It’s no secret that I LOVE squash. I can hardly believe I went my whole life without trying it, until a couple of years ago!
Last week, I made Erica’s Butternut Squash Chili that she recommended. I LOVE making chili and soup (year round, really) because it’s easy to make a batch on the weekend and then eat the leftovers for lunch all week.
Erica, THANK YOU for this recipe! I know I’ve ranted and raved about this chili many times, but THIS might be my new favorite. (I did sub half of the black beans for garbanzo beans, since I had some on hand). Deliciousness!
I have made spaghetti squash before, but it had been awhile. Now, before when I’ve had it, I’ve baked it in the oven. This time I decided to give the ole’ microwave technique a try.
Um, yeah.
What did I do wrong? Too much time?! In any event, it still tasted muy bueno. 
And last but not least….acorn squash!
Now this I DID successfully prepare in the microwave.
I know it sounds weird, but I tossed in some Persian Cucumbers (from TJ’s….MY FAVORITE) and topped it off with goat cheese. Heaven.
HAPPY ALMOST HALLOWEEN!!! What are your plans for the big weekend? Halloween is one of my FAVORITE holidays. And hopefully this year’s will end up better than last year’s. 
I’m heading out tonight with the girls, then tomorrow we’ll celebrate my mama’s birthday and of course, see the little ones in all of their costumes. So cute – it’s amazing to see how much they’ve all changed in 2 years!
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yayyy for squash. So glad you liked it <3 <3. This is how I make my spaghetti squash in the microwave: http://itzyskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/11/spaghetti-squash-products-to-try-meme.html
Have a great halloween! We're having a mini party and giving out candy.
Aw! I can’t wait to see pics of the little ones in their costumes!! And PS. I have yet to try spaghetti squash but dying to!! Now that I know i can microwave it, I think I might have to buy myself one
Love little ones in costumes.
Hope you have fun!
And I can’t believe your spaghetti squash did that!
Hahaha oh my goodness Holly that spaghetti squash picture is so funny. I plan on making that this week. Maybe I will stick to the oven though LOL. That chili recipe looks great too.
Next time cut your spaghetti squash in half, and put it in a dish with about 1/2 cup of water – the squash will steam in the microwave and it won’t explode – glad you were able to recover it though!
Haha, I definitely laughed out loud at your exploded spaghetti squash! How long did you microwave it? I’ve done it in a dish with a little bit of water for 10 minutes and it’s been okay.
brian and i were doug funnie and patty mayonnaise for halloween! dont you remember the cartoon doug??? freaking epic!
happy halloween
haha i love the title to this post
not sure about the microwave squash mishap, never tried it before? hope you had a great halloween!
Don’t feel bad – I’ve definitely exploded spaghetti squash in my microwave more than once! I still haven’t gotten the hang of it. But it’s tasty. And that’s what counts
My post just got eaten!
OOps on the squash
At least it turned out okay! Did you poke some holes in it to vent? Or cut it in half? 
hey! You hadn’t posted in a while…just wanted to make sure you were doing ok! Have a good week