Spaghetti Squash

Simple Side Dish...or Main Dish

This Looks Like Spaghetti After It Is Shredded

1 Spaghetti Squash 

Salt / Pepper 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Parmesan Cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil 

In the meantime cut the squash in half 

Scrape out the seeds

Place squash in boiling water, cut side down

Boil till tender about 15- 20 minutes

Once squash is tender remove from the water 

Let it cool for a few minutes (enough to be able to handle it) 

Shred the squash with a fork into a bowl

Season with salt / pepper to taste 

Toss with extra virgin olive oil 

Generously top with Parmesan cheese and a few extra grinds of pepper

  

Artichoke Parmesean

We Love Artichokes...

2 Packages of Frozen Artichokes
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
Salt/Pepper
Pinch of Hot Pepper Flake (optional)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees
In an oven proof baking dish toss artichokes with oil, salt/pepper, hot pepper flake
Top evenly with Parmesan Cheese
Bake for 30 minutes

Spinach

 Can Be Made Into Balls For Appetizers or Cakes As a Side Dish

***1 Box Frozen Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
1 Medium Onion (diced)
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
4 Eggs
Salt / Pepper
2 Cups Seasoned Bread Crumbs or Ritz Crackers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix together spinach, onion, Parmesan cheese
In a separate bowl beat eggs slightly then add to spinach mixture
Season with salt/pepper
Mix in bread crumbs or crackers
Form mixture into balls (about the size of a golf ball)
Place on non-stick cookie sheet
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown

If you prefer a spinach cake:
Make larger size balls
Flatten out in the palm of your hand
Bake for 30 minutes

***Make sure the spinach is completely dry - if not mixture will not bind