janecat

I love to cook with pumpkin during this time of year. What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes?

ptquilts

I will eat it if someone else makes something with it, but have never been inspired to cook with it myself. Do you use fresh or from a can?

janecat

From a can. :-)

quiltin chris

Of course, Pumpkin Pie. I also make a Pumpkin cake Roll filled with Cream cheese filling.
Pumpkin Dream dessert--very light and fluffy.
Pumpkin Bread.

I use Aldi canned Pumpkin. I like it better than Libby's etc.

Chris
BTW, the leaves here in West Central Ohio are getting beautiful.

pgthom

Leaves also beautiful here in W. MI. My favorite time of year. Too bad winter follows!! LOL
Last week I made pumpkin muffins. Opened the big can of pumpkin, so rather than freeze it, I decided to make a double batch!! Wow, I ended up with almost 40 muffins! Husband took some to a meeting and I ate them every day for a week. Put some in the freezer. Only the last 3 started to mold, so we did pretty good. Anyway, I "healthified" the recipe with part whole wheat flour, less eggs and oil (subbed homemade applesauce) and added chopped dried apricots, raisins, and pecans. Served with a dab of whipped honey nut cream cheese. Heaven on a plate!!! :D

pgthom

I had a wonderful pumpkin mousse at a potluck. Never could find the maker, so came home and created my own.
I used a box of vanilla instant pudding, made with only 1 C. milk to set up the pumpkin. Add about a cup of the canned pumpkin, pie seasoning to taste (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves. Takes more than you think it will.) Beat smooth with mixer. Fold in a regular size bowl of thawed whipped topping. Stir gently 'til combined. Serve in a hollowed out small pumpkin lined with plastic wrap or a fall looking dish. Chill to thicken. I serve gingersnaps on the side, and dip them in the mousse. You can use sugar free pudding and whipped topping if you wish to make low cal. Low fat milk for the pudding.

blueangel

Thanks