Grilled Squash and Tomatoes With Spaghetti

During the colder seasons in the North it is still okay to break out the grill and do some outdoor cooking.  And, if you're into eating things that have no face (meatless food) then this recipe will suit you just fine.  Grilled Squash and Tomatoes With Spaghetti.


INGREDIENTS:
2 small yellow squash or zucchini, halved lengthwise
3 medium sized tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 tablespoos of fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
Salt
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces of spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:
In a medium bown, combine the squash, tomatoes, lemon juice, oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.

Grill the vegetables over a medium-hot grill until they are slightly softened and browned, up to 20 minutes, depending on your grill.  Let cool until cool enough to handle. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

Toss the pasta and vegetables together in a large serving bowl.  Top everything with the cheese.

This should make about 8 servings providing you didn't invite  Uncle Jim over for the feast.  If you did, then perhaps you should double the recipe.

Mama Joyce's Country Gravy

This is probably the best gravy for pouring over your morning biscuits that I've ever had. Thanks to Mama Joyce for this special treat!

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of sausage (Bob Evans Mild or Spicy)

1 stick of margarin

5 tablespoons of flour

4 cups milk

2 teaspoons of ground sage

1/4 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

Just a "Smidge" of ground red pepper

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Biscuits of your choice. (We like the Grands-style)

PREPARATION:

Brown and crumble the sausage. Remove from the pan.

In the pan add 1 stick of butter and brown it for 2-3 minutes being careful not to burn it.

Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the flour while whisking. Add the remaining ingredients also while whisking.

There you have it. It's delicious and we're sure you'll never make it any other way.

Good Morning Sunshine!

Steve and Kim