Like the old vaudevillian said, words that start with the letter “P” are funny; and words with “K” are funny. If that′s the criteria, then the word “pumpkin” should be a riot. And, actually, it is. Pumpkin just isn′t a serious word. It′s used as a pet name — an endearment often further cutesyfied as […]
by Sidney Carlisle Pumpkin treats are perfect for cooler weather and the upcoming holidays October is the beginning of pumpkin season and signals the approach of the two official pumpkin holidays – Halloween and Thanksgiving. Both holidays require pumpkin and wouldn’t be complete without it. And while you and I are planning decorations and menus, pumpkin
Called pepitas in Spanish, save those pumpkin seeds when you carve the jack-o-lantern. Properly prepared, they are a tasty treat.
All soup fans will be more than pleased with this splendid soup.
This is a truly excellent pie. The layers remain separate and distinct, and the flavors compliment each other beautifully. Pumpkin Pecan Pie is sure to be a hit on your holiday table. Kitchen Tools You’ll Need More Pie Recipes
This cheesecake is one of our most highly-praised recipes. You can serve Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake during the Fall holidays as your seasonal cheesecake. The recipe for the pecan gingersnap crust is a prize in itself, but the whole cake is one you’ll make again and again. This recipe appeared in the article Puns and Pumpkins. Kitchen
Not exactly a cake or a pudding, this scrumptious pumpkin dessert will have folks begging you for the recipe — just like I begged it from a fellow employee when he brought his wife’s creation to the office. Pumpkin Pudding Cake is an all-round fantastic dessert. It transports extremely well, and is delicious served warm
Flan is an elegant, incredibly delicious dessert that is fairly easy to put together, and this recipe for pumpkin flan is no exception. If you have no experience with the hot-water-bath cooking method, be sure to read the instructions carefully so that you have a complete understanding of the process. It isn’t rocket science, but
Recipes for pumpkin bread are easy to find, but this is one of the best I’ve ever tasted. Moist, but not falling apart. Sweet, but not too sweet, and redolent with spices. Also freezes very well. This recipe comes from Patricia Mitchell’s article Puns and Pumpkins.
Pumpkin squares are a big fall season favorite, but they’re delicious year round. You can mix them up quickly and have them ready in no time. This one of Sidney Carlisle’s fine recipes from her article about Pumpkin Desserts.
This is one of Dave Lieberman’s recipes from the excellent Dave’s Dinners.
This is a great cake in or out of pumpkin season. If you don’t already have one, get yourself a Bundt cake pan. This recipe is courtesy of Texas cook Sidney Carlisle in her article about Pumpkin Desserts.
Put your own stamp on dinner by serving pumpkin rolls instead of the usual bread rolls at dinner. These tasty rolls are not the heavy, fattening pumpkin rolls made with cream cheese. The pumpkin flavor signals that’s wonderful Fall weather.