Squashtoberfest is an autumn celebration cooking contest in honor of all things squash and pumpkin. Zehnder’s invited all home cooks, aspiring amateur chefs and TV network “Foodies” to enter into the day long, three-event cooking competition with three categories: Savory Dishes, Soup Dishes, Sweet Surprises and the Jams, Jellies and Preserves Contest. All recipes were required to include some type of squash or pumpkin.
And the winners are:
Savory Category:
1st Place: Teri Rasey with Smothered Squash, Bean and Rice Burrito
2nd Place: Donna Costello with Zucchini Chicken Wrappers
3rd Place: Megan McNamara with Greek Cavatappi in a Spaghetti Squash Boat
Sweet Category:
1st Place: Lisa Bly with Pumpkin Panda Bears stuffed with Pecan Pie Filling
2nd Place: Donna Bardocz with Pumpkin Salted Caramel Candied Bacon Cupcakes
3rd Place: Barbara Wheeler with Pumpkin Mousse Triffle
Soup Category:
1st Place: Linda Stanley with Cozy Comfort Pumpkin Soup
2nd Place: Laura Allen with Belly Warming Squash and Meatball Soup
3rd Place: Pam Ill with Smooth and Silky Summer Squash and Ham Chowder
Jams/Jellies/Preserves:
1st Place: Martie McCartin with Amaretto Peach Pecan Jam
2nd Place: Teri Rasey with Pina Colada Jam
3rd Place: Diane Onnie with Bourbon Peach Jam