National Pumpkin Day is an important celebration in both the US and Canada because this lovely orange squash is a major part of traditional folklore and the diet. From September until the end of December, pumpkins are found everywhere, whether in food, ornaments, rituals, or fun! Pumpkin is significant in culture as a decorative piece…
Pumpkin soup made from scratch with fresh pumpkin and only 3 other ingredients is easy, fast and super delicious. You can choose to make the soup thick or thin, but this recipe will always be creamy silky and full of flavour and no doubt will become your favourite pumpkin soup recipe. We make this soup…
It is that time of year where pumpkins are screaming at you and it is impossible to get away from them. Spiced pumpkin pancakes are a different way to cook these giants and the best part of making pancakes is you can choose to make them sweet or choose to make savoury pancakes. The second-best…
Pumpkin nachos are well known and a great seasonal special that brings variety to the table and at the same time a great option for vegetarians. We chose to airfry the wedges to keep the recipe lighter and healthier. We take a different approach to this recipe as after crushing the nachos to crumble, we…
Sangkhaya fak thong is a traditional Thai dessert and available at street food stalls as well as in high end restaurants. “Sangkhaya” in Thai means coconut custard while “fak thong” means pumpkin. What is Thai pumpkin custard? This sweet coconut custard is steamed inside the pumpkin and sliced or cut into large wedges when cool….
Pumpkin custard is without a doubt an easy dessert made with fresh pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices. This traditional Thanksgiving dessert is exactly like the filling of a pumpkin pie but without the crust and it’s easy and quick to make from scratch. When serving this pumpkin custard in special looking ramekins or glasswork, with…
Pumpkin spice mix is a balanced combination of “warm” spices that are often used during fall and the festive season. The basic recipe consists of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and ginger. You probably have all ingredients already at home, and making this blend yourself is quick and easy, and will save you a trip to…
Meatloaf by itself is delicious and easy to make, but now that it’s pumpkin season, why not stuff one with this easy recipe? This stuffed pumpkin meatloaf is an all-in-one savoury dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party meal, and you can show off with the presentation. How to make stuffed pumpkin meatloaf…
Pumpkin puree is available in cans, but why buy if there is an abundance of them in season? Any pumpkin variety is good to make puree, and although the results will differ depending on the type of pumpkin you choose, it will always be a good puree or mash. Why homemade pumpkin puree? Is roasting better…
Pumpkins,autumn and Halloween go together like bread and butter! What has made this gourd, previously unknown to the Old World, practically synonymous with the holiday? Picture this, the whispers of autumn are beginning to stir, you may feel a slight chill in the air, or notice that leaves begin to crunch beneath your feet as…