Guest guest Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 ....Now what do I do with it. Its that time of year again for fresh pumpkin. And I've never cooked one before. So I'd love to know what delicious things I can make with it. Also, how would I prepare it. Do I need to take the skin off? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 emily, I also bought a pumpkin and made two delicious pies that i can't stop eating. I just use the recipe in Elaine's book and if you can eat nuts I make a pecan cinnamon topping and it so yummy. Also the cookies are quite good out of Elaine's book. I would love to make muffins, maybe someone has a good pumpkin muffin recipe. How i cook the pumpkin is just cut it in half and take seeds and pulp out then i stick two halves down on cookie sheet with a lttle water, not much and cook for about 45 min to an hour depending on size of pumpkin until soft at 350. I hope you enjoy your pumpkin wrote: ...Now what do I do with it. Its that time of year again for fresh pumpkin. And I've never cooked one before. So I'd love to know what delicious things I can make with it. Also, how would I prepare it. Do I need to take the skin off? Thanks! --------------------------------- Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 , Using a large, sharp knife, cut the pumpkin in half vertically -- you can leave the stem on one half, no need to cut IT in half! Scrape the strings and seeds out with a spoon. Place the halves, cut side down, on a cookie sheet or sheets, and place in a 350F oven for one half to one hour. (It might take more, but this is most likely, depending on what size it is.) It will soften, and when done, you should be able to put a fork through the skin and well into the meat of the pumpkin. Remove from oven, allow to cool so you can handle it easily. Scrape the pumpkin meet off the skin. It is possible to cut it into cubes for use in casseroles and things, but I mostly have pulp which I mash. This is another item which you can pre-measure in cup-size globs on a baking tray, freeze, and then pry off and store in zip top bags. As for what you can make with it... oh, MY! Lots and lots! Pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin and cranberry casserole... the possibilities are limited only by the imagination! I do butternut this way a bunch because we like it, and I hate the mess of cooking one every time I want one. (Harry approves because then HE only has to wash the pans once!) — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 , you are in luck! We have an entire file of pumpkin recipes here: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pecanbread/files/ mom to -12 SCD 4/23/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 You guys are the best. Now if I can just convince my 6 week old daughter to nap so I can make something deliciously pumpkin, I'll be all set. The pumpkin recipe file is great!!!! Thanks so much! > > > , > > Using a large, sharp knife, cut the pumpkin in > half vertically -- you can leave the stem on one > half, no need to cut IT in half! > > Scrape the strings and seeds out with a spoon. > > Place the halves, cut side down, on a cookie > sheet or sheets, and place in a 350F oven for one > half to one hour. (It might take more, but this > is most likely, depending on what size it is.) It > will soften, and when done, you should be able to > put a fork through the skin and well into the meat of the pumpkin. > > Remove from oven, allow to cool so you can handle > it easily. Scrape the pumpkin meet off the skin. > It is possible to cut it into cubes for use in > casseroles and things, but I mostly have pulp > which I mash. This is another item which you can > pre-measure in cup-size globs on a baking tray, > freeze, and then pry off and store in zip top bags. > > As for what you can make with it... oh, MY! Lots > and lots! Pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin and > cranberry casserole... the possibilities are limited only by the imagination! > > I do butternut this way a bunch because we like > it, and I hate the mess of cooking one every time > I want one. (Harry approves because then HE only has to wash the pans once!) > > > — Marilyn > New Orleans, Louisiana, USA > Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 > Darn Good SCD Cook > No Human Children > Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I make pumpkin soup. It is delicious. (recipe for 3-4 people) Cut one slice of pumpkin and peel it (approximately 250 g) cut it in small pieces and put it in the microwave with very little water for 30 min at maximum power, if you do not like microwave ovens use a normal oven for 45 min. Then simmer the pumpkin with a sliced onion and some celey, add water or chicken stock (approx. 500 ml or 2 cups). for 20-30 min, put in food processor and make a soup, put it back in saucepan to make it hot, add olive oil, grated parmesan cheese (or grated cheddar cheese), salt, black pepper and parsley. I remove the celery before processing because it is too fibrous and we do not like it.It is very filling, we enjoy it with cashew nuts cheesy crackers. Let me know if you want that receipe as well, I got it from somebody on this forum last May. Bye bye Stefania --- ha scritto: > ...Now what do I do with it. Its that time of year > again for fresh > pumpkin. And I've never cooked one before. So I'd > love to know what > delicious things I can make with it. Also, how would > I prepare it. Do I > need to take the skin off? > Thanks! > > > ___________________________________ L'email della prossima generazione? Puoi averla con la nuova Yahoo! Mail: http://it.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hi, The pumpkin soup recipe would be great! Thanks, Beth V D B Organic Farms Bob & Beth Van De Boom N5181 Pinnow Rd. Delavan, WI 53115 Re: I bought a pumpkin... I make pumpkin soup. It is delicious. (recipe for 3-4 people) Cut one slice of pumpkin and peel it (approximately 250 g) cut it in small pieces and put it in the microwave with very little water for 30 min at maximum power, if you do not like microwave ovens use a normal oven for 45 min. Then simmer the pumpkin with a sliced onion and some celey, add water or chicken stock (approx. 500 ml or 2 cups). for 20-30 min, put in food processor and make a soup, put it back in saucepan to make it hot, add olive oil, grated parmesan cheese (or grated cheddar cheese), salt, black pepper and parsley. I remove the celery before processing because it is too fibrous and we do not like it.It is very filling, we enjoy it with cashew nuts cheesy crackers. Let me know if you want that receipe as well, I got it from somebody on this forum last May. Bye bye Stefania --- ha scritto: > ...Now what do I do with it. Its that time of year > again for fresh > pumpkin. And I've never cooked one before. So I'd > love to know what > delicious things I can make with it. Also, how would > I prepare it. Do I > need to take the skin off? > Thanks! > > > ___________________________________ L'email della prossima generazione? Puoi averla con la nuova Yahoo! Mail: http://it.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 The crock pot is my new favorite appliance. I use it to slow roast butternut and acorn squash (my son can't do pumpkin). YUM! It would work well for pumpkin too (I use a little veggie oil in the bottom of the pot too). Here's a recipe I made up the other night. Great fall soup! Squash and Garlic Bisque roast winter squash in crock pot (wash ouside and cut in large pieces to fit pot) (4 hours on high) roast organic garlic head in crock pot (don't peel--just wash outside and trim) (4 hours on high) I roased the garlic a week ago, but you could probably do it right in with the squash. cool ingredients then scrape squash flesh and 4-6 peeled garlic cloves into blender. Add 2 or more cups home made chicken or turkey broth and about 2 or more cups water. Blend and add water until you get the right thickness. Heat in a sauce pan and salt at the table. YUM! Holly mom of Quinn, ASD, SCD 4 weeks > > Hi, > > The pumpkin soup recipe would be great! Thanks, Beth > V D B Organic Farms > Bob & Beth Van De Boom > N5181 Pinnow Rd. > Delavan, WI 53115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 We have a steamer we use for all the veggies and squashes. We were eating steamed veggies before SCD but added in the butternut squash and a couple others. Might try pumpkin this fall - sounds good. W. Re: I bought a pumpkin... The crock pot is my new favorite appliance. I use it to slow roast butternut and acorn squash (my son can't do pumpkin). YUM! It would work well for pumpkin too (I use a little veggie oil in the bottom of the pot too). Here's a recipe I made up the other night. Great fall soup! Squash and Garlic Bisque roast winter squash in crock pot (wash ouside and cut in large pieces to fit pot) (4 hours on high) roast organic garlic head in crock pot (don't peel--just wash outside and trim) (4 hours on high) I roased the garlic a week ago, but you could probably do it right in with the squash. cool ingredients then scrape squash flesh and 4-6 peeled garlic cloves into blender. Add 2 or more cups home made chicken or turkey broth and about 2 or more cups water. Blend and add water until you get the right thickness. Heat in a sauce pan and salt at the table. YUM! Holly mom of Quinn, ASD, SCD 4 weeks > > Hi, > > The pumpkin soup recipe would be great! Thanks, Beth > V D B Organic Farms > Bob & Beth Van De Boom > N5181 Pinnow Rd. > Delavan, WI 53115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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