Pumpkins

[AnnieD]

I've got a lovely big pumpkin to use. Don't want to make a US style pumpkin pie. I'm going to roast the seeds, after savig a few for next year. What are your favourite recipes for the flesh?

[AnnieD]

[Obelixx]

Soup, curries, baked with sausages and red onions and fresh herbs or chili and a drizzle of oil.........;

[squeezyjohn]

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I have to say that mine makes an excellent compost!  I just enjoy them for their ornamental value, carving and maybe the seeds if it's the right variety.  I would only really consider it as food if there was absolutely nothing else to eat.  There are so many more really nice tasting squash varieties out there.

[Obelixx]

A lot depends on the variety.  If the flesh is moist it helps to roast it first to caramelise the sugars and reduce moisture.  Gives a better flavour to soups.

If it's a dry flesh then it just needs a good stock to make soup but wouldn't be good roasted on its own as a veg.  Maybe a curry with a coconut milk sauce?

Plenty of recipes online if you google.

[Digeroo]

I quite like pumpkin,  I simply fried it in a little oil and butter until it is soft.  And add some herbs or pepper or ginger or mixed spice.  I normally buy a supermarket one, when they reduce them after Halloween, but they were only £1 for a large on in Asda.

[Yorkshire Lass]

We love pumpkin soup at this time of year. Add a little cumin and chilli flakes to add flavour and it makes a lovely lunch with fresh bread.   Enjoy.