Thyme. Thymus. Introduce scenery from the Greek Isles to your garden with lush plantings of thyme. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant herb carpets hillsides in Greece, thriving in well-drained soil. Drought conditions concentrate the aromatic oils in thyme, so the drier your growing conditions, the better.
Pumpkin's got competition for the title of fall's best food. Spaghetti squash proves its versatility in this collection of recipes with everything from buffalo chicken spaghetti squash and healthy spaghetti squash crust pizza, to spaghetti squash shrimp scampi and lasagna stuffed spaghetti squash.paghetti squash shrimp scampi. Everyone knows that they can sub spaghetti squash for pasta in a classic spaghetti with marinara sauce. But you can go beyond that! Try this shrimp scampi from Pumps & Iron for a super easy, nutritious meal.
This medium-sized cylinder-shaped squash can be yellow, cream or tan in color. Spaghetti squash weigh 4-8 pounds. The flesh comes in spaghetti-shaped strands and a sweet, mild flavor. A four pound squash will yield about 5 cups. Season: September-December. How to select: Make sure the squash is hard and is heavy for its size. Avoid buying squash with soft spots. Make sure it is not green in color that indicates an immature squash. How to store: Spaghetti squash can be stored at room temperature up to one month. Once cut wrap it in plastic and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Spaghetti squash freezes well. Partially thaw before use, and re steam to make it tender but still firm (about 5 minutes).