Spaghetti Squash. who would have ever thought it?
Growing up in a middle-class family towards the end of the Depression and during the ration years of World War II, our meals were primarily the staple fruits and vegetables either brought by Louie the Farmer in his horse drawn carriage once a week or at the local store. So beans, peas, tomatoes, corn, carrots, lima beans and string beans were easily available, as were broccoli and cauliflower. But squash was only an occasional vegetable, that was only acorn squash, none of the other many varieties.
However, today, with a son who supplies me each month with a fascinating variety of fruits, vegetables spices and herbs from MisFit Markets, I’ve branched out and prepared Buddha’s Hands, a unique and captivating fruit, some delectable crispy cauliflower in the air fryer, as well as jicama, and several kinds of mushrooms.
I’ve tried recipes with great spices including ginger, cumin, turmeric, an instant favorite, and dill. Finding a mixture of tastes and flavors both fun to create and delicious to taste, I’ve also designed some of my own recipes for vegetables that were neither on my table as a child nor on my family’s table when I married.
Here’s a recipe for Spaghetti Squash that’s quick and easy in the Air Fryer. It tastes more like dessert than a vegetable and is great for a simple supper with a tossed salad.
Spaghetti Squash with Cinnamon
1 Spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.)
4 Tbls. Butter or margarine
2 tsp cinnamon
8 Tbls. Brown sugar
Heat Air Fryer to 400 degrees, slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and put halves on fryer tray, cut side up, cooking for 20-25 minutes until almost tender.
Spoon 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 4 Tablespoons of brown sugar into each squash center and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until all is melted.
Scoop out stringy squash, mixing to cover it all with the butter and sugar mix. Serve, one half squash per person.
Note: If squash is too difficult to slice in half, pierce skin in a few places and put in microwave for 1-2 minutes to soften and make it easier to slice.
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