Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Bread

This is our favorite recipe. I actually can trace back where it came from. This is a recipe from my mom. She originally got it from a teachers cookbook their school put together. It was submitted by one of the teachers, yet my mom modified it. Its always been our family favorite recipe. Very moist…

Pumpkin Pie (and mini pies too!)

I made 12 little mini pumpkin pies. I wasn’t sure if it would work. Use the pillsburry already to roll pie crust. And I needed something ROUND that is the right size to cut out for my pie crusts. I looked around was going to use a unused medicine cup, but too small but kids…

How to butcher a fresh pumpkin

Cut your pumpkin open and then slice it like you would a cantaloupe. Into slices… Once you cut it into slices use a pairing knife and cut out the strings/seeds as best as you can. Then cut the slice into 2 pieces so you have chunks like you see below. Big chunks are not a…

Pumpkin cupcakes with maple frosting

They are REALLY YUMMY.  Only change is we used FRESH pumpkin (2 cups) vs 1 can of canned (eekkk the horror) Martha Stewart Recipe (cupcakes only) Ingredients Makes 28. * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 teaspoon coarse salt * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon *…

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