Dinner rocked tonight

I really love to cook. Don't get me wrong- the time factor isn't always welcomed but it is so enjoyable to me. Especially when the food is so satisfying and looks awesome plated. It is like a little celebration each meal. :) I don't cook like this every night, but I am learning to be more creative and I am actually wanting to.
Tonights menu included: spaghetti squash with red sauce and meatballs, roasted asparagus, onions, sweet peppers and zucchini. I cooked whole wheat noodles for the boys.
If interested in recipes- give me a holler.

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey 'Sauce'
A hearty meal that won't leave you feeling 'puffy' like pasta can!
This one's a winner folks! (found it on allrecipes.com and made a few changes)
Ingredients:
-1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
-1 small onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 to 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used: 1/2 bell pepper, 2 sweet red mini peppers, and 1 ea. yellow & orange mini peppers.)
-12oz ground turkey
-1 large can, diced tomatoes (28oz)
-1Tbsp red wine vinegar
-2tsp dried oregano
-1tsp Italian seasoning blend
-2 shakes of ground red pepper
-3c fresh spinach, chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place each squash half cut side down on a cookie sheet, add 1/4c water and bake uncovered for 35-45 min. or until shell is fork tender.
While baking, cut veggies and then:
Saute onion, garlic and peppers in olive oil over medium high heat for a few min. Add turkey and cook until redness is gone.
Add diced tomatoes (about 2.5c if you're using fresh) and red wine vinegar. Bring to boil and let simmer for 20 min. Add oregano, Italian spices and red pepper.
Scoop out the strands of squash with a fork or spoon onto a plate. (1C serving only 42 calories!!), add 2/3c turkey sauce and ENJOY! Makes about 6 servings.

Nutrition Information:
160 cal, 7.6g fat, 44mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 10g carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 12g protein

ROASTED SQUASH AND KALE SALAD

(My bad, I used bok choy- but thought it was really good!) :) I'll have to try it again w/ kale.

Find the recipe HERE!

BEAN AND BUTTERNUT TACOS W/ GREEN SAUCE

Find the recipe HERE

This was a tasty Sunday dinner.
(I also added chicken b/c I had some in the fridge)

(oh, and the green salsa is YUMMY... i added a whole avocado though to mine)








I am also in love with the butternut squash...the flavors! Mmmm.
This would be wonderful as a side dish as well. I need to go buy some more!

(what it looked like going into the oven.)