We Tried The TikTok Spaghetti Squash Trend And It’s a Smash Hit

The latest viral food trend taking over TikTok is a simple yet delicious recipe combining roasted spaghetti squash with creamy Boursin cheese. Home cooks and food influencers alike can't get enough of this low-carb, veggie-packed dish that has racked up millions of views online. As someone trying to both eat a lower carb lifestyle and get my kids to eat more veggies, I had to try it.

To make the trendy recipe, you start by cutting a spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scooping out the seeds. Drizzle the squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut-side down on a baking sheet until tender, about 40-50 minutes. Once cooled slightly, use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti-like strands of squash.

The magic happens when you stir an entire 5.2 oz package of garlic & fine herbs Boursin cheese into the warm spaghetti squash strands. The heat from the squash melts the soft cheese into a luxuriously creamy sauce that coats each noodle-like strand. Boursin, a French cream cheese flavored with garlic and herbs, adds a savory richness and slight tang that complements the mild sweetness of the squash.

I actually didn't use this method. I took a page from tiktoker Gillie and used her recipe:

Part of the appeal is the recipe's simplicity - it requires minimal ingredients and steps but delivers big on flavor and comfort. Fans have called it "unreal," "to die for" and "the most delicious thing ever" on TikTok. The #spaghettisquash hashtag has over 364 million views on the app as people share their own takes. I can confirm: It was delicious and even the kids were licking their plates clean, spaghetti squash for the win!

However, the craze has led to a surge in demand for Boursin cheese, with some grocery stores struggling to keep it in stock. Boursin's sales spiked 92% in the weeks after the recipe first went viral in January compared to the previous year.

The beautiful flexibility of this recipe appeals to my creative side as well. Some chefs switch out the type of cheese, using feta instead and topping with a variety of proteins. You can also kick the spice levels up if you want to really get fancy, by adding chili powder, sliced jalapenos, or different flavors of the Boursin cheese.

Do yourself a favor and try this one, you won't be disappointed!

Playing harmless office pranks can have several benefits for workplace morale and culture when done appropriately! My current workplace is constantly trying to "out -prank" each other and the shenanigans reach epic proportions. It's inspiring really. But it turns out, pranking is the way to go for a happy and healthy working environment. Some benefits to this practice include:

However, it's crucial that any pranks follow ground rules to keep things appropriate for the workplace:

- No damaging property

- No major disruptions to work

- No causing injuries

- Only prank those who enjoy it

- Avoid anything discriminatory or crossing lines

When used judiciously, clever and harmless pranks can meaningfully improve office culture and employee satisfaction. The key is moderation and knowing your audience!

Place labels that say "Voice Activated [Device Name]" on commonly used office equipment like the coffee machine, microwave, copier, and printer. Then sit back and watch as your coworkers try to operate them with voice commands. 

For wired mice, simply unplug them. For wireless mice, place a small piece of tape over the sensor on the bottom to render them inoperable. Watch as your coworkers struggle to figure out why their mouse suddenly stopped working.

Whenever a coworker steps away from their desk, change their desktop background image to something funny or unexpected. Deny any knowledge of how it happened when they ask.

Place action figures, LEGO minifigs, or other small toys around a coworker's desk and workspace when they're not around. The more the merrier!

Dip onions in caramel (and optionally red food coloring), put in popsicle sticks, and leave them out for unsuspecting coworkers to bite into, expecting a sweet treat.

Print out a large enthusiastic photo of Nicolas Cage and attach it under the toilet seat for a startling bathroom break.

Attach an airhorn behind a door so it blasts whenever someone opens it. Perfect for getting everyone's attention when entering a meeting.

Leave cryptic post-it notes on coworkers' desks telling them to urgently call another colleague about an "evaluation" or "meeting". Hilarity ensues as confusion spreads.

Add googly eyes to a coworker's baby photos on their desk or to everything in the office fridge for a silly surprise.

Individually wrap a coworker's desk items, from their chair to paper clips, while they're out. Unwrapping will keep them busy for a while!