Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
Roasted fresh pumpkin can be made into desserts, frozen for year-round recipes, side dishes, and soups with our easy-to-prepare puree, and used in any recipe that calls for fresh pumpkin.
This is the easiest way to cook that leftover Halloween pumpkin or sugar pie pumpkin or large Farm raised to use in all your favorite pumpkin recipes.
We even make the most delicious baked custards, pumpkin turnovers, and so much more using our step-by-step fresh pumpkin puree.
The pumpkin puree also freezes well in freezer bags to use all year long and not just in the fall season.
There are two kinds we use; sugar pumpkins are not to be confused with the ones used to carve jack-o'-lanterns.
Also, these smaller versions of pumpkins, or sweet pumpkins, aka sugar pie pumpkins, are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for baking, soups, and cooking, not to mention easier to handle when cutting.
However the downside of the smaller sugar pies is the cost; they are much more expensive in comparison, so the bottom line is either one can be used, the large farm pumpkin, aka Jack-o'-lantern style, is not as sweet and has much hairier, stringy insides!
The pumpkin puree also freezes well in freezer bags to use all year long and not just in the fall season.
Just scroll down to the bottom for our printable recipe card, tips, and instructions on how to easily make your own pumpkin roasted, puree, and recipes.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
A simple deviled egg recipe with a creamy, tangy filling, a sprinkle of paprika, maybe some crispy bacon, and plenty of fun ways to customize them for parties, holidays, and family gatherings.
Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that never goes out of style.
They’re creamy, flavorful, easy to make ahead, and always a hit at potlucks, holiday dinners, backyard barbecues, and family celebrations
This easy recipe starts with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, and a few simple seasonings. The filling is smooth and delicious, with just the right amount of tang. A little paprika adds the traditional finishing touch, but you can dress them up with fresh parsley, olives, or even spooky decorations for Halloween.
There are also additions to change the taste to however you like them, from mild to adding hot sauce to the mix.
If you happen to be a huge fan of appetizers, do check out my Game Day assortment and 30 Appetizer and Side Dish posts!
Just scroll down to the recipe card and make Mom's recipe that's over 100 years old, simply delicious.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine
These crispy coconut shrimp are coated with sweet coconut flakes and crunchy Japanese panko breadcrumbs for a delicious restaurant-style appetizer you can easily make at home.
There's no heavy batter involved!
A simple egg coating helps the coconut and breadcrumbs stick to each shrimp, creating a golden, crunchy exterior with tender, juicy shrimp inside.
Baking these coconut shrimp makes preparation simple, and they're perfect for a quick appetizer, a light dinner, or a fun addition to your next seafood night.
Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, a fresh salad, or some rice for a delicious meal everyone will enjoy.
During the holiday, mom would make a variety of seafood dishes, including a Christmas Eve in celebration of the 7 Fishes; this shrimp recipe makes one more for our Christmas holiday menu.
