Pumpkin is an ingredient that lots of people just don’t quite know what to do with. Despite the popularity of pumpkin-infused food and drinks, such as pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pie, it might seem daunting to bring a pumpkin to your kitchen and implement it into a recipe.
Don’t panic and fear not, however. The possibilities are endless with this winter squash! Here are three creative uses for pumpkin in recipes that you will absolutely love.
Pumpkin Bread
Looking to utilize pumpkin for a recipe that will turn your breakfasts from boring into exciting! Pumpkin bread is a great way to put your pumpkin to use, utilizing pumpkin and its complementary spices to produce a delicious and sweet bread.
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
I absolutely love to take the seeds from the inside of a pumpkin, sprinkle them with olive oil, and add a variety of spices such as cumin, paprika, and garlic to make a healthy and crunchy snack. It’s so easy, yet so tasty!
Mashed Pumpkin
Did you know that you can mash pumpkin to make a side dish that is to die for? That’s right, mashed pumpkin is totally possible, and a great way to take advantage of the flesh of this winter squash. I like adding cheddar cheese and black pepper to mine.
