How to Roast a Spaghetti Squash

Tired of regular spaghetti? Gluten free but don't like gluten free pasta?
Roasting a squash is easy and it can be done in under an hour from start to finish.

 A spaghetti squash can come from the grocery store and it will usually weigh between 2 and 6 pounds. 

Step 1: cut it in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds like you would a cantaloupe

 Step 2: Place the gutted halves on a cookie sheet lined with foil and use a spoon or a glazing brush to spread olive oil across the inside surface of the squash. Top with some salt and pepper or some Italian seasoning.

 Step 3: lay the squash face-down and bake it at 450* for 30 minutes (40 if it's a bigger squash). You'll know it's done when you flip the pieces over and the inside strand-like membranes are soft and peel away from the skin

 Step 4: Use the same spoon to scoop out the spaghetti-like strands from the skin (or use a new spoon if you want to wash more dishes later) and put them on a plate. Top with marinara sauce for a healthier spaghetti dinner, or serve with lemon juice, green onions and parmesan for a more unique dish. You can eat salad or grilled vegetables as a side.

Eggplant Parmesan from Scratch

Step 1:  Peel an eggplant and cut off the top.

 Step 2: Slice it into 1/4 inch slices

 Step 3: Salt the slices on both sides thoroughly, and leave them in a strainer over a bowl. Liquid will drip out of them.

 Step 4: After 3 hours, rinse the slices thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

 Step 5: Coat the slices in a mixture of flour and Italian seasoning

 Step 6: Drop into a frying pan that has 1" of vegetable oil heated to medium high heat.

 Step 7: Each slice needs to cook for about a minute and then be flipped and cooked for another minute or two. They should turn lightly golden brown. When they are done, arrange in a pan of precooked spaghetti with marinara.

 Step 8: Cover with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

 Step 9: Cover the pan in foil and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes so the cheese melts and it is all heated through.

 Step 10: Serve it up with salad and feed it to your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, children, grandma, parents, best friend, classmates, teacher, coworkers, neighbor or a group of test "guinea pigs" that you try your recipes on. If they like eggplant, they will love it. I guarantee it.