Pumpkin

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

Okay so the cookies in the picture aren’t bar cookies. They aren’t even from the same recipe. But my camera is not working so I thought this photo would be better than none at all. You will have to imagine soft, cake like bars with that pumpkin-chocolate goodness. Sounds good doesn’t it? Chocolate Chip PumpkinContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars”

It’s Pumpkin Day

This time of year I know when most people think of pumpkins they think of Jack o Lanterns. Me? I think of soup, pasta sauce, cake, cookies, pie. I do love my pumpkin in both sweet and savory dishes. If you have never tired fresh pumpkin consider buying a pie pumpkin (they are smaller)Continue reading “It’s Pumpkin Day”

A Holiday Recipe

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I know I do, but I also enjoy savory pumpkin dishes, like my Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon. This recipe and more are available in Have Yourself a Healthy LIttle Holiday. Copyright 2013 by RA Robbins Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon Ingredients: 6 strips turkey bacon diced check theContinue reading “A Holiday Recipe”

Fall Flavors: Rotini in Pumpkin Sauce

Cool, crisp autumn mornings make me hungry. A few of my favorite recipes full of fall flavors may start showing up here and there. Inspiration for my recipes comes from a variety of places. Many are revisions of old favorites. I also do a lot of “make it up as I go” cooking. These wereContinue reading “Fall Flavors: Rotini in Pumpkin Sauce”

A Savory Pumpkin Side Dish

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I know I do, but I also enjoy savory pumpkin dishes, like my Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon. Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon Ingredients: 6 strips turkey bacon diced check the label for gf turkey bacon — I use Jennie-O 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup quinoa 2 cupsContinue reading “A Savory Pumpkin Side Dish”

Help with Thanksgiving Cooking Questions

Not sure how long to thaw the turkey? Can’t tell if a turkey is gluten free? Have a pumpkin or cranberry question? Need to know how long you can let the Thanksgiving feast safely sit out on the table? We’ve all had those questions. But don’t worry, there is help. The following are hotline numbersContinue reading “Help with Thanksgiving Cooking Questions”

Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin

Every year around this time I go through the autumn tradition I call killing the fatted pumpkin. This is when I cook wonderful fresh pie pumpkins and freeze the puree for the rest of the year. Cooking fresh pumpkin is easy: 1. Choose a nice orange pie pumpkin. 2. Cut pumpkin in half. 3. Scoop outContinue reading “Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin”