Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin

Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Fresh Pumpkin Preparation

Fresh pumpkin can be roasted, pureed, and used in recipes. A fresh sugar pumpkin is going to be a little higher in water so you will have to adjust other liquids accordingly. Cut the pumpkin in half and roast it upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about… Read More »

Fresh pumpkin can be roasted, pureed, and used in recipes. A fresh sugar pumpkin is going to be a little higher in water so you will have to adjust other liquids accordingly. Cut the pumpkin in half and roast it upside down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about… Read More »

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

1 (4-pound) sugar baby pumpkin cut in half and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 slices) 1/2 cup small-dice shallots (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup dry (fino) sherry 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves… Read More »

1 (4-pound) sugar baby pumpkin cut in half and seeds removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup small-dice bacon (about 3 slices) 1/2 cup small-dice shallots (about 2 medium) 1/4 cup dry (fino) sherry 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves… Read More »

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Pumpkin Corn Muffins

1 cup flour ¾ cup ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ packed brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil Pre-heat oven to 425. Put 12 paper baking cups into a muffin tin. Put the flour, cornmeal, baking… Read More »

1 cup flour ¾ cup ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ packed brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil Pre-heat oven to 425. Put 12 paper baking cups into a muffin tin. Put the flour, cornmeal, baking… Read More »

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts

2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin 2 cups all- purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk canola oil (for frying) In a large bowl,… Read More »

2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin 2 cups all- purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk canola oil (for frying) In a large bowl,… Read More »

Pumpkin Apple Soup

Pumpkin Apple Soup

Pumpkin Apple Soup

Pumpkin Apple Soup

This recipe will utilize the apples, cider, carrots and of course pumpkin in the shares. Keep in mind that you may substitute squash if you prefer. 4 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons butter 4 apples, diced 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄4 cup white wine 1⁄2… Read More »

This recipe will utilize the apples, cider, carrots and of course pumpkin in the shares. Keep in mind that you may substitute squash if you prefer. 4 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons butter 4 apples, diced 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄4 cup white wine 1⁄2… Read More »

Autumn Cobb Salad with Smoky Pumpkin Dressing

Autumn Cobb Salad with Smoky Pumpkin Dressing

Autumn Cobb Salad with Smoky Pumpkin Dressing

Autumn Cobb Salad with Smoky Pumpkin Dressing

3 cups pumpkin (or butternut squash) peeled and large diced the pumpkin (or squash) seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt 1 head iceberg lettuce 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks 1 avocado, large diced 4 hard boiled eggs, cut into quarters 4 slices crispy bacon 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup… Read More »

3 cups pumpkin (or butternut squash) peeled and large diced the pumpkin (or squash) seeds 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt 1 head iceberg lettuce 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks 1 avocado, large diced 4 hard boiled eggs, cut into quarters 4 slices crispy bacon 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup… Read More »

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

From your share: 1 cheese pumpkin From your kitchen: Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 lb. stale bread thinly sliced and cut into 1/2” chunks 1/4 lb. Gruyere, Emmenthal, or Cheddar or a combination cut into ½“chunks 2-4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped or even cooked… Read More »

From your share: 1 cheese pumpkin From your kitchen: Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 lb. stale bread thinly sliced and cut into 1/2” chunks 1/4 lb. Gruyere, Emmenthal, or Cheddar or a combination cut into ½“chunks 2-4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped or even cooked… Read More »

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »