If You're A Pumpkin Lover

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  • angiebaby71
    angiebaby71 Posts: 1 Member
    Yes this is the way it is used in Australia most of the time it is eating as a vegie added to salad or other main course meals. It is available all year round as whole pumpkins i have never seen it sold buy the can! So the recipe below needs to be fresh pumpkin cut up not in a can (i don't know what state it is in the can I'm guessing sloppy I maybe wrong). I have also added the link (I'm not very high tech so you may just have to cut and paste if you can't click on it) you will find heaps of recipes the way we use it in Australia, I luv pumpkin and always traded my roast spuds for my brothers roast pumpkin growing up. You may also find the mash pumpkin you had in California as there is a few recipes at taste.com.au for that also!
    BTW I also add goat feta to recipe below it makes it fantastic!!! pitty it is breakfast time here.

    http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/14443/pumpkin+and+spinach+salad

    Pumpkin and spinach salad

    Ingredients (serves 6)
    600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into wedges
    2 tsp olive oil
    2 tsp honey
    2 tsp sesame seeds
    1 tbs fresh lemon juice
    1 tbs honey, extra
    2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
    2 tsp wholegrain mustard
    1 x 150g pkt baby spinach leaves
    1 x 75g pkt toasted pine nuts
  • harmonysdream
    harmonysdream Posts: 92 Member
    I love pumpkin. My mouth is watering thinking about trying some of these. Thanks everyone!
  • MrsJax11
    MrsJax11 Posts: 354 Member
    bump
  • Healthy_Hannah483
    Healthy_Hannah483 Posts: 151 Member
    BUMP
  • TripleJ3
    TripleJ3 Posts: 945 Member
    One of my faves. I add a bit of chipotle in adobo too...

    http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/467

    Serves 6

    Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili. Garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.
    Ingredients

    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1 small yellow onion, chopped
    1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
    2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
    1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
    1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
    1 cup water
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    Method

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook until browned. Add tomatoes, pumpkin, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add beans. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes more. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.
    Nutrition

    Per serving (about 12oz/348g-wt.): 280 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 20g protein


    Yes please!
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    BUMP!! sound delicious
  • thomasdyre
    thomasdyre Posts: 25 Member
    pumpkin
  • dvarrassi12
    dvarrassi12 Posts: 66
    bump
  • MadPanda75
    MadPanda75 Posts: 73 Member
    You just made my day!
  • Cold_Steel
    Cold_Steel Posts: 897 Member
    I love anything with pumpkin in it...especially this time of year so when I found this recipe I just had to try it. It was a huge success so I thought I'd share...

    Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese

    8 oz container of Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese
    1/2 Cup Libby's Pure Pumpkin
    1 1/2 tsp McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
    1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    2 tbsp light brown sugar
    dash of salt (optional)

    Mix all ingredients until well blended. Makes 10 servings of 2 tbsp each.

    Per serving: 80 Calories, 5 Carbs, 7 Fat, 1 Protein, 100 Sodium (more if you add the salt)

    It's so yummy!!!!!! ENJOY!!! :)


    Toss it in a cup of black coffee and stir... and you basically get a pumpkin spice latte !
  • tiggerbounce411
    tiggerbounce411 Posts: 401 Member
    YUM BUMPOLA!!!
  • beazelsmom
    beazelsmom Posts: 20
    I love pumpkin lol. I make homemade pumpkin pie filling. It is sooooooo much tastier than the can stuff, and its really easy, I can mine, so in the middle of july, If I want a pie, bam yummy goodness lol. I can all kinds of things, so let me know if your interested in recipes or have canning wisdom to share :)
  • MeredithRN
    MeredithRN Posts: 119 Member
    This post makes me feel like I'm home :-D
  • Jycooper
    Jycooper Posts: 195
    sounds yummy will have to try
  • ThinspiredButterfly
    ThinspiredButterfly Posts: 176 Member
    bumpp
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    nom nom nom...
  • mona24523
    mona24523 Posts: 100
    Bump
  • MrsJax11
    MrsJax11 Posts: 354 Member
    I made the pumpkin pancake recipe, but used pumpkin pie mix since I didn't have plain pumpkin. It was good -- but the pancakes browned faster due to the higher sugar content. I am going to try again, and also try adding pumpkin to my Oatmeal pancake recipe.
    Mixing up that cream cheese today, too!
  • debjo11
    debjo11 Posts: 2 Member
    This sounds very good and I am a Starbucks junkie. I am going to try this one!:smile::smile:
  • thunt1990
    thunt1990 Posts: 157 Member
    So many good pumpkin recipes. Im definitely going to have to come back to it and get some good recipes for thanksgiving. Thanks everyone
  • sadielane
    sadielane Posts: 83 Member
    Bump :)
  • 20dee
    20dee Posts: 28 Member
    bump
  • GrammyWhammy
    GrammyWhammy Posts: 484 Member
    Pumpkins! Bump. Thanks.
  • violon
    violon Posts: 74 Member
    BUMPkin
  • eyeballer
    eyeballer Posts: 50
    Thanks for SHARING!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Has Edy's (Dreyer's) (slow churned) Pumpkin ice cream been mentioned yet?

    OK - I know this is "evil" just a little (Dixie cup full) really hits the spot!
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
    Has Edy's (Dreyer's) (slow churned) Pumpkin ice cream been mentioned yet?

    OK - I know this is "evil" just a little (Dixie cup full) really hits the spot!

    I bought some of that last year....MUST NOT BRING IT INTO HOUSE!!
  • allie864
    allie864 Posts: 298
    I saw the title of this thread, said "yes, I am..." & now I have some reading to catch up on :wink:
  • Jolenebib
    Jolenebib Posts: 142 Member
    bump
  • Alexa712
    Alexa712 Posts: 62 Member
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