A delicate looking herb with a penetrating fragrance, thyme is an herb we should all take time to investigate and enjoy. And with about sixty different varieties including French (common) thyme, lemon thyme, orange thyme and silver thyme, this herb is sure to add some spice to your life. Thyme leaves are curled, elliptically shaped and very small, measuring about one-eighth of an inch long and one-sixteenth of an inch wide.
Spaghetti squash, another winter squash variety, is a low calorie, low carbohydrate substitution for pasta. It has a stringy, mild, slightly sweet flavor and is perfect base for olive oil or tomato sauces. Stuff it, roast it, bake it, puree it, you name it. Serve it with breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert.
Do Not Toss the Squash Seeds. Squash seeds, including spaghetti squash seeds, can be roasted just like pumpkin seeds (pumpkin is a squash). The seeds are low-carb, nutritious, and delicious. Spaghetti Squash Storage Tips. Like pumpkin and other winter squashes, whole uncooked spaghetti