Always a decision this time of the year as to which pumpkin bars to make – silky pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin bars with a crunchy oat crust, pumpkin bars with a maple sugar streusel topping, and the list goes on. I’m starting the Fall season off with this light cake pumpkin bar with a silky …
Quick breads are great homemade treats to send in care packages as they ship well, taste great, and are easy to make. This Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread is a snap to make, it freezes well, ships without crumbling , and it tastes wonderful! Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Shipping Breads & Cookies in Care …
Quick Summary: Traditional Italian winter squash varieties like Marina di Chioggia, Piena di Napoli, and Violina Rugosa offer superior flavor but aren’t available in stores. They’re easy to grow, store for months, and work beautifully in pasta, risotto, and roasted dishes. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner to intermediate Jump to: Italian Squash …
This fall, cozy up with a warming twist on a classic cocktail. A great little pick-me-up for rainy days, this pumpkin spice espresso martini is the perfect combination of intense espresso, boozy vanilla vodka, and homemade pumpkin spice simple syrup. Jump To: RECIPE | Ingredients | Directions Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Ingredients Pumpkin Spice Simple …
Peperonata (peh-peh-roh-NAH-tah) is a Southern Italian vegetable dish of slow-cooked, or stewed bell peppers with onion and garlic. I make peperonata every fall when my pepper harvest at HeathGlen Organic Farm peaks, and I use it on everything: pork chops, bunless burgers, ground beef, white fish, even as a bruschetta topping. This version pairs …
Quick Summary: Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds. Boil, season, and roast them for a crunchy, healthy snack or garnish. This recipe uses smoked paprika and garlic, with Mexican spice variations including chile-lime and spicy seasonings. Works with any pumpkin or winter squash seeds. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10-25 min | Makes: 6 servings …
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is served in the US as candied yams or sweet potatoes, but the key ingredients to this Mexican recipe include piloncillo syrup, cinnamon sticks, orange peel …
Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 hours (slow cooker) | Serves: 6 This Mexican-style turkey chili is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also …
Quick Summary: Heirloom winter squash varieties offer superior flavor compared to commercial hybrids. Top picks include Blue Hubbard (roasting), Sweet Meat (soups), Cinderella/Rouge Vif D’Etampes (pies), Long Island Cheese (classic pumpkin pie), Butternut (versatile), and Red Kuri/Hokkaido (nutty and sweet). Cure squash for 1-2 weeks after harvest to harden skins for winter storage. Read time: …
There is no better Fall breakfast (in my humble opinion!) than rich, velvety pumpkin butter slathered on toast with a cup of coffee. This homemade pumpkin butter is made with apple cider, aromatic spices, sliced ginger and a bit of orange liqueur. It is simple to make a big batch in a slow roaster and …
Quick Summary: Delicate squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta, Swiss chard, and fresh herbs, then baked until golden. No frying or batter within the detailed recipe card, but includes batter and frying technique in the text body. Includes tips on cleaning, storing, and harvesting male vs female blossoms. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 10 min | …
Some of the tastiest Winter squash varieties are gigantic, resulting in leftover pumpkin/squash puree after cooking. What to do with it? Make some delicious, savory (or sweet) pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin pancakes work equally well with canned pumpkin. Bonus: you can make them in a skillet or baked in a sheetpan. Jump to: RECIPE | Savory …
Camarão na Moranga (Shrimp in Pumpkin) is a creamy seafood stew from Brazil beautifully served in a colorful pumpkin. Traditionally it would be served in a pinkish heirloom variety of pumpkin called Moranga (see photo below). If you can’t find this variety however, an orange baking pumpkin will work just fine. The flavor and the presentation …
Quick Summary: Roasted pumpkin or winter squash pureed with smoky ancho chile, mint, and coriander. Savory rather than sweet, with the roasting bringing out the squash’s natural depth. Make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus roasting) | Serves: 10 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Squash Varieties for Soup | Ingredient …
This is a tutorial for making a low carb, low sugar pumpkin cheesecake with a nut crust for Thanksgiving or the holiday season