Pumpkin Growing Challenge !!

Which is why I'm not sure its worth the effort, I'm afraid.:(

Pumpkin compost, you forgot that one Ziggy.:D

My mate had to take a special trip to the local tip this weekend to dump mine.

 

Stick some in the tin with the other veg/herbs when making a roastie dinner, use it thinly sliced instead of courgette when making a veggie lasagne,but best of all is probably Pumpkin Marmalade.

 

That would be good if we had any spare freezer space Scrunge. Can you dry Pumpkin?

Found the Sheep are quite fond of it.

 

Mrs Scrungee has dehydrated marrows and used it in soups & stews.

I forgot to include Pumpkin Marmalade (recipe from W.I. Best Kept Secrets book) above.

 

I eat quite a lot of squash- Its rich in fibre, complex carbs and micro nutrients, its relatively high GI, but its so filling so you dont eat much. I posted this link to a BBC recipe page further back in the thread.


Thick soup with home made bread. It uses double cream which I couldnt touch with a barge pole, but with creme fraiche its still lovely.

Sweet pumpkin loaf


Savoury pumpkin loaf


Pumpkin curry

Pumpkin curry with chickpeas recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food

Caramelised pumpkin and onion risotto

 

Mmm...the pumpkin curry looks good...
Thanks Melinda

 

Yum that savoury pumkin bread looks goooood :D

 

...just want to say, what great pumpkin carving all! Did any of you get trick or treaters around to admire your handy work?