Fruits & Vegetables

This cheese-enhanced squash casserole is quick and easy to prepare and will please all the members of your family. My husband considers himself a squash casserole connoisseur. He loves this one! Ingredients: ¼ cup butter 4 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (Optional) 1 cup sour cream 1 egg, lightly […]

Roasted Brussels sprouts and parsnips. Ingredients: ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Kraft®) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved 1 pound parsnips, peeled 1 large red onion, thickly sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix salad dressing, brown sugar, and

Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional fettuccine, making this a low-carb dish. A mortar and pestle can be used to cream the roasted garlic, if desired. Ingredients: 2 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 small head garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream

A delicious alternative to pasta! This dish combines roasted spaghetti squash with sauteed asparagus, onions, garlic, and goat cheese, finished with fresh thyme and basil. Garnish with a few basil leaves and some Parmesan cheese. Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded cooking spray salt and ground black pepper to taste

This zucchini casserole is a low-carb alternative to pizza. Ingredients: 4 cups shredded zucchini ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound 85% lean ground beef ½ white onion, chopped 1 cup pizza sauce 1 ounce

Roasting garlic alongside the spaghetti squash makes double use of the oven time, and adds double the flavor. This spaghetti squash is great on its own, or as a side dish to any protein. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed 1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded ¼ teaspoon kosher salt,

Some of you are probably thinking, ‘what the heck is this thing?’ and ‘is that really spaghetti in there?’ It’s a spaghetti squash and nope, no pasta here. This is the squash’s natural texture when baked…cool, huh? It’s not only beautiful but absolutely delicious. Spaghetti squash has a slight sweetness that complements any savory flavors

My grandmother always fixed this for special occasions and it was always a hit. It takes the southern zucchini casserole dish and adds a Mexican flair. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound zucchini, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained 4 hard-cooked eggs,

Use up that extra zucchini with this pasta-less dish. Experiment with spice combinations or use Parmesan cheese. Serve with more Pecorino cheese and freshly ground pepper. Ingredients: 1 large zucchini, or more to taste 1 teaspoon salt, or as needed ¼ cup olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced lengthwise ½ medium red bell pepper,

I had cauliflower and eggplant that were getting tired, so I created this recipe to use it. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Ingredients: 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 1 small head cauliflower, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic salt 6 fresh basil leaves,