The Best Spaghetti Squash Recipes on the Web

The 14th & U Farmers Market was open and despite the cold, rainy (snow threatening) weather, I figured if they can get up and truck their wares into the city, the least I could do was roll out of bed and see what they had. Also, I was out of coffee creamer, so ya know, I needed coffee too.

I came out of it with a pumpkin, a Whisked! sweet potato pie, and this cute spaghetti squash... now, what should I make with it? A round up of spaghetti squash recipes from around the blogs below. Or post links to your favorite in the comments.

• Spaghetti Squash Lasagna by Skinny Taste
• Spaghetti Squash with Cream Sauce by Macheesmo
• Moroccan Spiced Spaghetti Squash by Eat. Drink... Better.
• Spaghetti Squash Gratin on Metrocurean
• Spaghetti Squash Pie by Kraft Foods
• Paleo Hash Browns by Health Bent
• Spaghetti Squash with Ricotta by Cupcakes for Breakfast
• Spaghetti Squash Gratin by The Healthy Foodie
• Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash by Hungry Girl
• Spaghetti Squash with Sausage by White on Rice
• Spaghetti Squash Pancakes by Lancaster Farms CSA Recipe Group
• Spaghetti Squash Nests with Meatball Eggs by Cooking with My Kid
• Oh My Gosh, Spaghetti Squash by My New Roots
• Spaghetti Squash with Chili by Better Homes & Gardens

PS. Tips for first time spaghetti squash roasters are available on Arugula Files.

UPDATED 1/5/2013: I'm doing a 30 day paleo challenge so spaghetti squash is perfect. Here are a few more ideas from my pals on Twitter:

To Do: Help Keep DC's Homeless Warm

I'll say it. "I'm lazy. I'd love to help and all, but I'm really busy and I don't have time to go to Target, buy a coat and some coffee and deliver it to Miriam's Kitchen to help someone in need."

Oh wait, we took that excuse off the table and made and easy-peasy Amazon wish list! You can buy exactly what Miriam's Kitchen needs at any given time right here - and it ships to them directly. You don't even have to put your laptop or smartphone down (unless your Visa is out of reach.)

Right now, they need coats and sweatshirts if you are flush. Feeling frugal? Help them buy sending coffee to keep folks warm on the many upcoming freezing nights ahead.

Thanks, y'all rock.

PS. If you wanna get more involved, Miriam's is super flexible with volunteering. I have one regularly scheduled shift a month, but can pick up other ones along the way. And I always learn cooking tips from Chef John Murphy, so it's win-win-win (help them, help me, help homeless.) Find out how you can help at http://www.miriamskitchen.org/.

On any given night in DC, there are over 6,000 people who are homeless. Miriam's Kitchen provides free homemade meals and works to address the causes and consequences of homelessness with each individual they serve. They are located at 2401 Virginia Avenue NW (near GW metro) and have free garage parking for volunteers. You can access the Miriam's Kitchen Amazon Wish List here.

TO DO: National Archives Food Fright

All of this food blogging has made me more aware of the madness of food policy in this country. One of my favorite chefs and the one guy (so far) who can get me passionate about farm subsidies (the accent helps), Chef Jose Andres is presenting this evening at the National Archives on "Food Frights: Food Safety Now and Then."

This is part of the America Eats: "What's Cooking Uncle Sam?" series he created in conjunction with the Archives. In addition to exhibits and lectures, Andres also converted his Cafe Atlantico restaurant into a pop-up concept called America Eats Tavern, featuring his take on historic American foods. His restaurants are always an experience, but I love the stories on the menu almost as much as the food at this one.

Chef Jose Andres (photo credit: Jason Varney)

Tonight's panel, moderated by Meet The Press' David Gregory, will explore the history of food safety - how and why did the government get involved? Where are we headed? Fellow panelists will be Philip Derfler of the US Department of Agriculture, Suzanne Junod, FDA Historian and Caroline Smith DeWaal of Center for Public Interest.

Admission is free and first come, first serve. Doors open at 6:30pm and the talk begins at 7:00pm. Use the special events entrance at Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets.

To Do: Policy's Trick or Tweetup

I'm just back from almost a month out of town and I'm ready to get back into the swing of things. I can't think of a better way to start feeling all autumnal than a Halloween party and Policy's throwing one for epic social media nerds like me.

There will be complimentary bites, drink specials and a costume contest for Facebook and Twitter users... so I guess I better get creative. (I'm kind of a costume hater... so much pressure to come up with something cool/ironic/zeitgeisty!) Plus, I love the music at Policy - it's kind of my go-to dance-my-butt-off joint.

Wanna join? RSVP here and I'll see ya there. Wanna play from home? The hashtag is #PolicyTrickorTweetup (not exactly 140 friendly, but we're up for the brevity challenge!)

Policy is located at 1904 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on the latest events, news and menu changes.

PS. I have THOUSANDS of photos and great recommendations from my trip to Australia. Hope to get them edited and posted for you soon. But first, down to Talladega this weekend - work calls... (love my job!)