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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

INGREDIENTS 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (125 g) 1 pint basket fresh strawberries, if possible with stem and cap attached (500 ml) Broad green leaves for decoration (optional) DIRECTIONS Yields about 6 servings, 3 or 4 strawberries per serving. Break or … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Tip

Pumpkin is a winter squash so other winter squashes such as butternut, crookneck, and hubbard can be substituted for Pumpkin in recipes. Whichever of the winter squashes you choose, prepare as if you were using Pumpkin. Since it is difficult … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup sifted flour 2T sugar 3tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 3/4 cup milk 1 cup canned or pureed, cooked pumpkin 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 egg yolks … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Muffins

INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 cup Pumpkin puree 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup raisins DIRECTIONS … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash & Leek Soup

INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 lbs Butternut Squash 4 large leeks, chopped 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4 cup butter 5 cups chicken stock Salt, pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Cut Squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds. Bake at 350F until tender. When cool … Continue reading

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Apple & Pecan Filled Squash

INGREDIENTS 2 medium Acorn Squash 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine 1 cup chopped, unpeeled apple 1/4 cup toasted, chopped pecans DIRECTIONS Cut Acorn Squash in half, remove seeds. Place Squash, cut side up, in a … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Loaves

INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 2 cup sugar 3/4 cup softened butter 2 eggs 2 cups Pumpkin puree DIRECTIONS Sift … Continue reading

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Spiced Pumpkin as a Vegetable

One or two sugar baby Pumpkins, cooked and pulp removed. Mash pulp, add a chunk of butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon to taste. Blend. Add milk until the mixture has the consistency of mashed potatoes. Serve immediately. If desired, … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pecan Pie

INGREDIENTS Filling: 1 unbaked 9″ pie shell 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup Pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp cloves Topping: 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2/3 cup corn syrup 2/3 cup sugar 2T … Continue reading

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

INGREDIENTS 1 cup Pumpkin seeds 1T butter or margarine 1/4 tsp seasoned salt DIRECTIONS Remove any fiber clinging to Pumpkin seeds; wash and drain well. Spread seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast at 250F for 1 … Continue reading

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