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  • redfroggie
    redfroggie Posts: 591 Member
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    We only get pumpkin once a year in the UK. So I buy 2, gut them, roast the seeds, cut the flesh and cook it. If you cube it large enough it's easy to peel it after it's soft. I then mash it and portion it out and freeze it. It's also good if your dog has an upset tummy or is constipated. I just feed it to them on a spoon and when I'm really ambitious I make a couple batchs of pumpkin dog biscuits, they love it!
  • ixap
    ixap Posts: 675 Member
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    Where the heck are you finding this pumpkin?
    canned section at the grocery store.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
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    you can also get pumpkin SEEDS at certain grocery stores like Trader Joes
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
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    One of my favorite pumpkin recipes:

    Low Carb Pumpkin Sausage Soup
    Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 About This Recipe
    This is such a warm and hearty, low carb soup.

    Ingredients
    1 (12 ounce) packages Jimmy Dean sausage
    1/2 cup minced onions
    1 clove minced garlic
    1 tablespoon italian seasoning
    1 -2 cup fresh chopped mushrooms
    1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin or 2 cups fresh pumpkin
    4 cups chicken broth
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    1/2 cup water
    Salt and Pepper to taste



    Directions
    Brown sausage, drain, then add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms and sauté until done.
    Add pumpkin to this mixture and mix well.
    Then stir in the broth and mix well.
    Simmer 20-30 minutes.
    Stir in the heavy cream and water and simmer on low another 10-15 minute
    salt & pepper to taste.
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
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    Pumpkin is awesome. I love it in oatmeal, mixed into banana soft serve, in smoothies, in polenta, in chili... I could go on. Pepitas are good too :)
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
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    I have had two cans of pumpkin sitting in my cabinets not knowing what to do with them.. this is excellent! I'm definitely trying pumpkin oatmeal and adding some in my smoothies. Thank you! :drinker:
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    Pumpkin is one of my favorites! I wish I had grown a pumpkin patch this year. I'm stuck with canned pumpkin for now.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
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    I love it! I love making pumpkin pie smoothies!
  • tlamarch
    tlamarch Posts: 105
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    here 's my fav way to add pumpkin into my life

    The Pumpkin Protein Shake
    1 cup ice
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein, I use chocolate
    1/2 cup canned pumpkin
    1 tbsp stevia
    add pumpkin pie spice to taste
    1 graham cracker sheet ( i never add this last part)
  • shadowvampira
    shadowvampira Posts: 48
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    BUMP
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
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    here 's my fav way to add pumpkin into my life

    The Pumpkin Protein Shake
    1 cup ice
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein, I use chocolate
    1/2 cup canned pumpkin
    1 tbsp stevia
    add pumpkin pie spice to taste
    1 graham cracker sheet ( i never add this last part)

    :love: that sounds amazing! Have you tried it without the Stevia and the pumpkin pie spice? I have everything but that. It still sounds good but I'm not sure if it'll be too 'bland'.
  • istillwantbacon
    istillwantbacon Posts: 5
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    I make a mean pumpkin and thyme ravioli. Mmm. Thanks for reminding me about that :D

    can you ship some my way? :)
    pumpkin filled anysortofpasta is one of my very favorite things to see on a menu!
  • monstercakes
    monstercakes Posts: 78 Member
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    I always put pumpkin and cinnamon in my oatmeal! i can't wait until fall coz EVERYTHING is pumpkiny. tehe
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
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    Hmmm, I'm going to give it a shot! I love pumpkin. =) Maybe I'll mix it into my yogurt in the mornings!
  • alisiaendris
    alisiaendris Posts: 213 Member
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    Ok... :love:

    Found these pumpkin recipies and wanted to share:

    http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2010/10/14/100-ways-to-cook-a-pumpkin/

    A wide variety here....and...pictures! :happy:
  • alisiaendris
    alisiaendris Posts: 213 Member
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    here 's my fav way to add pumpkin into my life

    The Pumpkin Protein Shake
    1 cup ice
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein, I use chocolate
    1/2 cup canned pumpkin
    1 tbsp stevia
    add pumpkin pie spice to taste
    1 graham cracker sheet ( i never add this last part)

    :love: that sounds amazing! Have you tried it without the Stevia and the pumpkin pie spice? I have everything but that. It still sounds good but I'm not sure if it'll be too 'bland'.

    Could use splenda or hyvee's version Delecta instead of Stevia. It would be pretty bland w/o the spice, but you can get a small container for a buck or two.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
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    here 's my fav way to add pumpkin into my life

    The Pumpkin Protein Shake
    1 cup ice
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein, I use chocolate
    1/2 cup canned pumpkin
    1 tbsp stevia
    add pumpkin pie spice to taste
    1 graham cracker sheet ( i never add this last part)

    HOLY PUMPKIN that sounds AMAZING!!!!
  • tbisca1
    tbisca1 Posts: 142
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    During my weightloss journey pumpkin played a vital role! I love it!
  • TiffanySuscheck
    TiffanySuscheck Posts: 123 Member
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    I am obsessed with all things pumpkin. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
    <3
  • lilybug13
    lilybug13 Posts: 154
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    This is my favorite pumpkin recipe and you can use it in anything (pancakes, smoothies, cookies, oatmeal...)

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/10/pumpkin-butter.html

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