squash and cook for 20 to 30 minutes,

depending on its size. When a fork goes easily into the flesh, the squash is

done.

c.. Microwave It -- Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash

cut sides up in a microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and

cook on high for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on size of squash. Add more cooking

time if necessary. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes. With fork " comb " out the

strands.

d.. Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot - Choose a smaller spaghetti squash (unless you

have an extra large slow cooker) so that it will fit. Add 2 cups of water to

slow cooker. Pierce the whole shell several times with a large fork or skewer,

add to Crock Pot, cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.

Once the squash is cooked, let it cool for 10 to 20 minutes so it will be easier

to handle, before cutting in half (if it wasn't already) and removing the seeds.

Pull a fork lengthwise through the flesh to separate it into long strands. (See

photos.) You can do these steps ahead of time, then prepare any of the spaghetti

squash recipes whenever the mood strikes.

Somewhere on the page it says it freezes well too. I need to go find that. I

think I am going to have surgery on my carpal tunnel soon, real soon, can't take

the pain and I need some dishes that are quick and easy or already cooked and

frozen. DH is not much of a cook and I am going to be a one handed cluts for

some time to come. LOL

K

I don't suffer from insanity,

I enjoy every minute of it!

Re: Re: spaghetti squash

fiddlinteacher wrote:

> How do you cook spaghetti squash? Is it baked or boiled.

> Barb

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Okay, really what does it taste like? There's no way it tastes like spaghetti. Also, wondering if there are any tips on how to prepare it to make it taste/feel more spaghetti like.

Another thing, there's this amazing veggie chili dish my mom makes, and it could be made SCD legal with a few changes (like how the beans are prepared). But it has corn in it. Is there another thing that could be put into a dish like that in place of corn to give a similar affect? Peas maybe?

Thanks!

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Alyssa =D