Have you heard? The Second Annual Foodbuzz Festival is a little more than a month away!
Last year’s festival ranks up there as one of the top ten experiences of my life.
There was the epic welcoming party of rooftop cocktails and street food fair.
The beautiful Ferry Building Farmer’s Market full of fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables.
The never ending Taste Pavilion of unique vendors that resembled a foodie’s paradise.
We were brought straight to the source for the Outstanding in the Field Dinner served on a single table in the Green Leaf Produce Warehouse.
Our farewell Nature’s Pride Brunch.
And so much more.
I made memories that will last a lifetime and as the countdown to Foodbuzz Festival 2010 begins I’ve found myself counting down the minutes, hours, and days until I return to San Francisco for this year’s event. I seriously can not wait to go back. π
Of course trips to San Francisco don’t come cheap.
Read: Plane Ticket + Hotel = $$$
Which is why I dug into the deep depths of my creative brain to come up with a delicious, amazing recipe that will hopefully (fingers crossed) land me a spot as one of Nature’s Pride Brand Ambassador at this year’s event.
Let me introduce you to…
Butternut Squash Lasagna with a Twist
The twist? Well, those aren’t noodles in there. They’re slices of Nature’s Pride Whole Wheat Bread.
This recipe actually surpassed all of my expectations and may just be one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever created. The sweet squash, faint cinnamon spice, and savory marinara sauce really makes this a true winner. And the layered bread works well at pulling all of the flavors together into a perfect, fall themed meal.
Let me break it down for you.
What you will need:
- 1 small Butternut Squash
- 4 slice Nature’s Pride Whole Wheat Bread
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh Basil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
Begin with the Butternut Squash
Cut in small cubes
Place in a bowl
Cover with a wet towel and microwave for 7 minutes on high
Once the squash is soft, begin to smoosh with a fork
Add the garlic, basil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper
Once the squash is smooshed, begin to coat an 8×8 glass with 1/4 cup of marinara sauce
And toast the 4 slices of Nature’s Pride Bread
Two of the slices go on top of the marinara sauce in the pan.
Layer with the seasoned butternut squash
another 1/4 cup of marinara sauce
and a sprinkle of Feta cheese.
Repeat!
Bake at 375 for 15 minutes
Serves 4.
The end result isn’t your typical lasagna. The bread becomes mushy and kind of resembles a savory bread pudding, but I think it works well with the flavors.
Try it. Live it. Love it!
With this recipe I might actually be able to cook lasagna for one! Looks fantastic, plus I love butternut squash π
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RhodeyGirl recently posted..Welcome to Fall Table Setting
Woah, that looks super!!!
Freya recently posted..Did someone say pumpkin
Looks like an awesome recipe! I seriously cannot wait for Foodbuzz. I really hope I see you there!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine recently posted..Seven
Meghann this is an amazing recipe! I am really impressed that you can create something that is so good. I would LOVE to eat this!!
Dori recently posted..The Long Runs
I don’t think I could handle this one. Soft bread always makes me sick to my stomach after a 6th grade experiment where we had to calculate how long it took bread to dissolve in our mouths. LOL
Tina recently posted..it has never felt so good to sit
Hopefully that recipe is a winner for you!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday recently posted..do ya think Im sexy
Wow girl! I am loving it!! Good luck!!
That is very creative, but it does not seem like enough food to serve 4. I think your serving should be a little bigger than 2 half pieces of toast!!!
Well, *disclaimer* serves four with the addition of side salad or could serve two. Derek and I weren’t very hungry last night, which I’m thinking skewed my serving sizes. π
That looks delicious and easy to make … I just might have to try this sometime this week!
Carly (Swim, Run, Om) recently posted..Giveaway time!
I hope you win and get to go! I definitely would love to experience it, too, but it’s not in the budget :-/
so interesting! I never would have thought to do that! I hope you get the sponsorship!
Heather recently posted..Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Looks good, can’t wait to meet you at the festival!
Marci recently posted..Itβs the weekend!
Cool idea!!
Brittney recently posted..Charlotte Oktoberfest
YUM! what a great-looking recipe and you can just tell those left overs are going to rock. I have a thing(love) for left overs =))
That is a really creative idea! I hope you win π
Sana recently posted..Swoon for Roons
Mmm… it looks yummy and pretty easy! Sounds like a winner to me! Good luck π
Nic recently posted..New Moves Monday- Curtsy Lunges
this looks FABULOUS !! you are so creative, I think this is a winner!
Kristina @ spabettie recently posted..peanut butter chocolate ice cream
MMMM… That actually reminds me of Pappa Al Pomodoro, the Italian bread soup, which is basically just onions, tomatoes, and stale bread stewed together until the bread gets mushy and thickens the soup–it’s totally crazy and wonderful. The addition of the butternut squash, though, brilliance.
Peggy recently posted..Pizza- and a conversion
So freaking creative! Love it!
Clare @ Fitting It All In recently posted..Nutcrackers
Looks great! I really wanted to go to Foodbuzz, but I can’t swing the ticket this year unfortunately.
Kelly recently posted..The End
This looks so good, Meghann! The whole time I was reading, I was thinking it sounded like a savory bread pudding! Great job and good luck!
This looks awesome!!!!
Lauren recently posted..High School Visit
I have extra bread from my bread pudding yesterday. And a butternut squash on my counter. Trying it!!
Tay recently posted..Running Peep Show
What an interesting take on a favorite “comfort” food!! I can’t wait to try it. I’m crossing my fingers for you too!!
Oh wow, that’s sooooo crazy!!! In a good way π I’d never think to do that.
And I’m bummed I just moved away from SF right before this…. π
Monique@She’s Going The Distance recently posted..Moroccan Chicken Tagine
How unique! I’ll have to give it a try!
considering my obsession with winter squash, I’m going to have to give this one a whirl! Thanks for sharing.
Cathy B.
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes recently posted..Simple Sauteed Apples
Wow how creative! Good luck you deserve it!
Elizabeth recently posted..Pumpkin Butter
This recipe sounds wonderful! I actually bought my first loaf of Natures Pride Bread the other day (I bought the Honey Wheat and really like the taste). I’m certain this will be dinner tomorrow. Thanks!!! I hope they choose you!
You guys over there in the States are so lucky – I wish I could go to Foodbuzz/Blogher and other blogging events – I hope you made it, this looks like a tasty and easy recipe!
Sasa recently posted..Beignets and The Deep Fear of Deep Fry
BOOK MARKED! You should so win- this looks delicious. I wish I could go to the festival too…sigh π
Erica recently posted..Peanut Butter Flour Breakfast Biscuits
Wow, bread pudding and lasgagna combined. Genuis! I wonder if Gluten free bread would still work? thanks!
WHOA that looks so good! i love the idea of savory bread pudding!!!
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