The pumpkin, fall/winter squash and sweet potato recipe thread

[mel63]

Hmm... have you tried photobucket.com? You upload your pics and can resize them, too. Then just click and copy the "img" under the pic after you upload it. I'mlooking forward to your pics!

Thanks!:worship: I added them to the post with the recipes. :goodvibes

[travelmel]

Thanks!:worship: I added them to the post with the recipes. :goodvibes

Yummy... I'm looking forward to next October's Bunco meeting! :rotfl:

[mel63]

It's that time of year again.

More Pumpkin recipes!

Pumpkin cookie dip
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 (7 oz each) jars of marshmallow creme
1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated orange peel

gingersnaps or vanilla wafers

Cream together cream cheese & marshmallow until smooth. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon, and orange peel. Serve with cookies.

Frozen Pumpkin mousse
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 (12 oz) carton cool whip

a few cookies, crushed for garnish. Can use vanilla wafers, gingersnaps or graham crackers

Whisk together pumpkin. marshmallow creme, brown sugar & spice. Fold in 3-1/2 cups of cool whip. Spoon into bowls. Freeze for 4 hours. Garnish with dollop of cool whip and cookie crumbs.

Can also be a pie. Pour into a ready-made crumb crust. Omit crumb garnish.

[MazdaUK]

Dh picked me up some sweet potaot yesterday....hmmmmmm. what to make first?:rolleyes1

[paintnolish]

Hurray! One of the best threads ever is back! I have a sugar pumpkin in the oven now for a maple pumpkin pie.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Maple-Pie-Supreme/Detail.aspx

Here's a pumpkin oatmeal recipe...
http://www.hungry-girl.com/girls/biteoutdetails.php?isid=1360

If you search her site, she has tons of pumpkin recipes (low fat and lo-cal, too) since it is a nice, healthy ingredient!

[WeatherbySwann]

Cool! Hopefully I'll be able to try out some of these recipes this year.

[travelmel]

way to "bump" up the fall!

[mel63]

Another cocktail recipe.

Pumpkin Margarita Recipe

2 oz reposado tequila
1 oz margarita mix
1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree

Rub rim of glass with lime juice and apply cinnamon. Put all ingredients into shaker, shake and serve. Garnish with a lime wedge.

[myamber]

I had to give up dairy several years ago, so cook with other
liquids. I don't have a certain recipe for this, but have made
cream of pumpkin soup using coconut milk a few times.
It's the closest I can get to the creamy feel of milk. It requires
using flavors that work well with coconut, but pumpkin
and it's spices (cinnamon, ginger, etc) do.

[travelmel]

I'm glad this thread is up.... RIGHT NOW.. RUN TO COSTCO.... RUN, DONT WALK.....

WHEN YOU GET THERE (YES I'M YELLING IN CAP LOCKS).. GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE COLD AREA AND BUY PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING.

SERIOUSLY!

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING AT COSTCO

You will thank me. ::yes::

[MazdaUK]

It's a bit far from me.....:rolleyes1 Anyone have a recipe?

[travelmel]

It's a bit far from me.....:rolleyes1 Anyone have a recipe?

I googled it even just to find the brand name of the it and couldn't find anything :( I did find somebody else saying that it was delicious! LOL It's actually a "Pumpkin Marscapone Bread Pudding"..... dear good lawdy it's good!

I think I will go to Costco this weekend and buy some more if they have it. I'll post pics.

[paintnolish]

Just want to report...picked up some Pumpkin Pie yogurt by Stonyfield Farms...will report back...

[travelmel]

UPDATE ON CINNAMON CHIPS:

I found them today!! :yay:

I usually try to look in the baking isle of a store every once in awhile, especially during the holidays or in a town that I don't normally shop in, and today ... JACKPOT!!! I found the elusive cinnamon chip at Albertson's! WOOT!

I guess Hershey's is making them now.. I don't think they were by Hershey before or else the bag "look" changed as I don't recognize these but I'm hoping the taste is the same. Good luck shoppers!

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n404/travelmel/cinnamonchips.jpg

Here's a couple more places to buy them online:

Hershey's on Amazon - this link requires you to buy in bulk
http://www.amazon.com/Hersheys-Cinnamon-Chips-12-ct/dp/B001684SIU (http://www.amazon.com/Hersheys-Cinnamon-Chips-12-ct/dp/B001684SIU)

The Prepared Pantry - "gourmet mini cinnamon chips" - Not Hershey's -can buy a single package for $3.09
http://www.preparedpantry.com/gourmet-cinnamon-chips.aspx (http://www.preparedpantry.com/gourmet-cinnamon-chips.aspx)

My favorite way to incorporate these is in a lovely pumpkin cookie but you can use them in a NUMBER of ways..all especially good with holiday favorites.

ENJOY!

[ginna74]

Here's my Aunt M's exact recipe for pumpkin crunch (hers is simply called pumpkin crunch, not pumpkin crunch cake).


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee140/ac007/pumpkinpics013.jpg


Pumpkin Crunch


1 can solid-pack pumpkin (29 oz)
1 can evaporated milk (13 oz)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 box yellow pudding cake mix
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup butter, melted

Frosting:
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 cup cool whip


-Mix the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon together. Pour into a 9X13 inch pan lined with wax paper. Pour 1 box of cake mix (dry) over pumpkin mixture and pat nuts on the cake mix. Spoon melted butter evenly over the nuts.

-Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. When done, invert onto tray and peel off the waxed paper. When slightly cooled, spread frosting on top.

-To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in cool whip. Spread over the cake evenly. Refrigerate.



OMG I just finished making this and it came our right!!!!!! WOW..... I really like how it tastes. again I DIDN'T SCREW UP!!!!!!! I did add another cool wip to it and I like it that way. TYYYYYYYYYY:thumbsup2

[travelmel]

OMG I just finished making this and it came our right!!!!!! WOW..... I really like how it tastes. again I DIDN'T SCREW UP!!!!!!! I did add another cool wip to it and I like it that way. TYYYYYYYYYY:thumbsup2

Congrats! With the shortage of pumpkins this season you're lucky to have your cake and eat it too :thumbsup2

[travelmel]

OK People.. I know this is OT but I'm desperate. I only have 12 hrs to find this recipe! I'll delete the post so as not to muck up the sanctity of the squash theme but...

"sparkling" jello and cream something????

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Can anybody point me in the direction of a recipe that I can't remember??

You make a fruit jello (I think we made it with raspberries) and let it set PARTIALLY.. then you float some raspberries in it?? Then there's a layer of cream something I THINK! Then another layer of jello? I think there's crushed pineapple involved and I don't think there were marshmallows.

This is a tough challenge... anybody up to it??

Oh yea, I know they don't make "sparkling" jello anymore but I can still make it that way with Club soda... I think the recipe originally called for it though.

HELP!

And... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[mel63]

OK People.. I know this is OT but I'm desperate. I only have 12 hrs to find this recipe! I'll delete the post so as not to muck up the sanctity of the squash theme but...

"sparkling" jello and cream something????

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Can anybody point me in the direction of a recipe that I can't remember??

You make a fruit jello (I think we made it with raspberries) and let it set PARTIALLY.. then you float some raspberries in it?? Then there's a layer of cream something I THINK! Then another layer of jello? I think there's crushed pineapple involved and I don't think there were marshmallows.

This is a tough challenge... anybody up to it??

Oh yea, I know they don't make "sparkling" jello anymore but I can still make it that way with Club soda... I think the recipe originally called for it though.

HELP!

And... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Was this a mold, or a pie? How was it served? Any other info you can share will help pinpoint a recipe.:surfweb:

[travelmel]

Was this a mold, or a pie? How was it served? Any other info you can share will help pinpoint a recipe.:surfweb:

You are too kind. Unfortunately, I just cannot remember. I feel like there was a layer of sour cream or something in it but it wasn't covered in a layer of white on top.. maybe in the middle. But then again maybe not. What I found was just a way to float berries in sparkling jello by mixing them in when the jello is just semi-set- which I definitely remember was something we did. I ended up just mixing up the whip cream/sour cream and putting it on top. It was tasty enough, I guess. :)

thanks for your help and attention to the matter :goodvibes

[paintnolish]

Didn't they used to make a Jello called Jello 1-2-3 that set up in layers?

[travelmel]

Didn't they used to make a Jello called Jello 1-2-3 that set up in layers?

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc55/TravelMiss/jello_123_box.jpg

Neat, I had not seen this before

[mel63]

It's back! :lmao:

Here is a new recipe.

Quick Pumpkin Pudding

1 pkg. (5-1/10 oz) Vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 can (12 fl. Oz) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1 can (15 oz) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
Fat Free whipped topping (optional)

Beat pudding mix and evaporated milk according to package directions in large bowl; refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until ready to serve. Top with whipping topping, if desired.

[travelmel]

It's back! :lmao:

Here is a new recipe.

Quick Pumpkin Pudding

1 pkg. (5-1/10 oz) Vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 can (12 fl. Oz) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
1 can (15 oz) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
Fat Free whipped topping (optional)

Beat pudding mix and evaporated milk according to package directions in large bowl; refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until ready to serve. Top with whipping topping, if desired.

That sounds really yummy :D

[mel63]

I have to go through my recipes to find one to post, but in the meantime I thought I would bump this back to the top! The kids will be back in school Monday, :woohoo:and swear I smell fall in the air.:scared1:

[disneyfav4ever]

Subbing.

[travelmel]

I have to go through my recipes to find one to post, but in the meantime I thought I would bump this back to the top! The kids will be back in school Monday, :woohoo:and swear I smell fall in the air.:scared1:

I actually smell fall in my HAIR thanks to Pumpkin Spice body shampoo by Bath and Body Works (or some such place!) :rotfl2:

[mel63]

I haven't tried this yet, but I will soon. As soon as I clear enough room in my freezer.:lmao:

Pumpkin Pie-sicles
2-1/2 lbs. butternut squash
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2/3 cup light cream
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Cut butternut squash into quarters and scoop out seeds.
Bake, boil or microwave squash until soft. Cool. Scoop flesh out into a medium size bowl.
Add syrup, cream and spice to bowl. Mash with a potato masher.
Spoon into popsicle molds, or 3oz disposable cups. Add sticks and freeze for 6 hours or more. Enjoy

[disneyfav4ever]

Butternut Squash Soup

1 Butternut Squash, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
1 Apple, chopped

Saute with sage leaves in one to two tablespoons of butter, season with cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to taste.

Add one cup of vegetable broth until mostly evaporated, then add another cup until evaporated. Squash should be pretty soft by then, if not, add more broth and repeat. Remove sage leaves. Puree, add more broth to desired consistancy.

I made this the other night for dinner and it turned out really well.

[disneyfav4ever]

Have any of you ever tried adding cardamom to pumpkin and other squash recipes. It adds such an interesting and unique flavor that complements most dishes very well.

[Scampi]

Thanks!

[MazdaUK]

Was it this thread or the cookies from cakemix that had the recipe using tinned pumpkin puree and carrot cake mix?:confused3 DH hated them but the kids adored them so I thought I might make some this weekend - we only get the PP around October/November here:sad2:

ETA its cookies fro cake mix, page 10 :goodvibes: And itas just add one tin of pumpkin puree to a box of spice cake mix :rotfl: I shoulnd't need a recipe!