---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Spaghetti Squash Salad Categories: Diabetic, Salads, Vegetables Yield: 4 Servings 3 lb Spaghetti squash - (approximate) 1/4 c Parsley; chopped 1/4 c Olive oil 2 tb Butter 2 ts Fresh garlic; minced 1/2 lb Fresh mushrooms; sliced 3 tb Butter 1/4 c Parmesan cheese; grated Salt; to taste Pepper; freshly ground With a knife, pierce the skin of squash in several places to allow steam to escape while cooking. Place whole squash in microwave oven and cook on high for 15 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from oven or steamer and let stand 10 minutes. A steamer will do nicely on top of the stove, too. Or, cut in half lengthwise, remove seeds and place cut side down in pot with 2" of water. Cover and boil 20 minutes. In a small bowl, place parsley, olive oil, butter, and garlic. Cook on high for 1 minute or heat in pan on medium heat on your stove. Set aside. Saute mushrooms in 3 tb butter. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrame. With fork, gently pull spaghetti-like flesh away from side of outer skin. Combine squash with mushrooms. Pour butter mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and serve. Note: Recipe by Vegetable Magic by Sheilah Kaufman Posted by: Nancy O'Brion -----