Photo: Romulo Yanes
Pumpkins are iconic symbols of Halloween, and autumn, and are great for much more than just carving Jack-o’-lanterns. Pumpkin is a delicious, and nutritious, seasonal ingredient that makes a wonderful addition to a wide variety of dishes. With tasty pumpkin-filled preparations like pie, ravioli, soup, butter, cake, and purée, it’s hard to pick a favorite.
What do you like to make with pumpkin?
I made a wonderful penned pasta with pumpkin cream sauce, inside a layer of ricotta on top fresh parmesan and provolone baked in oven. It was a gluten free version and very delicious.
I make a version of ‘locro’ which is a peruvian pumpkin stew. It starts with sauteed onions, bit of garlic,
cubes of parboiled pumpkin, rounds of corn or loose frozen, and peas. The liquid is generally chicken stock. I have also used coconut milk. Salt, pepper, aji amarillo, cumin to taste. Serve on hot rice. Mmmmm
Recently made Roasted Pumpkin Quesadillas. Started with sugar pumpkins that had been roasted with some bay leave, ancho chili powder, and s+p which were then cubed- added in some grilled onions, black beans, sliced jalapeno, and jack and cotija cheeses. Topped the quesadilla with some sour cream mixed w/ a bit of lime juice/zest, cilantro and garnished w/ roasted pumpkin seeds