How to cook a pumpkin

Find out how to cook and prepare fresh pumpkin! Bake it, steam it and even do it in the microwave!

Almost time for Thanksgiving - cook a pumpkin to use for pies, muffins, cakes and cookies. It's easy! How to Cook a Fresh Pumpkin - The Creekside Cook

Making your own pumpkin puree is neither hard to do nor does it take much time. Simply roast a sugar pie pumpkin until tender, spoon out the cooked flesh, and puree. That's it. Cook a couple of pumpkins at once and you'll have enough of the nutrient-rich vegetable not only for pie, but pumpkin muffins, pancakes, soup, and any other seasonal favorites.

Learn how to cook a fresh pumpkin with our beginner’s guide! Discover the process, from choosing the perfect pumpkin to simple prep steps and versatile cooking techniques. Create delectable dishes such as soups and desserts, all while enjoying health benefits and the ability to customize flavors. Embrace the enchantment of autumn in your very own kitchen.

Indulge in the rich and comforting embrace of Spicy Butternut Squash Soup, where the earthy sweetness of butternut squash meets the creamy allure of coconut milk. This delightful fusion is elevated by a symphony of spices, including cumin and paprika, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. Each spoonful offers a warm, soul-soothing experience, making it the perfect bowl of comfort for any occasion.

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It’s that time of year again. As of October 1st, all bets were off for how many different ways you could use a pumpkin in your kitchen! Think Forrest Gump here: Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cookies…

Get cozy with a big bowl of Pumpkin Soup! Made with roasted pumpkin, onions, and warming spices including festive cinnamon, paprika, and cumin. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and a dollop of sour cream!

Learn how to cook pumpkins to make pumpkin puree for cooking and baking. Includes several easy methods for cooking pumpkin: microwaving, oven roasting, steaming on the stovetop, and slow cooking in a crock-pot.

Pumpkin is so easy to cook at home. Pumpkin is a great ingredient to use for family favourite meals and sweet dishes too. In this post I go through how to cook a pumpkin, how to perfectly roast pumpkin and how to easily bake a pumpkin at home. It is a wonderful way to use up your pumpkin for Halloween too.

This moist Pumpkin Banana Bread is loaded with overripe bananas, pumpkin puree, warm Fall spices and topped with the best maple glaze. It is one of my favorite quick bread recipes and perfect for Autumn!

Skip the store bought canned pumpkin and make your own roasted pumpkin. Learning How to Roast Pumpkin is easy and you get to control what goes into your pumpkin. Did you know a lot of canned pumpkin at the store, isn't pure pumpkin? It's a mixture of winter squash. Shocking I know...so make your own!

Looking for a simple recipe that uses canned pumpkin? Make a batch of this easy homemade pumpkin butter on the stovetop in about 30 minutes. It's thick & creamy and sweetened with maple syrup, which makes it a healthy fall treat. Wondering what to do with pumpkin butter? My personal favorite is smeared on breakfast foods like toast, pancakes, waffles, but I also share other ideas & uses in the post. This is perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even holiday food gifts!

Carrot Pumpkin Soup is ultra-creamy with an extra depth of flavor that comes from roasting the vegetables. Cumin and cardamom add warming spices to this easy re…

Want to cook with fresh pumpkins at home? Learn how to buy & store them for eating and for decorating. Plus, fantastic sweet and savory pumpkin recipes!

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Chef Lauren Covas on Instagram: "It’s pumpkin season friends! Pies, muffins, bread, ravioli, risotto...pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins! Today you can learn how to make your very own pumpkin puree or filling. Trust us, make it once and you’ll never go back to store bought! Enjoy! Homemade Pumpkin Puree Ingredients: 3 sugar pumpkins olive oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp fresh grated nutmeg 1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees bake convection. Using a sharp knife, cut the bottom…

No Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites from Detoxinista Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Quinoa Bars This recipe is to die for Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce. One of my favorite things... Read More