Grilled zucchini recipe

Ingredients for grilled zucchini: 2-4 zucchini - cut in half, lengthwise. 2 teaspoons of fresh olive oil (a basil flavored blend is recommended). Salt and pepper or Creole Seasoning. Opcional: 1 tablespoon each of favorite herb - roughly chopped. I used basil, oregano and sage (or 1 tablespoon total of dried herbs - any favorite or herb blend). Preparation: If you are using a charcoal or wood burning outdoor grill then get it going first. Slice zucchini in half, lengthwise. Make a few small slices into the flesh - not too deep, just a quarter of an inch or so. This will speed up the cooking and holds in some of the herbs and oil. Lightly coat the zucchini halves with oil. You can just spray with oil, or brush on some oil, or even use your fingers and rub on the oil. (For a low-calorie version leave out the oil - the zucchini grills fine and still tastes great). Add some salt and...
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Acorn and hazelnut parsnip soup

Ingredients for acorn and hazelnut parsnip soup: 3 cups roasted parsnips, diced. 1 halved and roasted acorn squash. 1 quart hazelnut milk. 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped. 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground. 1 tsp kosher salt. 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped and toasted. Preparation: In a large pot, add the parsnips and the scooped out acorn squash. Discard the squash skin. Add in the hazelnut milk, salt, and black pepper, and stir over a low flame until all the vegetables are heated through. When it is hot, add in the rosemary and stir. Blend in a countertop device or use a hand blender to puree. Serve hot with chopped hazelnuts as garnish. Recipe by: By Alma Schneider...
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Microwavable Spaghetti Squash

Microwavable Spaghetti Squash

Microwavable Spaghetti Squash Ingredients: Spaghetti Squash. Salt and Pepper. Italian dressing. Preparation: Cut it long ways in half. Scrape off the seeds (throw away). Sprinkle Salt and Pepper to taste or liking. Put in Microwave for 11 minutes. Let it cool 3 minutes. Shred / Scrape the spaghetti squash with fork. Add your favorite Italian dressing. Can be served inside the shell or in a dish. ...
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Oven Butternut Squash

Oven Butternut Squash

Ingredients for the Oven Butternut Squash recipe: Butternut. Butter. Brown sugar. Salt and pepper. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut it long ways in half. Scrap off the seeds (throw away). Place halves on a large baking sheet flesh side up. Place 1 teaspoon butter in the middle of each squash half. Sprinkle brown sugar over each squash. Season with salt and pepper to liking. Roast for 25 minutes, until flesh is fork tender. ...
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Grilled Butternut Squash

Grilled Butternut Squash Ingredients: Butternut. Water. Olive oil. Salt and pepper. Preparation: Peel Squash. Cut in half long ways and remove seeds. Cut squash into 1" to 1" ¼ cubes. Bring pot to a boil. Boil or Steam squash till tender or al dente. Cool down in cold water and drain. Toss the squash in a bowl with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to liking. Thread squash cubes onto skewers and set aside. Build a medium-hot charcol fire or heat gas grill to medium high and oil the grill grate. Grill the squash skewers, basting with the reserved marinade left from olive oil. Toss and turn squash skewers until browned or liking for about 5-7 minutes. ...
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