Whether you love to cook or not, enjoying a great food is always a treat. One needs not to be a gourmand to determine a good food from a bad one. If you plan on cooking something special for a loved one or a friend, it is only right that you check on some of the best recipes for your chosen cuisine.
Among the most popular and nutritions one are the pumpkins. If before they only have limited variations in them, now the fresh pumpkin recipes have been spreading online like wildfire. Not only are they limited to main courses. This time, it has even found its way to our desserts and appetizers. If you want to try one, you need to be aware of some things that will make your meal a great experience.
First, you have to be mindful of the quality of the pumpkin that you buy. There are those that are free from any blemish while there are some who have cuts in them. Be sure to pick the one with the least bruise and which is firm. This is an indication of a good quality pick.
Then, also take note of the days when you want it stored. You can buy in advance and then store it for some time before cooking it up. Just place it somewhere that is dry and cool. High temperature can potentially damage the quality. To avoid any over storage, it is recommended to buy few days before you need it.
You have several options on how to go about with the cooking. You can either bake it, which are prepared by those who love baking, boil, or follow the microwave method. It depends on which process is more convenient for you.
If you bake it, you need to preheat the oven into 375 degrees F. Cut the pumpkin in half and discard its stems. You can stash away the seeds so you can roast them later when they dried. Put the two halves face down on a shallow dish and cover them with foil. Then, place them inside the over for about an hour and a half until it becomes tender. Once it has cooled down, you may already scoop out its flesh.
If you boil it, begin by cutting it half and removing the stringy parts inside. Peel it then cut to chunks. Place these chunks in a saucepan and pour some water. Begin the boiling process until the chunks become tender. Once it has cooled, mash it using a potato masher.
Same goes for microwave method. You cut it into half and remove the insides. Then, under high power, microwave it for about seven minutes. Adjust the position of the halves to cook it evenly. Allow it to cool down. After that, mash it. The good thing about this is you can place it on the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 6 months if you plan on using it later.
Depending on how complicated the recipe that you want to follow, you may need the assistance of someone. Cooking this with your family may be a good bonding time for you especially this holidays. Invite them to the kitchen and cook a nice meal. You will not know how much they would love to be involved in the entire process unless you make them take part on it.
Among the most popular and nutritions one are the pumpkins. If before they only have limited variations in them, now the fresh pumpkin recipes have been spreading online like wildfire. Not only are they limited to main courses. This time, it has even found its way to our desserts and appetizers. If you want to try one, you need to be aware of some things that will make your meal a great experience.
First, you have to be mindful of the quality of the pumpkin that you buy. There are those that are free from any blemish while there are some who have cuts in them. Be sure to pick the one with the least bruise and which is firm. This is an indication of a good quality pick.
Then, also take note of the days when you want it stored. You can buy in advance and then store it for some time before cooking it up. Just place it somewhere that is dry and cool. High temperature can potentially damage the quality. To avoid any over storage, it is recommended to buy few days before you need it.
You have several options on how to go about with the cooking. You can either bake it, which are prepared by those who love baking, boil, or follow the microwave method. It depends on which process is more convenient for you.
If you bake it, you need to preheat the oven into 375 degrees F. Cut the pumpkin in half and discard its stems. You can stash away the seeds so you can roast them later when they dried. Put the two halves face down on a shallow dish and cover them with foil. Then, place them inside the over for about an hour and a half until it becomes tender. Once it has cooled down, you may already scoop out its flesh.
If you boil it, begin by cutting it half and removing the stringy parts inside. Peel it then cut to chunks. Place these chunks in a saucepan and pour some water. Begin the boiling process until the chunks become tender. Once it has cooled, mash it using a potato masher.
Same goes for microwave method. You cut it into half and remove the insides. Then, under high power, microwave it for about seven minutes. Adjust the position of the halves to cook it evenly. Allow it to cool down. After that, mash it. The good thing about this is you can place it on the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 6 months if you plan on using it later.
Depending on how complicated the recipe that you want to follow, you may need the assistance of someone. Cooking this with your family may be a good bonding time for you especially this holidays. Invite them to the kitchen and cook a nice meal. You will not know how much they would love to be involved in the entire process unless you make them take part on it.
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