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Friday, October 12, 2018

Foodie Friday ~ Ingredient Spotlight: Pumpkin


Pumpkin is one of Fall's special treats. It's cute on the doorstep, but especially fabulous when cooked. It's time to think outside of the pie shell, and expand our pumpkin recipe indexes. Think, pumpkin chili, crostini, mashed potatoes, and the prettiest pumpkin pie you ever saw.
Many thanks to my friend, Mary, for all of her recipe emails! Get ready to be hungry, friends.

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HERE: 20 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes & Cooks' Tools

Pumpkin Pie Martini
The author swears that these taste exactly like pumpkin pie. I don't mind drinking my dessert, do you? A haute house cocktail for your next
 Fall fete!
We Are Not Martha


Baked Pumpkin Fondue
I always think Fondue is a crowd pleaser. The idea behind this recipe is simple....bake a pumpkin and fill it with fondue. By the way, I have tried the Harvest Stone Gluten Free Crackers, and they are delish! But in this case, I would also serve some apples, 
and crunchy bread.
Brooke Lark

Instant Pot Pumpkin Walnut Chili
What an interesting array of ingredients....bulgar, walnuts, pumpkin, chipotle peppers, fire roasted tomatoes and more. Perfect for vegans.
Pinch of Yum


More Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
If baking isn't your thing, or you want to send a trick or treat across the miles, you won't be disappointed with these. They come from Chicago's award winning bakery. The moist pumpkin cake is filled with buttery caramel sauce, then topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. These are worth every calorie and penny.
Williams Sonoma

Pumpkin & Brie Crostini
With Candied Nuts
These look fancy, but Lori promises that they are 100%  attainable for us all. I love serving crostini, and these are next on my list.
Foxes Love Lemons

Pumpkin Beer Broccoli Cheddar Soup
What's not to love about this soup? It’s got your veggies, your cheese, and is the perfect soup to serve during the month of October. The Pumpkin Beer adds the fun.
Half Baked Harvest

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
A make ahead breakfast or brunch treat. It's simple but sensational. A must make.
Recipe Girl


Martha Stewart Harvest Servers
Perfect pieces for all of your Autumn entertaining. and they are now on sale.
Macy's

Homemade 6 Ingredient Spiced 
Pumpkin Butter
This recipe can be made in 30 minutes or low and slow in a slow cooker. The sweetness is real maple syrup ( and as a plus, has no sodium ). There is no added sugar making it a healthier treat than most good things.
Half Baked Harvest

The Best Pumpkin Cake Ever
For sure I know there could not be a prettier cake, ever. Of course the pumpkin and spices are all topped off with a cream cheese frosting. And there is the salted caramel drizzle. I make that all of the time, it's easy and so much better than the jar stuff. What a showstopper, huh? 
Broma Bakery

Parmesan Bacon Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is proof that pumpkin is one of the most versatile foods in the world. I just love when a recipe gives a twist to an old classic. Sounds so yummy to me.
Rasa Malaysia

5 Minute Pumpkin Hummus 
Have you noticed that people really like Hummus? But I bet that most people have not had the homemade pumpkin variety. It sounds really interesting.
The Every Kitchen

Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes With Caramelized Apple Pecan Topping
{ Gluten Free and Vegan }
This is an ultimate Fall treat for anyone no matter what their dietary preferences are. The topping is everything!
Heather Christo


Organic Pumpkin Puree
I think this just might be a must have for the season. Love that all of the ingredients are organic! You can use this sauce for pastas, soups and many other fall favorites. 
Now on sale for half price.
Williams Sonoma

Pumpkin Baked Ziti With Sage Sausage
A creamy comforting dish for a crisp Fall evening. Nothing smells like Fall to me more
 than sage.
Vodka and Biscuits

Pumpkin Pecan Cookies With 
Caramel  Drizzle
You just can't beat a great cookie. Have I told you that I judge a restaurant by cookies on their dessert menu? Most don't have it, but the really creative eateries do. These would do just fine. I'm adding them to my cookie repertoire.
Sprinkle Bakes


Roasted Pumpkin Fettuccine
The brilliant depth of color of this dish comes from roasting pumpkin, onion, garlic and seasonings. Then you process the veggies to create the pumpkin pasta sauce. A brilliant idea. So attractive, too.
Wholesome Patisserie

Staub Black Ceramic Mini Pumpkin Set
These little black magic pumpkins go from the freezer, to the 500 degree oven to the table and into the dishwasher. Love a good thing that is both pretty and practical.
Food52


Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Now why would anyone want plane 'ol pumpkin pie when you can have this? Meringue is one of my favorite things to create.  It is sweet 
as sugar.
The Pioneer Woman

Spiced Pumpkin Maple Latte
We will end with the perfect after dinner coffee. I am not a coffee drinker, but this recipe could make me into one.
Half Baked Harvest


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