Pumpkin

Five Ways to Cook a Pumpkin

Five Ways to Cook a Pumpkin
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  • Lester Lawrence

5 simple ways to cook pumpkin

  1. Roasted pumpkin. My mom would cut the pumpkin into large slices and scoop out the seeds, rinse and let them dry. ...
  2. Classic pumpkin pie. The hardest part when making pumpkin pie is the crust. ...
  3. Pumpkin soup. Boiled pumpkin blends perfectly into a thick, orange soup. ...
  4. Warm salad. ...
  5. Roasted pumpkin seeds.

  1. What are 5 different uses for pumpkin in cooking baking?
  2. How do you cook a pumpkin?
  3. What can you do with a pumpkin?
  4. What is the best way to eat pumpkin?
  5. How do you make pumpkin puree from scratch?
  6. What does pumpkin do for dogs?
  7. Is pumpkin puree the same as canned pumpkin?
  8. How do you know when a pumpkin is ready?
  9. What do you do with pumpkins after Halloween?
  10. Is pumpkin good for losing weight?
  11. Will squirrels eat pumpkins?
  12. What can I do with a small pumpkin?

What are 5 different uses for pumpkin in cooking baking?

Once roasted, pumpkins can be made into so many wonderful dishes to add immense flavor and nutrition.
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How do you cook a pumpkin?

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Wash pumpkin and cut in half. Remove seeds and pith.
  3. Peel, cut into chunks, and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. (*see note)
  4. Place on a baking tray, and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender when pierced.
  5. Allow to cool. Pumpkin can be served cubed or pureed.

What can you do with a pumpkin?

Here are a variety of tips for using your pumpkin, including some for your spooky carvings.

  1. Whip up some pumpkin purée. ...
  2. Make a pumpkin planter. ...
  3. Use those guts. ...
  4. Get pumpkin pretty. ...
  5. Create a classic pumpkin seed dish. ...
  6. Feed the wildlife. ...
  7. Make a post-Halloween treat. ...
  8. Mix up a pumpkin cocktail.

What is the best way to eat pumpkin?

Five Ways to Eat: Pumpkin

  1. In a warm salad – Pumpkin is good in most recipes that call for butternut squash; its warmth and bright color bring the same qualities. ...
  2. Stuffed and baked! ...
  3. In a stir-fry – This chicken and pumpkin stir-fry looks easy, autumnish, and very good.
  4. In a creamy soup – Pumpkin lends itself so well to warm, creamy soups.

How do you make pumpkin puree from scratch?

Scoop out the pumpkin seeds and any stringy flesh then lightly season with salt. Place the halves cut-side-down onto a baking sheet and roast until the flesh is soft and coming away from the skin. Once the pumpkin is roasted, throw the softened flesh into a food processor and blend until smooth. Easy!

What does pumpkin do for dogs?

Pumpkin can ease digestion in several ways. The soluble fiber content in pumpkin adds bulk to your dog's stool by absorbing water, and fiber fermentation produces beneficial fatty acids that supply energy to cells, stimulate intestinal sodium and water absorption, and lower the pH level of the large intestines.

Is pumpkin puree the same as canned pumpkin?

First and foremost: Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. These terms are often used interchangeably in recipes (you may also see the term solid-pack pumpkin).

How do you know when a pumpkin is ready?

The classic knife test is the easiest and most foolproof way to tell if your pumpkin pie is done. Simply insert a knife near the center of the pie. If the knife comes out clean, your pie is done. The only downside to the knife test is that it leaves a crack where the knife was inserted into the filling.

What do you do with pumpkins after Halloween?

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  1. You Can Eat Most Pumpkins. Of course, you can always bring any clean, uncarved pumpkins to the kitchen to eat yourself! ...
  2. Pass Along Your Pumpkins. ...
  3. Feed the Birds. ...
  4. Create Compost. ...
  5. Play With Your Pumpkins. ...
  6. Feed the Wildlife.

Is pumpkin good for losing weight?

Simply put, pumpkin is a weight-loss friendly food because you can consume more of it than other carb sources — such as rice and potatoes — but still take in fewer calories. What's more, pumpkin is a good source of fiber, which can help curb your appetite.

Will squirrels eat pumpkins?

Pumpkins are not a squirrel's favorite food. They eat them because instinct tells them they need to fatten up for the winter. If you give them tastier fare—say, peanuts, sunflower seeds, stale bread, crackers—they'll have their fill without spilling pumpkin guts all over the yard.

What can I do with a small pumpkin?

9 Uses for Mini Pumpkins

  1. They make the perfect bowl filler.
  2. Turn them into a tea light holder.
  3. Make simple place markers.
  4. Let kids take markers to them.
  5. Play tic tac toe.
  6. Add Fall to even the smallest of spaces.
  7. Give the squirrels a treat.
  8. Make them into edible bowls.

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