Squash the Habit!

Recently, I have a new found love for healthy cooking. I don't know if it is in connection with my new years resolutions to be healthier, or just a hobby, but I totally love it! Now, by healthy cooking or cooking healthy, I don't mean boring steamed veggies or plain old grilled chicken. I mean creative dishes that are outside the norm, or were outside the norm for me. With that being said, one food group I am trying to stay away from is carbohydrates. I tend to be what one would call a "carb loader." I totally love my carbs! However, I realized that carbs ultimately make me lazy and tired, two qualities that do not fit in to my new years resolution. Therefore, I started going online to find fresh, new ideas for simple substitutes.

Pinterest has became a haven for me to find recipes and tricks. Pinterest is a "vision board-styled social photo sharing website and app where users can manage and create theme-based image collections," while giving credit to the original source. The "pin it" button allows a picture to be added to your board, while linking it back to the host site. So far, my favorite discovery has been spaghetti squash. Many of you may already know what this is, but for some (insert co-worker Adam Brown) this will blow your mind!

Here's how I do it:

After putting on my branded Denim Three-Pocket Apron, I set aside my promotional 60 Minute Pig Shaped Timer, find a cookie sheet (grab enough foil to cover the sheet), a logoed Slotted Spoon and my favorite branded Laguiole 5-Piece Knife Set and I am good to go!

Now, follow these 5 easy steps:

Step One: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Step Two: Wash and dry spaghetti squash

Step Three: Cut in half (length-wise) and use logoed Slotted Spoon to remove seeds

Step Four: Set promotional 60 Minute Pig Shaped Timer for 40 minutes (or until a knife can be inserted with little resistance) and place both halves of squash face up on cookie sheet (I usually line the cookie sheet with tin foil)

Step Five: Use a large logoed Slotted Spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash

And voila! Other ingredients to consider adding might be veggies and grilled chicken, olive oil, salt and pepper, or even toss in some shredded cheese and marinara sauce! To each his own! What would you add to your spaghetti squash?