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They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But if you’ve been apple picking this fall and come home with a few too many bushels of different varieties of apples (they’re hard to resist, all shiny and red), you might be looking for something to do with them, rather than bumping your quotient up to five apples a day.
While there are hundreds of delicious apple recipes out there, personally I am not much of a baker, so when I end up with too many apples, I love to make homemade applesauce. It’s quick, easy and delicious. Don’t leave out the lemon peel—it really makes the flavour better. For chunkier applesauce, just mash the cooked apples with a potato masher. For smoother applesauce, run the cooked apples through a food mill. You can use more or less sugar, depending on your preference, but if you reduce it a lot, be sure to reduce the amount of lemon juice you add as well.
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We pick ‘em, we carve ‘em, we give them a little light and maybe, just maybe, we might roast some seeds as a snack. What else do you do with a pumpkin?
We at SavvyMom are big fans of the mighty orange orb. So much so that we’ve featured some fantastic recipes on EatSavvy to take advantage of this delish vegetable from our hearty Pumpkin Chili to sweet Pumpkin & Apple Soup. And yes, we even like roasting those seeds as a healthy snack (after all that Halloween candy). But what we really love is the health benefits the pumpkin actually provides.
Aside from being a source of vitamins C & E, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, anti-oxidants, and protein (in the seeds), the pumpkin is actually pretty good at helping other areas of your body as well. In fact, a little pumpkin in your diet can help minimize osteoporosis, lower cholesterol and benefit your kidney, bladder and digestive system.
However, just cutting up one of those jack-o-lantern giants and putting it on the stove isn’t the way to go (although save those seeds for roasting). When you’re looking to get cooking with pumpkin, you want to look for the smaller versions (also known as pie pumpkins). You can find the canned version of pumpkin if you’re looking for an easier method, but keep in mind not to mistake it with pumpkin pie filling in a can.
You can also find pumpkin butter in various stores (which makes for a delicious replacement for peanut or apple butter). Pumpkin is also a great ingredient in pasta sauces or risotto.
When it comes to the pumpkin, we sure know ‘jack.’
How do you like to eat pumpkin?
It’s pumpkin carving time again, and with that comes the inevitable pile of seeds. But don’t throw those seeds out with the rest of the pulp or you’ll be missing out.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious snack you can make to add a little more flavour to the Halloween festivities. Their nutty taste is great on its own and can also be enhanced by the addition of your favourite sweet or savoury spices. And the kids get a kick out of the fact that you can eat something that came out of their jack o’lantern!
Here’s how:
How do you enjoy your pumpkin seeds?
Tomato season is finally upon us, and the markets and stores are stocking their spaces with this hot commodity. While canning isn’t my most favourite way to spend my time, I do like to make a large batch of tomato sauce that I freeze for the busy fall season.
Tomato sauce is not only delicious and healthy, but did you also know it can be used to jump start five family dinners easily? Here is a list of how I like to use my frozen sauce to help me get a tasty, no-fuss meal on the table.
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My favorite muffin of all time is the Pumpkin Muffin I used to get at the St FX University cafeteria. It was perfection and obviously, made fresh daily at their kitchen. Guess I should have asked for that recipe! because 24 years have passed and I would LOVE to have another with a great cup of coffee.
If you have an excellent Pumpkin Recipe, please share it!