I collect older cookbooks, as well as the spiral bound church cookbooks. I especially like the books with notes near the recipes. I like to keep a page in the beginning part of books of recipes to try, based on reviews online, as well as the recipes I have made with my notes next to them.
I added a lot of leftovers from the fridge. Just chop up whatever you have, follow the recipe loosely, and have fun with it. I added parmesan cheese and slivered almonds to the top, once I plated this. This is a delicious and very filling dish. We will definitely have this again.
I had to do something with the Asparagus, because we got tired of it this past weekend after I made a large batch to go with our campfire foods. Jim did not want heavy cream in it, so I found this recipe on this blog called, “onceuponachef“
This is delicious! I added adobe chili pepper and chili pepper flakes to my bowl, and it was perfect! Jim said this was so pleasant with this weather. I poured it in jars for us to heat up for the next several meals.
This is her photo of what you need for this recipe
Those little red mitts that come with the IP? Hand savers! I use these when scraping out the spaghetti squash as it is super hot and soft; it falls apart easily so you end up burning your hands (when you’re in a hurry)
The steam function on the IP is perfect for Spaghetti Squash. There was no waste! The strands just fell out of the cups. I used a fork to pull them out.
I put a cup of water in, (you can add pinch of salt also but my add ins added enough salt) ; added the rack, cut the squash in half and scooped out seeds. (some people put the whole squash in but I like to get the seeds out ahead of time so I don’t have to fish them out afterwards)
Lay the squash cut side facing down (facing water)(because you want it to drain) – lock lid, make sure pressure vent is closed; select steam for 7 minutes, I let it natural release for 5 because I was busy with the other dish and then quick release. I lifted the rack holding the squash from the IP as the squash were so soft – they would have fallen apart quickly; let sit for a few minutes, move the squash to a tray, tip the squash half and scrape out the strands with a fork. I then emptied the water in IP and turned on sauté function; I added a couple pieces of bacon and cooked till crisp – pulled those out – or you can add a few Tbsps. of butter if you do not want to add bacon to the dish — add a few sliced mushrooms, chopped scallions, chopped tomato, green onion, etc. to the IP ; turn off IP; add the squash to all of this and crumbled the bacon on top; immediately pour in to a bowl – add Parmesan cheese.
Very very happy with this dish. Spaghetti squash is filling. You will not be hungry for a while after eating a bowl of this.
As always, play with the time. Find what works for you
Papas Cutting Board 