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Honey Ginger Spaghetti Squash



Recipe (Serves 6):
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 Ingredients:
     1 large spaghetti squash
     2 tablespoons salted butter

     Glaze:
     2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
     2 tablespoons unsalted butter
     1 tablespoon chicken base (see note)
     1 cup honey
     1/2 cup brown sugar
     1 cup water
     2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Place in large baking pan, cut side down. Bake 45 minutes or until skin is tender and strands can be loosened easily with a fork.
2. In saute pan, cook ginger with unsalted butter until tender. Add chicken base, honey, brown sugar. Mix water and cornstarch and add to ginger mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes; keep warm.
3. When squash is done, place strands in a shallow dish and top with 2 tablespoons salted butter. Top with desired amount of honey ginger glaze.
Recipe note: Chicken base is concentrated, paste-like flavor essence sold in larger supermarkets and gourmet stores.

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