Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

The recipe was originally called “Moroccan Beef and Pumpkin Bake”, but I just can’t find it within me to call a cornpone “Moroccan"… 1 pound lean ground beef2 cups peeled winter squash or pumpkin, cut into ½ inch pieces¾ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper½ cup coarsely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen corn¾… Continue reading Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

Pumpkin Bread

2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups sugar4 eggs1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 ½ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon baking powderor3 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves2/3 cup coarsely-chopped nuts2/3 cup raisins Heat oven to 350°. Grease two loaf pans, 9" x 5" x 3",… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread

Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins (Ocean Spray)

2 cups flour½ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon salt1 cup pumpkin pie filling2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped½ cup oil¼ cup milk¼ cup molasses1 egg Preheat oven to 350°. Grease muffin pans. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon,… Continue reading Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins (Ocean Spray)

Piecrust (single) and Pumpkin Pie

This is the family recipe of the previous generation. For a recipe modified from the can of Libby’s pumpkin, click here. Crust:1 ½ cups flour½ cup Crisco½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons water Reserve ¼ cup flour. Stir together the dry ingredients, and used to knives or a pastry blender to cut the Crisco into the… Continue reading Piecrust (single) and Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Polenta

Approximately 5 cups water, chicken stock or vegetable stockHave available 2 cups boiling water or stock1 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups cornmeal¾ cup canned pumpkin½ cup cream cheese, cut into small pieces½ teaspoon nutmeg Before heating the water or stock, stir in salt and cornmeal until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. If the… Continue reading Pumpkin Polenta

Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer

I wish I could tell you that I’ve ever tried this recipe. However that may be, it looks very simple. Personally, I find all the ingredients appetizing. In my house, though, I could not sell them on the idea – or pay them enough – of eating cilantro or caraway seeds. When we make this,… Continue reading Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer