Feta Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (halved lengthwise and seeded)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 ½ c. chopped tomatoes
¾ c. crumbled feta cheese
3 tbsp. sliced black olives
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm. Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sautéed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

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Ingredients

1 lbs of potatos (for each pound of potato or pumpkin puree use 2 whole eggs)
2 whole eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbs. unsalted butter

Directions

Grease a gratin dish with 1 tsp. Of butter. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farhenheit. Mix the potato puree with the eggs, salt and pepper. Mix the pumpkin puree with the eggs, salt & pepper. Place the pumpkin mixture into the greased gratin dish and top with the potato mixture (smooth the mixture). Place the Parmesan cheese on top of the potato and sprinkle with the remaining butter. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Let cool foe 15 minutes before serving. This dish can also be enjoying as a main course with a green salad.

Ingredients

1 sugar pie pumpkin or butternut
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups evaporated nonfat milk
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (bittersweet)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the pumpkin in half; remove seeds and place upside down in a baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes. Place 1 1/3 cup of pumpkin in a food processor and puree. Set 3/4 cup aside.

Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and cook stirring slowly until sugar dissolves and become golden in color. Remove from heat and put into an 8-inch dish to coat evenly.

In a mixing bowl add the eggs, brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, and choco chips, stir well. Add 3/4 of the pumpkin puree and mix to the mixture. Place pumpkin mixture into caramelized dish. Place flan into a shallow dish and add hot water to cover 1 inch of pan. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 6

Notes and/or Tips

You can serve the flan with whipped cream and shortbread cookies.