I Had a Dream
(Of Summer Squash)
August 07, 2015 | By
It’s rare that I can actually remember my dreams but when my eyes sprung open at 5 a.m. the other morning my dream was vivid and memorable. In fact, it felt more like a vision, coming to me as clear as day. It was so simple, but yet slightly complex…It was a summer squash recipe.
Having planted my biggest garden yet, I could really see that the summer squash was taking over, and it was PRODUCING! I surveyed the crop with pride. My son and I go to the garden every day (it’s part of a community plot through our local NGO, Growing Gardens) and we water and harvest what’s available.
For the last 4 days we have taken home giant summer squash, each one bigger than the last. As they started to crowd my countertop I felt myself getting more anxious. What could I possibly make with this much summer squash? I poured through recipes and nothing jumped out at me. I needed one that used a LOT of summer squash, and it seemed all the ones I found only called for 1 small-medium squash.
My subconscious kept working on my squash problem long after my conscious brain had given up and gone to bed. The answer came to me in a dream. I woke up with a plan, went to work, went to the grocery store, got my dream ingredients, and made the dish. Was this a recipe delivered to me by a higher being? Probably not, but then again, it was REALLY good. My entire family couldn’t get enough of it, that’s three kids spanning 4 – 14, a hungry husband, and a new puppy. Also in attendance at the squash feast were my sister and my good friend, who too enjoyed the dish immensely. So, I give you my summer squash dreams…. Happy gardening!
For the last 4 days we have taken home giant summer squash, each one bigger than the last. As they started to crowd my countertop I felt myself getting more anxious. What could I possibly make with this much summer squash? I poured through recipes and nothing jumped out at me. I needed one that used a LOT of summer squash, and it seemed all the ones I found only called for 1 small-medium squash.
My subconscious kept working on my squash problem long after my conscious brain had given up and gone to bed. The answer came to me in a dream. I woke up with a plan, went to work, went to the grocery store, got my dream ingredients, and made the dish. Was this a recipe delivered to me by a higher being? Probably not, but then again, it was REALLY good. My entire family couldn’t get enough of it, that’s three kids spanning 4 – 14, a hungry husband, and a new puppy. Also in attendance at the squash feast were my sister and my good friend, who too enjoyed the dish immensely. So, I give you my summer squash dreams…. Happy gardening!
Summer Squash Lasagna
Ingredients:
2-3 medium to large summer squash
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
10-12 thin slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
15 oz (1 package) of ricotta cheese
10-12 slices of bacon
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
16 oz if diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
Fresh or frozen spinach (quantity depends on how much you like spinach)
salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
(1) 9x13 glass baking dish
(1) baking sheet
Summer Squash Lasagna
Ingredients:
2-3 medium to large summer squash
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
10-12 thin slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
15 oz (1 package) of ricotta cheese
10-12 slices of bacon
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
16 oz if diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
Fresh or frozen spinach (quantity depends on how much you like spinach)
salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
(1) 9x13 glass baking dish
(1) baking sheet
