The End Of Pumpkins

First, Thanks to everyone who viewed this page, tried my recipes, and had fun with Pumpkins!

I wasn't able to finish blogging because of me falling ill : ( and being without power courtesy of Sandy : (

So thanks all!  Keep this little blog in mind whenever you need a Pumpkin Treat!

FYI:  I'm keeping the blog up, but deleting my social media pages, since there will be no new updates.

Not So Homemade Pumpkin Tortellini

Not everything needs to be homemade.  Especially on days when work is long and your coming down with a cold.  But you still gotta eat right?  So I open the freezer, good thing I bought that pumpkin tortellini this week!

Step 1:  Buy frozen pumpkin tortellini. (I got mine from whole foods)

Step 2:  Boil a pot a water.

Step 3:  Add Tortellini to the pot and boil till ready.  (About 12-15 minutes, or until tender)

That was easy!  Now, to rest and sleep!  Actually I have gonna open a box of chicken broth, add vegetables, and make this into a soup!  Or you can eat it with tomato sauce, pesto sauce, a butter sauce, plain, with chicken, its versatile and pumpkiny!

Pumpkin Pie Cuties

Mini Pumpkin Pies is an idea I got from my fiance's mom.  She had made them last week and I thought I should share it with all of you.  It's a twist on Pumpkin Pie that we covered on Oct 2.  To make it with a real pumpkin, which I think you absolutely should, follow the recipes on Oct 1&2.

Ingredients

See Oct 1 and 2

Cookie of your choice.

(Note: You will not need pie crust)

Step 1:  See Oct 1 for making your own pumpkin pie puree.

Step 2:  See Oct 2 to make pumpkin pie, but stop once the mixture is ready to pour.

Step 3:  Line a Muffin tin with paper liners and put the cookie of your choice on the bottom.

Step 4:  Pour pie mixture into cups.

Step 5:  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

Hope you like them!  They will be a bit gooey so I suggest eating with a spoon while still in the paper liner.  When I had one it was with a Nila Wafer, but I think I chocolate chip cookie would be best!  What cookie did you use?

Pumpkin Cookies

This is a great recipe.  I'm glad I know how to make these because they are a great go to for parties, week night snacks, and last minute bakery needs.  Easy and simple (the way I like it) and fun too!  I've been using a lot of fall sprinkles lately (I have a four cylinder shaker with pumpkins, yellow and orange dots, brown and orange lines, and orange sugar) because if not now-when?  

Makes 48 cookies

Ingredients

Butter, one cup softened (Leave out for 1 hour before baking)

Sugar, 1/2 cup (you know that I only used 1/4 cup)

Pumpkin Puree, 1 cup (See Oct 1st to use a real pumpkin for this!)

Egg, 1

Vanilla, 1 teaspoon

Flour, 2 cups

Baking soda, 1 teaspoon

Salt, 2 teaspoons (I didn't use)

Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger, a lot


Step 1:  Preheat oven to 350 and get out baking sheets.

Step 3:  Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.  

Step 2:  Add Pumpkin puree and egg and mix together.

Step 4:  Add a few drops of Vanilla.

Step 5:  Combine dry ingredients in another bowl.

Step 6:  Mix dry ingredients to the wet until just incorporated.

Step 7: Grab teaspoons full of dough, roll up, and drop into a baking sheet.  Add sprinkles!!!

Step 8:  Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Step 9:  Cool on the pan for 1-2 minutes then cool on a baking sheet.

Enjoy with milk!  Or with Pumpkin Coffee or Tea (See Oct 5th for recipe)  Yum!  What a great cookie!  I'm gonna add chocolate chips next time!  How about you?

Purchasing Pumpkins

Today's post is going to be about all of the Pumpkin things I have encountered this month, outside of what I have made on this blog.  This should be helpful to you all who don't have too much time to bake and craft, or want to get pumpkins while you're on the go!

Pumpkin frozen yogurt- 16 Handles

Pumpkin Macaroons- Macroon Bakery

Pumpkin Pie Candle- Micaels

Pumpkin Spice Candle- Home Goods

A million pumpkin crafts- Michaels

Pumpkin Sushi- Ichiban

Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin scone, Pumpkin bread, and Pumpkin Muffin- Starbucks

Pumpkin Spice Coffee- Dunkin Donuts

Box pumpkin bread- Any grocery

Sugar Pumpkins- Any grocery

Pumpkin Ale- Brooklyn Brewery  (Check out the Roasted Pumpkin pictured too- Oct 7)

Pumpkin Tea- Bigelow

Pumpkin Ravioli- Any Grocery

That's all that I've come across.  If you've gotten your hand on any other Pumpkin stuff, let me know I would love to get more pumpkins in while I still can!  I might turn into a pumpkin, but hey there are worse things!

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread is another staple Pumpkin recipe that you should have in your repertoire.  It's easy to make and good to have as a breakfast or mid-morning snack.  I added sprinkles to the top of mine, but try adding walnuts, raisins, pecans, or icing to yours. 


Ingredients

Flour, 1 1/2 cups

Salt, 1/2 teaspoon

Sugar, 1 cup (I used 1/4 cup and a tablespoon of honey)

Baking soda, 1 teaspoon

Pumpkin Spices, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger

Pumpkin Puree, 1 cup (see Oct 1st to use a real pumpkin, that you cut up yourself-it's a treat!)

Olive Oil, 1/2 cup

Eggs, 2, scrambled

Water, 1/4 cup

Fall Sprinkles


Step 1:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a loaf pan with butter.

Step 2:  Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.

Step 3: In a larger bowl, mix wet ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4:  Combine dry ingredients into wet until just incorporated.

Step 5:  Pour mixture into a 9x5 loaf pan and put sprinkles on top.

Step 6:  Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

I hope you liked this one.  It was a delicious breakfast for me with morning!  We're coming to the end of the 31 days so get your pumpkin in while you still can!

Pumpkin Martini

Pumpkin Martini: need I say more?

Ingredients

1 part creme liquor

2 parts vanilla vodka

1 part pumpkin liquor


Step 1:  Assemble ingredients

Step 2: Mix together well

Enjoy!