Spaghetti Squash with Scallops, Zucchini, and Salsa

I am always looking for something new to do with scallops, since my husband is the leading world scallop addict. This one was adapted from a recipe I found on allrecipes.com.

Spaghetti Squash with Scallops, Zucchini, and Salsa
1 large spaghetti squash
1/8 cup olive oil
2 zucchini, diced
2 cups chunky salsa
1 lb scallops

1. Prepare spaghetti squash according to these directions.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute zucchini until tender.
3. Add salsa and scallops to skillet. Simmer until scallops are opaque - about five minutes.
4. Serve scallops over spaghetti squash.  

Today I started my second or third job (now that the blog is monetized, I am not sure it if is a job...it feels too fun to be a job). I am a brand new independent sales representative for Avon. That's right, an Avon lady! I chose Avon because I was already buying - and loving - their products. I figure this way I get a new job and a discount on the products I already love. For you, I plan to have some Avon giveaways on my blog. The only problem is trying to chose which super cute kitchen product (chili pepper apron? donut cake pan?) or beauty product (vanilla cream bubble bath? pomegranate and mango body lotion?)!

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds - 2 points

I made this yummy treat when I cooked spaghetti squash for Valentine's Day. I have never braved seed roasting before and was almost afraid to try a bite when they came out of the oven. I should have had no fear! They are a lovely, nutty treat - great to add crunch to a salad or wrap. I also loved the feeling I got from using almost every part of my squash; I felt like Laura Ingalls Wilder!

Roasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds
seeds from 1 spaghetti squash
salt to taste

1. Wash and dry seeds. Place on a cookie sheet. Spray very lightly using a kitchen spritzer full of olive oil.
2. Roast at 250F for 30-45 minutes. Salt to taste.
3. 2 points per two tablespoons

I have two spaghetti squash in the oven as I type; spaghetti squash kugel is on the menu for this week. It is one of my favorite healthy dishes!

I am linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday. Lots of yummy treats to be found there!

I am also linking to Real Food Deals, since this is definitly a way to stretch your dollar (or pound or rand or Kwacha) by making the most of your purchase.

Finally, I am linking to Real Food Wednesdays, since this is a very natural treat:)

Spaghetti Squash - 0 Points

I promised to share my Valentine's Day fare with you, but I have been a bit behind. Here is my first of four recipes from the day of love.

I have known Stone for a long time; we met when I was a senior and he was a junior in college. Over the years, I have heard him say a few times how much he likes the iconic scene from Lady and the Tramp where the Tramp gives the Lady the last meatball from their plate of spaghetti and meatballs. That is how I decided that spaghetti and meatballs would be the perfect meal for Valentine's Day.

Rather than make a traditional spaghetti and meatballs, I decided to use the much more diet friendly spaghetti squash and meatballs. I cooked squash, homemade chunky marinara sauce, and pork meatballs. Here is what the finished product looked like:

Lets start from the bottom up with the recipes. First, of course, the squash.

Simple Spaghetti Squash
1 spaghetti squash

1. Pierce the squash in several places with a fork. Place in a baking pan.
2. Bake at 375F for one hour, watching to make sure that the bottom doesn't burn.
3. Allow the squash to cool.
4. Slice the squash lengthwise. Removed the seeds (save for roasting, if you would like - recipe later). With a fork, remove the squash from the shell and place in a serving dish.
5. 0 points per serving regardless of how many servings

If you want to bake it faster, you can always cut it up first. I hate very few things, but I do indeed hate slicing raw spaghetti squash. So, I use the lazy way and cook it whole.

Here is the finished product:

Finally, a brief romantic book review. I finished Don't Look Down, by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. I read a lot of Crusie books; they are enjoyable mind candy. This one was not my favorites. I loved the parts about Wonder Woman. She is the best super hero ever! She can spin around in a circle and have on a whole new outfit - plus, she has bullet proof bling. Awesome. On the other hand, while I am all about suspension of disbelief, this one asked a lot of me. It was very unrealistic. It needed a little bit more irony to prove that it understood its own implausibility.  

Note: You may notice that I changed the title of my blog from "This is what I do..." to "This is what I eat...". I didn't originally intend for this to be a food blog. Since that it what it has become, I decided that "eat" was more accurate than "do".