I didn’t grow any little pumpkins this year but I saw a few at the local market and couldn’t resist. I really do like the flavor. They are moister than an acorn squash and are really the perfect size for a first course. Plus they seem to produce more reliably than the Sweet Dumpling squash that I planted this year….. And they are so cute….. Baby Pumpkins Filled with Bacon, … Continue reading →
Pumpkins & Puppies Week: Siblings. I grew these miniature pumpkins 2 years ago. They were perfect single serving size and just demanded being stuffed. You could increase the ingredients in the filling, and stuff larger pumpkins or acorn squash for a main course. With larger squashes I would bake them for 30 minutes before stuffing and finishing. Frankly, I am not sure which is cuter – the puppies or the … Continue reading →
Day 2 of Pumpkins and Puppies Week I grew these miniature pumpkins 2 years ago. They were perfect single serving size and just demanded being stuffed. If you don’t have miniature pumpkins growing in your own garden…. Or can’t find them at the local pumpkin patch, you could use small acorn or Delicata. If using either of those I would use one, cut in half and each half stuffed, serving … Continue reading →
Day 1 of Pumpkins and Puppies Week. I grew these miniature pumpkins 2 years ago. They were perfect single serving size and just demanded being stuffed. As it was fall, mushrooms and walnuts seemed particularly appropriate. Bacon, of course, is always appropriate. And that, me readers, is how recipes are born…. I love stuffing vegetables in the fall. Or any time I get the chance. Miniature Pumpkin, Stuffed with Mushrooms, Walnuts … Continue reading →
This is the last one….. I promise. I still have a few left, but they’re just going to be sliced and roasted for a vegetable side dish. I was thinking I should do something sweet with the stuffing for the last one. I have maple syrup…. Maple syrup makes me think of pancakes and pancakes make me think of breakfast and breakfast makes me think of bacon…. An idea is … Continue reading →
