The January weather in the United States is atrocious. Granted, the slightly chilly 60 some degrees Fahrenheit and rain in the Florida Keys or Southern California sounds pretty good compared to Chicago's forecast of negative one and snow. Either way, a New Year's resolution to eat healthy is hard to keep when the weather is cold and what's really being craved is cozy comfort food. To answer this dilemma I came up with a quick and easy little recipe that is warm and satisfying, as well as a colorful treat for the eyes. If a bit of decadence had to be added to this dish, the Parmesan cream sauce from the post Savory Pumpkin Stuffed Pasta Shells would do the trick! Most of the people I know don't even make New Year's resolutions because they are hard to keep - or perhaps they are just doing life right anyway! But, for what it's worth, click on the for a small article I wrote about how to keep them: "Tips for Keeping Realistic Resolutions." In the meantime, enjoy this spaghetti squash bowl; it is yummy even if it is healthy. A side note - I think grilled shrimp or chicken would be a great addition if some protein was desired.
To cook the spaghetti squash cut it down the middle lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Fill an oven or microwave safe pan with about 1 inch of water. Put the squash skin side up into the pan. Either bake the squash in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or microwave it on high for 20. Squash will feel soft to the touch when it is done. Carefully remove the two halves from the pan, and with a fork "rake" the flesh to loosen the stands of spaghetti squash into a bowl. Set aside.
Roasting the tomatoes is nice, but optional. Wash and dry the tomatoes, cut them in half, and place them in an oven safe dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle them with a bit of salt & pepper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until they are softening but still hold their shape. Set aside.
Wash and pat the arugula dry. Arrange the spaghetti squash, tomatoes, arugula, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl or divide and the ingredients among four individual bowls. In a small bowl whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle enough of the resulting dressing over the spaghetti squash, tomatoes, arugula, and Parmesan cheese to coat when gently tossed.
To serve, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
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UPDATE: On June 26, 2018 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the "Trump Ban" (Trump v. Hawaii). This now allows the ban on travel from five predominantly Muslim countries to stand. As a result, millions of people in the foreseeable future cannot enter the United States unless they are granted an individual waiver. The waiver is reserved for those who can illustrate they would suffer “undue hardship” if denied entry; their entry is not a threat to the security of the US; and that their entry is in the national interest. Please contact our office immediately if you, friend, or family member is interested in applying for this waiver.
On December 4, 2017 the Supreme Court ruled that Trump's Executive Order banning individuals from Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and North Korea along with some people from Venezuela would go back into effect, pending litigation in the Ninth Circuit and Fourth Districts. The ruling by the Supreme Court, however, signals the ban is constitutional based on the broad powers of the President to effectuate foreign policy and protect national security.
If you are national of the countries effected by the ban, understand the ban allows for a waiver determined on a case by case basis. Specifically, the executive order allows for a waiver for individuals who face "undue hardship." The exact text of the executive orders states:
(c) Waivers. Notwithstanding the suspensions of and limitations on entry set forth in section 2 of this proclamation, a consular officer, or the Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or the Commissioner's designee, as appropriate, may, in their discretion, grant waivers on a case-by-case basis to permit the entry of foreign nationals for whom entry is otherwise suspended or limited if such foreign nationals demonstrate that waivers would be appropriate and consistent with subsections (i) through (iv) of this subsection. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate to adopt guidance addressing the circumstances in which waivers may be appropriate for foreign nationals seeking entry as immigrants or nonimmigrants.
(i) A waiver may be granted only if a foreign national demonstrates to the consular officer's or CBP official's satisfaction that:
There is little guidance on how consular posts will determine what constitutes an "undue hardship" to the foreign national. However, the Yekrangi & Associates has prepared successful waiver documentation for individuals of the effected nations that highlights all possible hardships to the foreign national, and if applicable, any hardship the foreign national's relatives or employers will face. Some people have refferred to this hardship waiver as a hardship letter or hardship packets, but it is an indepth anlysis of each person's personal circumstances and the hardships they face. Please contact our Immigration law office if you are scheduled for an interview and need a waiver, or if you are at the first stage of a immigrant or nonimmigrant visa application.