Sunday, December 14, 2014

Fresh Pumpkin Recipes And Their Basic Preparations

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By Miranda Hawkins


You cannot savor a great meal in the absence of a good tasting food. The good thing is, you do not need to spend a lot of money just to taste a delectable one. If you know how to work your way to different recipes, you will bump into something that is both affordable and of top quality.

Among the most popular and nutritions one are the pumpkins. If before they only have limited variations in them, now the fresh pumpkin recipes have been spreading online like wildfire. Not only are they limited to main courses. This time, it has even found its way to our desserts and appetizers. If you want to try one, you need to be aware of some things that will make your meal a great experience.

First, you need to understand that not all pumpkins are the same. They have different qualities and can taste differently. It is recommended that you buy those which are firm and free from cuts and bruises. This will ensure that it has not incurred any damage that may affect the quality of its taste later on.

Should you decide to buy pumpkins in advance, make sure that you store it inside a cool dry place. As much as possible, consume it before it exceeds the one month storage period. More than this can affect its quality. Unless you plan on using it a week or two after you bought it, might as well consider buying at a later time.

There are three general modes in cooking it. You can either bake, boil or microwave it. Each of these modes have their own processes. So if you plan to use one method, you should adhere to how it is done.

If you bake it, you need to preheat the oven into 375 degrees F. Cut the pumpkin in half and discard its stems. You can stash away the seeds so you can roast them later when they dried. Put the two halves face down on a shallow dish and cover them with foil. Then, place them inside the over for about an hour and a half until it becomes tender. Once it has cooled down, you may already scoop out its flesh.

Through boiling. Cut it to half and peel it. Then, cut them to chunks. The size could vary, just make sure they are not so big. Go for the medium sizes. Place them in a saucepan and add water. Start boiling until its tender enough. Let it cool down and mash it up.

Same goes for microwave method. You cut it into half and remove the insides. Then, under high power, microwave it for about seven minutes. Adjust the position of the halves to cook it evenly. Allow it to cool down. After that, mash it. The good thing about this is you can place it on the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 6 months if you plan on using it later.

These methods are just the beginning. There are newer recipes developed today to accomodate the demand. This holiday seasons, try out something new with these delicious pumpkins and enjoy your Christmas.




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