Recipe - Spaghetti Squash Side

OHHHHHHH Heaven's to betsy... This is another outstanding dish. Sorry to post so late when this squash is close to becoming out of season...substitute w/ zucchini or yellow squash when that's in season soon! I got this recipe from Allrecipes.com. Ok, looks like i have to figure out how to display the pic properly.. and also, pay no attention to the fish w/ the apple butter on it. That was an original idea that didn't turn out to tasty. i mean it was good, just not great. I'm not perfect and you don't have to be either. Just try somethin new and see what happens!

* 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
* 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 3 tablespoons sliced black olives (I despise olives so i substituted 1/2 can of artichokes which was the best idea EVAR!)
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled. (Be careful not to over cook because it can get really mushy)
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
4. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

Recipe - Coconut Curry Chicken Salad

The reason I made this is because i get chicken salad at least once per week at work. Why am i paying for it? And why am I eating those unnecessary calories in the full fat mayo? Since i love it so much, i figured to make a batch to have a few sandwhiches during the week.

ANNNND, I really have to pat myself on the back for this one...cause it's pretty much the shit! oh oh oh so tasty. I love curry. I try to curry anything up that i can. and i figure i make coconut curry sauces, why not just throw real coconut into the mix... I had all this stuff on hand in the pantry and didn't have to make a special trip. I forget why i had the coconut... was for some other recipe i bought it for a while back. anywhoo.. here goes... if i would do anything, it would be adding peppitas or onion for crunch. that's the only thing i thought it was missing.

Cubed cooked chicken breast (I usually bake a lb or so and use it in different meals throughout the week.)
1-2 tblsp curry powder
shredded coconut
golden raisins
chopped cilantro
Light Mayo - not much. just enough to bind it.

My Progress - Sorry I have been MIA

Guys, so sorry for the lack of posts. I've been so super busy with setting up my business that posting my food stuff really has fallen to wayside. I'm gonna try to really keep up with this because I do feel it's a very important aspect for you all to get to know who I am and what I do... SO i promise to at least try to update every other day! Cheers!