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Baked Whole Spaghetti Squash

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Baked Whole Spaghetti Squash

Baked Whole Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash (medium)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, ground (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil, parchment paper or a silicone mat.
    2: Pierce the spaghetti squash a few times on all sides.
    3: Place the squash on the baking pan.
    4: Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until the skin pierces easily with a knife. Turn the squash over halfway into the cooking time.
    5: Remove the squash and let it cool a bit.
    6: Cut the ends off (not too much).
    7: Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds
    8: Scrape out the squash noodles with a fork.
    9: Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Top the cooked Spaghetti Squash with your favorite pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese if desired.
A grapefruit spoon works well to scoop out the seeds.
I like Kosher salt the best.

© Karen Breyer

Bake a Whole Spaghetti Squash in the oven and cut it afterwards. This is the easiest method to cut and cook a Spaghetti Squash. Cutting a raw Spaghetti Squash is very difficult. It is much easier to cook the squash first, and cut it after when it is soft.

Baking a whole Spaghetti Squash is healthy and easy to cook. Top the “spaghetti” with a variety of toppings like pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese, or simply with salt and pepper. So many possibilities! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Baked Whole Spaghetti Squash. Try this Baked Whole Spaghetti Squash recipe and serve it for dinner tonight!

BBQ Baked Beans

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BBQ Baked Beans

BBQ Baked Beans

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar, balsamic
  • 2 tablespoons mustard (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons oil (olive, vegetable or grapeseed)
  • 4 cups onion, yellow (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 4 - 15 ounce cans white, navy or Great Northern beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2: To a blender, add the water, tomato paste, dates, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt. Blend until smooth.
    3: Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot.
    4: Add the onions and cook until soft. Stir frequently.
    5: Stir in the garlic about a minute before the onions are done.
    6: Add the blended sauce and beans to the cooked onions and garlic. Stir well.
    7: Pour the bean mixture into a 4 quart rectangle baking/casserole dish.
    8: Bake uncovered 45 - 50 minutes or until it is bubbling around the edges. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the seasonings as desired.
If you reheat leftovers you may need to add some water as the sauce with have thickened.
You can cut this recipe in half and cook it in an 8 x 8 baking pan.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious BBQ Baked Beans recipe! It is so flavorful, satisfying and healthy too! It is easy to make using canned navy, white or Great Northern beans. This is a perfect side dish for lots of meals. Reheated leftovers are just as delicious (maybe even more!). In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make BBQ Baked Beans. Watch this cooking video and make this BBQ Baked Beans recipe today!

Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats

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Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats

Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini (rinsed and dried)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic, granulated
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground (or to taste)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking pan with parchment paper or silicon baking mat.
    2: Trim the stem end off the zucchini. Then cut them lengthwise in half.
    3: Place the zucchini halves skin side down on the baking pan.
    4: Score the inside of the zucchini halves 2 times (lengthwise) with a fork.
    5: Brush the melted butter over the scored side of the zucchini.
    6: Sprinkle the zucchini first with granulated garlic, next with Parmesan cheese and last with ground pepper.
    7: Bake about 20 - 25 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is light golden brown.

Notes

These zucchini boats are a delicious side dish.
I melted the butter in the microwave for a few seconds.
Adjust the butter and seasonings to your taste and according to the size of the zucchini.
Larger zucchini take longer to cook, smaller ones cook faster.
For variety you may want to dip them in or top them with a pasta sauce.
Parchment paper is optional but it makes clean up much easier.
If the zucchini don’t start browning near the end of the cooking time, you can increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees for the last few minutes. Another option is to move the pan to a higher oven rack.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats! They are easy to make and have just a few ingredients. If you have lots of zucchini from you garden I think you will really appreciate this recipe. And so will your family! If you are trying to eat more veggies you will love this simple, tasty zucchini recipe. These Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats are a perfect side dish for almost any meal. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats. Watch this cooking video and make some Parmesan Baked Zucchini Boats for dinner today!

Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    2: Peel the carrots. Slice them into 1/4 inch thick “fries”. Try to make them similar sizes.
    3: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil until they are well coated.
    4: Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir the carrots until they are evenly coated with the cheese.
    5: Sprinkle in salt and pepper. Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed over the carrots.
    6: Place the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    7: Roast 25 - 30 minutes until the carrots are tender and lightly browned. Turn the carrots halfway through the roasting time (at about the 15 minute mark).
    8: Serve as is or with a dip.

Notes

Roast the carrots to your desired doneness and brownness. Larger carrot will take longer to cook and smaller ones cook faster.
Take the smaller fries out early so they won’t burn.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries! They are easy to make and healthy too! If you have always wanted to count “fries” as a vegetable serving now you can! They are tasty as is or with a dip. Serve them as a side dish, appetizer or snack. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries. Watch this cooking video and make these super delicious Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries today!

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