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["In a Dutch oven or large pot, place the squash, cut sides down.", "Add enough water to come 2-inches up the sides of the squash and bring to a boil.", "Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.", "Cook until tender and can easily be pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.", "Remove, drain, and let cool.", "When cool enough to handle, using a fork, scrape the flesh from the skin, separating into long, spaghetti-like strands.", "Discard the skins.", "In a large saute pan or skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.", "Add 2 tablespoons of the shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the cinnamon and nutmeg, and stir.", "Add the squash and toss to coat.", "Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve.", "In a shallow dish, season the flour with the Essence.", "Lightly dust the pork medallions, shaking to remove any excess.", "In a clean, large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.", "In batches, add the seasoned medallions and cook until golden on both sides, about 6 minutes.", "Remove and cover to keep warm.", "Add the shallots to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the pears and cook, stirring until starting to color and soften, about 2 minutes.", "Add the ginger, zest, wine, and eau de vie and bring to a boil, stirring to deglaze the pan.", "When the wine is reduced to by half, add the stock and cook until thickened and reduced by half to 2/3.", "Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add any accumulated juices from the resting pork.", "Stir and remove from the heat.", "To serve, place the spaghetti squash in the middle of 4 plates.", "Arrange 2 medallions on top of each and spoon the sauce over the top.", "Garnish with the parsley and pumpkin seeds and serve.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
