That jack-o'-lantern has been hiding dinner inside it all along. Before the scoop goes in the trash, here's what it can turn into, from a cozy stew to something sweet for after. 🎃
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Grated pumpkin cooked down with butter and ginger makes a golden bed for salmon, finished with a creamy mustard sauce and a little blue cheese. Dinner for four in an hour.
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💡 Tip: carving pumpkins are big and watery, so roast the flesh before you purée it. Cut it into chunks, roast at 400°F until soft and lightly browned, then blend. If the purée still looks loose, let it drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve for 30 minutes — it will behave much more like canned pumpkin in your baking.
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