Pumpkin

7 replies

SweetPeaPods · 29/10/2024 19:20

Dc are carving their pumpkins. I know carving pumpkins don't have as much flavour as smaller pumpkins or squash however it feels a shame to waste them.
What's your favourite pumpkin recipe? Sweet or savoury.
35 weeks pregnant so as easy as possible please!

OP posts:

seaweedhead · 29/10/2024 19:44

Creamy pumpkin pasta recipe | Good Food
Spicy pumpkin soup recipe | Good Food
Squidgy pumpkin & ginger loaf recipe | BBC Good Food

I had a glut of pumpkins from the allotment this year. All of the above recipes worked out really well and were fairly simple.

Spiced pumpkin soup served in three bowls

Spicy pumpkin soup

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-pumpkin-soup-2

chipshopElvis · 29/10/2024 19:46

I've just pureed ours and made cake with it which is delish. sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-pumpkin-cake/

ALittleHumptyDumpty · 29/10/2024 20:02

Risotto.

Add sage and bacon.

I had mine tonight 👍

Original poster

SweetPeaPods · 29/10/2024 20:38

Fab thanks, some great suggestions.

How would I go about turning into a puree? I could roast the big chunks but not sure it would work for the smaller bits.

OP posts:

ElizabethanAgain · 30/10/2024 01:37

Treat it like broccoli or carrot. You can boil or steam it. Can microwave too.

MrsTerryPratchett · 30/10/2024 01:38

Roast the seeds with butter and salt and throw the rest away.

TheLurpackYears · 30/10/2024 02:55

Honestly, don't bother! Carving pumpkins are grown to be tasty. At best disappointing, at worst massively loosening to the bowels.

Flip