Spaghetti Squash Pasta

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Cold Noodle Spaghetti Squash

This is a beautiful way to spice up your Spaghetti Squash by, literally, turning it into pasta.  This Spaghetti Squash Pasta is 100% vegetarian and it tastes so good that nothing else could possibly make it better.  That is unless you added bacon and I did considered it, by the way.  So just keep it in mind if you’re not afraid of a little pork in your diet.  But, just know that the secret in this recipe actually lies in a recipe I showed you how to make months ago; Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.  If you follow this recipe to a “T”, you are going to have an amazing dish.  And if you’re interested in checking out my Fried Zucchini recipe, CLICK HERE!

Traditional Spaghetti Squash

The great thing about large squash is the simplicity because the flavor is already there.  It just needs to be enhanced with heat and a few simple ingredients to make it eatable.  Butter, Salt and Pepper is generally and more traditionally used but you can spice it up with some Garlic, Parmesan and Cayenne, if you want a little more flavor.  My Spaghetti Squash Pasta already has the garlic in it, thanks to the addition of the Cherry Roasted Tomatoes.  But if you’re limited to ingredients, just keep it simple and go with the Traditional preparation and you’ll still have a great side dish.

Spaghetti Squash Pasta Ingredients:

1 Spaghetti Squash, cooked and strung
1/2 cup Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, CLICK HERE for Recipe
1/4 cup Roasted Cherry Tomatoe Juice
1/4 cup Black Olives, chopped
1 Green Onion, chopped
6 Large Basil Leaves, chopped
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Follow the instructions in the video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this Spaghetti Squash Pasta.

Macaroni Salad – Hawaiian Style Cold Noodle Salad

Macaroni Salad

The Best Macaroni Salad

Here’s a Macaroni Salad you are going to love and it’s a great recipe to throw into your 4th of July festivities, picnics or Barbecues through out the summer.  Though, I’ve advertised that it’s Hawaiian Style, it’s referred to as Mac Salad.  And, it’s like it in a variety of ways but I’ve changed up a few things that are so subtle, most people won’t even know the difference.  In fact, in my opinion, I just made it better.  Most Luau’s, Hawaiian restaurants or food trucks, that make this salad, make it in bulk and, quite often, miss the mark; most commonly without adding enough Salt.  But, for this particular recipe, I’ve bumped up the flavor a notch, in all areas, to make sure it pleases everyone.

I made this Macaroni Salad tutorial and I collaborated with several other Food Channels for the Holiday.  We’ve pulled together to share each others ideas to celebrate the 4th of July in style, comfort and in good taste.  So CLICK HERE and check out this playlist for some more great ideas.

Also, be sure to check out my Spaghetti Cold Noodle Salad.  It’s even better than this recipe!

Macaroni Salad Ingredients:

2 cups Elbow Macaroni, cooked
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Heavy Cream (half and half or milk are lighter options)
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 Green Onions, chopped small
1/2 Carrot, shoe string slices chopped small
1 Celery stalk, minced or chopped small

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad or “Mac Salad!”

Curry Chicken Salad

The Best Curry Chicken Salad

I think when most people think “Curry” they aren’t thinking Curry Chicken Salad.  Though it is quite popular these days.  That’s why I thought I’d introduce the way restaurants make this salad so you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home.  And for me that’s what it’s all about.  In fact my wife and I hardly ever eat out.  And when you eat like this, who needs to!  Salads like this don’t have to be prepared by professionals.  You can do it, I promise.  Just load your fridge with the fresh ingredients I listed below and maybe some of your personal favorites and we’ll pull this off together.

Curry Chicken Salad in just Minutes

For this Curry Chicken Salad recipe, I’m including a simple curry sauce that is, literally, made in under a minute and I filmed the actual cooking in real time to prove it.  Also I’ve added a real simplified relish based with fresh Pineapple and Mango.  There’s a dash of mint and crushed red pepper to give it some flare and I really think it helps this salad step it up.  When it comes to salads I feel it’s safe to make any substitutions you see fit and just use this recipe as a basic guideline.  But, when it comes to the curry, stay true to the proper preparation.  It’s not necessary to serve the Chicken and the Curry Sauce cold but if you can plan ahead and refrigerate those two stages before hand you’ll be golden, pony boy! 😉

If you use fresh Pineapple like I do you’re going to have a lot of it left over, so here I’ve included a link for my Pina Colada Recipe!

Curry Chicken Salad Ingredients:

1/2 qt Chicken Broth
1 Chicken Breast

Curry
1 can Coconut Milk
2 tbsp Curry Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup Lettuce, hand torn
10 Sugar Snap Peas
1/4 cup Carrots, Shoe String slices
1/4 cup Cucumber,Shoe String slices
1/2 Bell Pepper, sliced
3 Mushrooms, sliced
1 Celery stick, chopped
1/4 Red Onion, sliced

Relish
1/2 cup Pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup Mango, chopped
1 tbsp fresh Mint, chopped
1/2 tsp Chili Flakes (crushed red pepper)

Just follow the instructions in my video tutorial to make this Curry Chicken Salad.