I’m a fan of spaghetti squash. I usually grow at least one plant of it in my garden. It’s a great substitute for real spaghetti if you’re trying to cut calories, or carbs. They’re not hard to prepare, you can bake them, boil them, or microwave them. However you decide to cook them make sure you pierce the skin, so the heat and steam can escape without the squash exploding.
I usually boil mine whole for about 30-40 minutes, but you can also cut them in half and bake them in the oven at 350` for about an hour, rind side …read more

I have a fun summer appetizer idea to share with you today from Atkins. It’s a pizza with all the flavor, but minus the carbs.
The meaty taste of portobello mushrooms makes you forget about the crust. This recipe is for one, but you can add to it to make as many as you like. You can also top your portobello pizzas with sausage, bacon, olives, herbs, veggies, etc. to taste. Serve them as appetizers, or make it a full meal by adding a side salad.

Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients:

1 portobello mushroom (about 3 ounces), stem removed, wiped clean with a damp paper …read more