Saturday, October 19, 2019

Georgetown Santas

Last year, before Christmas, I went to check out the Georgetown Santas in Salina, Kansas. My best friend lives in Salina and said I had to see it. As a side note, Salina has really impressive Christmas lights!

So, what are the Georgetown Santas? They are a street in Salina, Kansas where several male residents dress up as Santa. Complete with elves, they hand out candy, and popcorn out of a cute, little Christmas cottage.


They even have a Facebook page, click here. Definitely, something cool to see at Christmastime.

Friday, October 11, 2019

Recipe #38: Burrito Spaghetti Squash Boat


I've really come to enjoy spaghetti squash. I also like finding new recipes for them, as well. I happened upon this recipe for a Mexican version of spaghetti squash. It's so good and perfect for fall! Got so many great meals from this recipe!

Recipe from Delish.com
YIELDS:
4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME:
0 HOURS 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
1 HOUR 10 MINS
INGREDIENTS
FOR SPAGHETTI SQUASH
2 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
FOR FILLING
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. taco seasoning mix
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-oz.) can black beans
1 1/2 c. chopped cherry tomatoes
1 c. corn, canned and drained or frozen
1 c. shredded Monterey jack
1/2 c. shredded cheddar
2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt, chili powder, and cumin. Place cut side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Using a fork, break up squash strands.
Meanwhile, make filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
Stir in taco seasoning, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
Fill each spaghetti squash with beef mixture and top with cheeses. Return to oven to melt cheese, 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.