How To Freeze Cilantro
We use a lot of cilantro — it adds a special flavor to to everything from guacamole to casseroles and soups, but unfortunately it has a short harvest season. When you grow it yourself it tends to bolt after a short time, and it’s not available year round in most grocery stores. A good way [...]
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Although many new cooks are intimidated by cooking with them, pumpkins are just large squash. Preparing them for use in recipes is simply a matter of slicing them, scooping out the seeds, and baking them. Once baked, the meat can be scooped out and puréed for use in pies, mousse, trifles, and more.
Pumpkin Pie
This traditional pumpkin recipe is a staple at Thanksgiving meals. It can be made ahead and refrigerated. An alternative pumpkin pie is this easy no-bake recipe which makes 2 pies. The pecans are optional, so if you are in a hurry or don’t care for nuts, simply omit them. Without the nuts, it’s just a [...]
Pumpkin Mousse
This delicious and light dessert would also be a good filling for a no-bake pie in a graham cracker or crushed gingersnap crust. Another festive idea would be to use it as a filling for Pumpkin Parfaits and layer with crushed gingersnaps and whipped cream.
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Rolls are hands-down the most requested dessert at our holiday table. The creamy filling combined with the spiced cake are a fantastic combination. If your family is like ours, one won’t be enough!
Pumpkin Treats
This pretty pumpkin bar not only tastes great, but it brings the look and taste of fall to the table. Don’t make it too far in advance as it’s best served within a day.
Dinner In a Pumpkin
Not sure what to do with all of the pumpkins you brought home from the family visit to the pumpkin patch? Try this festive fall recipe for a hearty beef and rice combination baked and served in a pumpkin. You can either make one large pumpkin or multiple smaller pumpkins if you prefer individual servings.
The Secret to Saving on Spices
I love to keep a nice variety of spices in my spice collection, but I don’t like paying the typical high prices for them. Keep reading to find out my favorite trick to save money on spices. I have several ways of saving on spices, starting with buying in bulk. Amish and Mennonite stores often [...]
What Can I Do With All This Zucchini?
So you have a few zucchini left, huh? You’ve given bushel baskets full to all your friends and family, you’ve set buckets on the corner with a free sign and they still aren’t gone. Now what do you do? Here are some recipes and tips from Living On A Dime to give you help in [...]
