OK folks, here’s the deal … I never … ever … thought I would be writing a food column. My spelling stinks, grammar … forget about it, but here we go again. I am who I am. If I can get a chuckle out of people because I write like a good ole Boothbay girl, I’m in!

My other boss of 23-plus years has told me I need to add a food list and come to think of it, my cousin said the same thing.

I know you’re all sitting on the edge of your seats waiting on what’s cooking? The dish of the week is spaghetti squash; it’s one of my favorites and it’s so easy to cook. The cooking list ... you’re going to need asparagus, prosciutto, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and fresh Parmesan … yup, that’s it.

You can do so many different things with spaghetti squash (red sauce is another way you can utilize this recipe. I have so many things I do with this wonderful squash).

First thing you’ve got to do (it can be the hardest part) is cut the squash in half – please guys, be very careful. Clean out the seeds and get out a cookie sheet (I line mine with parchment paper, saves on cleanup). I rub the olive oil on the inside and outside of the squash. Add your salt and pepper and place the squash face down on the parchment paper. Bake on 350 degrees for 40 minutes; if the skin is soft, it is done.

While that’s cooking, sauté your prosciutto (buy about a quarter pound sliced thin at Hannaford’s deli, chop it up and toss). While that’s sauteing, cut up your asparagus and then toss with your prosciutto. I like my asparagus al dente’. If you don’t like a little crunch, cook it to your liking.

When your squash is done, let it sit for about five minutes. Using a big spoon, scrape the squash onto two plates (this will feed two or three people depending on the size of your squash). Take your prosciutto and asparagus and place them on top of your spaghetti. Top off your dish with some fresh Parmesan. You have a meal that is fit for a king ... it is so delicious.

Stay tuned for next week; I’m in the holiday mode and I cannot wait to share some of our traditions with everyone.

Please remember to give to your local food pantries. It can be a hard time of year.

Always stay kind.