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Pumpkin Round #5 2018: Desserts
We have embarked on our last stop in this pumpkin roundup journey. It is now time to showcase one of my favorite things: desserts!! During the last roundup from a few years back, I featured pumpkin bread as the last roundup. This time, I wanted to provide more dessert options. So check out these awesome recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth. I have included numerous recipes in this roundup. Although many are cakes, there are a couple of other great dessert options as well. And one even incorporates coconut!! Yum! Pumpkin Sheet Cake Sheet cake is a great dessert to prepare for a family gathering. You have traditional vanilla and…
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Pumpkin Roundup #3 2018: Appetizers
It’s time for another pumpkin roundup!! The holiday season is fast approaching. And many of you will be hosting and/or attending holiday parties. Tired of the same old chips and dips and buffalo wings? Why not add some new appetizers to the party menu?! All with a little bit of pumpkin! Some of these appetizer recipes are traditional, with a twist. And some are very elegant, fit for a formal affair. Whether you prefer casual or black tie, these appetizers are sure to please. Pumpkin Salsa If chips and dips are what you crave, try adding some spice to it. Pumpkin spice, that is. This salsa recipe from Little Figgy…
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Pumpkin Roundup #2 2018: Breakfast
It’s time for another pumpkin roundup!! <insert applause and cheers> Today’s roundup is all about breakfast. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, other than dessert. Is dessert a meal of the day? Well, for me it is. Anyways, I love breakfast. My day is not complete without it. It’s that source of fuel that helps me get started on my day. So I definitely wanted to include breakfast in my roundup as I did before. In this roundup, there are breakfast foods that should be pleasing to everyone. I admit that I had to include some pastries. It wouldn’t be a proper roundup without them. So, grab some…
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Pumpkin Roundup 2018 #1: Drinks
It is officially fall, which means it is officially pumpkin season. That’s right, time for pumpkin everything. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin cereal, pumpkin sandwiches, pumpkin pajamas. You name it! It’s been some years since my last pumpkin roundup, so I decided to do another one this year. In my pumpkin roundup, I feature some very pumpkiny recipes. I showcase the recipes over a few week, listing them in different categories. The first category is drinks. Now, I personally, can only consume pumpkin in a quick bread. No way else. But I thought that you all would like to explore pumpkin in all its forms, starting with something to quench your thirst.…
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Pumpkin Roundup #5: Pumpkin Bread
This roundup features my favorite way to eat pumpkin: pumpkin bread. I do not like it in a pie. I do not like it with a fly. But I do love it in a bread, while laying snugly in my bed. That’s how I like to eat pumpkin. I prefer a classic pumpkin bread, but I may just have to try some of these interesting recipes. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Lolly Jane They had me at Snickerdoodle. Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my favorites also. So what better way to enjoy your pumpkin bread! Cranberry-Pumpkin Bread Positively Splendid I think the addition of the cranberries will add a nice contrast to the…
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Pumpkin Roundup #4: Dinner
This roundup of pumpkin recipes is all about dinner. Pumpkin is a very versatile food and can add flavor to any meal. Hopefully, these recipes will inspire you to use pumpkin for dinner. Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce The ravioli filling is made with pumpkin, spices and ricotta cheese. And the beautiful sauce has rosemary, Parmesan cheese and pecans. This recipe from Cupcake Project, is simple enough that a toddler can make it. Baked Chicken with Pumpkin Rice I thought the idea of pumpkin rice was new and interesting. What meat eater doesn’t enjoy juicy chicken?! This recipe, found at Weary Chef, promises just that. The chicken is baked…
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Pumpkin Round Up #3: Appetizers
Fall is officially here. Have you gotten your pumpkin fix yet? Are you maxed out on pumpkin? No?! Well, there is enough to go around. If you enjoyed the breakfast recipes, you will enjoy these appetizers as well. Prepare some for your next NFL watch party. Roasted Pumpkin Fries I’ve heard of French Fries, sweet potato fries, even green bean fries. But never pumpkin fries!! Interesting. This recipe from 12 Tomatoes, is very simple. And they are baked, so lower in fat than fried ones. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Try a healthier alternative to potato chips when you’re desiring something to snack on. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted with several…