:: Spaghetti Squash & Spicey Honey Butter Dressing ::

Spaghetti Squash 

Spicey Honey Butter Dressing

I've certainly changed my daily rhythm in the kitchen. I can feel myself extracting the unessential out of my life and carving out time for what matters now. Which leads me to say, I really hate spending more than 15 minutes to cook something. So this is a mindless recipe because all you do is throw the squash into the oven and dilly dally for an hour. Then you come back to make the dressing which can be made even without chopping any of the herbs, throw the leaves in if you wish. All I did was smash the garlic and started plucking things out of the fridge...what a tasty elixir this dressing morphed into. It's sweet, kinda spicey, and lemony--it makes the squash. I suppose this is a breaking point on this blog now; on to the less labor intensive dishes now. I hope you feel me on this one. Happy Palm Sunday!  :-)

I N G R E D I E N T S

1 medium size spaghetti squash                              1/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped

2 tablespoons butter                                              1 tablespoon parsley 

2 tablespoons olive oil (make sure it’s quality)        1 teaspoon honey

1 small clove garlic, minced                                    pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of red pepper flakes                                      pinch of nutmeg
1 tsp lemon juice

D I R E C T I O N S

1.)   Slice squash in half (lengthways), scoop out seeds (can be saved for later), place cut side down. Roast at 400° F for one hour.

2.)   Over low heat, add all the ingredients except the lemon juice into a small skillet. The intent is to gradually warm all the ingredients—not to scorch it over intense heat because it will bubble and split the solids in the butter.

3.)   Once the squash is done roasting, grab a fork and gingerly scrape the flesh out, giving it plenty of room to keep it’s stringy  nature intact. Alternatively, scoop out the flesh with a large spoon and separate with your fingers. Arrange the spaghetti squash in a serving bowl.

4.)   Pour the dressing over the squash, squeeze lemon over to your liking--it's ready.  (Be free with the honey and lemon if you need more)

Priyanka