One of the best traditions in my family is our Thanksgiving menu, which includes dishes that have been around our family's turkey for many, many generations. One of the highlights is the pumpkin pie.
Like many people, I encounter pumpkins on Halloween, when I cut one and stick a candle in it, and on Thanksgiving, when I eat it in a pie. However, this year, I have seen the orange light; there are all sorts of things one can do with a pumpkin in the kitchen.
Now, I'm excited about the possibilities:
Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Cupcakes with Apple Chai Glaze
Pumpkin Chili Cupcakes with Ganache Icing and Pumpkin Seed Brittle
(scroll down to find this recipe)
Pumpkin Butter
Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars
Pumpkin and Maple Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pumpkin Bouillabaisse
Mexican Pumpkin Soup
Why should I eat pumpkins anyway? The vibrant orange tells us that this is a great source of nutrition. Specifically, the pumpkin boasts Vitamins A, C, E, and K, antioxidant carotenoids, magnesium, potassium and iron.
How do I get started using pumpkin if I don't want to scrape it out of a can? The Expatriate's Kitchen has a great article about taking the pumpkin from the patch to the table.
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