Friday, 19 December 2014

Fresh Pumpkin Recipes And Their Basic Preparations

By Miranda Hawkins


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 favorite subjects of try out today are the pumpkins. They are not only great for dessert. They are also great for appetizers and main courses if done right. The emergence of many fresh pumpkin recipes is a manifestation of the wide demand for its variation. So if you want to give it a try, be sure to know the things that we will be sharing today.

First, you need to understand that not all pumpkins are the same. They have different qualities and can taste differently. It is recommended that you buy those which are firm and free from cuts and bruises. This will ensure that it has not incurred any damage that may affect the quality of its taste later on.

Should you decide to buy pumpkins in advance, make sure that you store it inside a cool dry place. As much as possible, consume it before it exceeds the one month storage period. More than this can affect its quality. Unless you plan on using it a week or two after you bought it, might as well consider buying at a later time.

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.

For the microwave process, cut them to half just like what you did with the previous two. Then, run the microwave to the high power. Microwave the halves withing seven minutes. Cook it evenly. After that, let it cool down then proceed with the mashing. You may choose to put it inside the refrigerator for 3 days or to the freezer for longer periods of storage.

The available recipes for pumpkins are varied. The decision is yours. If you want to cook something more complicated, you can always ask a family or a friend to help you out. Cooking is also a good bonding time.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment