TOP TIPS FOR
Pumpkin Season
Pumpkins at Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze
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he arrival of autumn means one thing – pumpkins! As well as carving Halloween faces into the winter squash, why not take advantage of this gloriously fibre-rich flesh? Pick up a pumpkin that feels heavy for its size, with a smooth, firm skin and get cooking… PUMPKIN PIE Pumpkin Pie makes a delectable autumn treat and is served best with a dollop of fresh cream on top. For optimum results, spend an extra hour in the kitchen making your own pastry – it will be worth it!
PUMPKIN CURRY Combine pumpkin with chick peas and coconut for a delicious dinner for the whole family. Make this dish some time ahead of serving so that all the wonderful flavours can fully develop.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES Simply puree a cup of pumpkin and mix together with buttermilk along with the usual pancake ingredients to create a stack of perfectly fluffy pumpkin cakes.
PUMPKIN RISOTTO The pumpkin pieces add texture and substance to the popular rice dish, making it the ultimate autumn comfort food to enjoy on a cosy winter night.
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