To get the most benefits from baked pumpkin, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil or butter to the dish, because vitamin A is fat-soluble and won’t be absorbed otherwise. For…

Traditionally, pumpkins are associated with the festive night before November 1st — they are used to make Jack-o’-lanterns. These lanterns, carved to resemble a human head, are meant to glow…

The flesh of this autumn fruit is rich in potassium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E, K, and B. This low-calorie vegetable helps control weight, detoxifies the body, and…

From our largest berry (in botanical terms), you can whip up delicious, fragrant, vibrant, and healthy soups, salads, cereals, side dishes, desserts, and drinks. In particular, pumpkin cream soup is…

Once upon a time, pumpkins were not used as food but rather as containers for water. Nowadays, we use pumpkins in pies, smoothies, and even to make coffee. One of…

Rich in B vitamins and unsaturated fats, nuts provide energy, boost hemoglobin levels, support blood production, and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Pumpkin contains more protein than quail eggs, and in…

In 100 grams of pumpkin flesh you’ll find more than 1 gram of fiber, which helps you feel full longer, reduces appetite, and can lower calorie intake. Fiber also promotes…

This classic American pumpkin pie pairs a flaky shortcrust pastry with a silky pumpkin custard flavored with warm spices. The pastry is made from flour, butter, an egg, and sugar.…

Pumpkin works baked, boiled, fried, frozen—or raw. Nutritionists favor the raw option because fresh pumpkin flesh keeps more of its nutrients. Cooking can strip away B vitamins, reduce levels of…

Pumpkin season has arrived, and that means your meals get an instant upgrade. Pumpkin is packed with organic acids, beta-carotene, B vitamins, and vitamins C and E. The flesh is…

Baking classic American treats is worth it for the aroma, flavor, and health benefits. Oats, a source of complex carbohydrates, are rich in magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iron. Meanwhile, pumpkin…

It’s no wonder girls traditionally gave pumpkins to ‘rejected’ suitors, believing the vegetable could ease the sting of heartbreak. Pumpkins are said to help with depression, anxiety, and insomnia, lower…

Hemorrhoids affect many women. Young women, in particular, can develop this condition because of irregular eating habits and often eating on the go. Women can also develop hemorrhoids after prolonged,…

100 ml oil 300 g pumpkin puree (from a sweet pumpkin) 1/4 tsp sea salt 115 g kefir (or substitute sour cream) 300 g sugar 4 medium eggs 320 g…

Beef (chuck or stew meat): 500g (about 1.1 lbs) Potatoes: 5-6 medium Butter: 80g (about 5.5 tablespoons) Carrots: 2 medium Pumpkin: 300g (about 10.5 oz) Onion: 1 medium Meat broth:…

Ingredients Pumpkin flesh: 500 g (about 1.1 lbs) Milk: 0.5 liters (about 2 cups) Water: 1 cup Sugar: 2 tablespoons Vanilla sugar: 1 packet Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon Butter, to taste…

Pumpkin flesh: 200g (about 7 oz) Flour: 1 cup Pinch of salt Sugar: 3 tablespoons Baking powder: 2 teaspoons Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon Egg: 1 Kefir: 1 cup Cut the pumpkin…

rice: 1 cup broth: 0.5 liters (about 2 cups) onion: 1 onion white wine: ½ cup grated cheese: 3 tablespoons pumpkin flesh: 100 g (about 3.5 oz) For the pumpkin…

Ingredients: 4 oz unsalted butter 6 oz dark chocolate 4 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups…

Ingredients: 500 g pumpkin (about 1.1 lb); 1 large sweet bell pepper; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; A…

Cut the pumpkin in half, peel it, and dice it into small cubes. Boil the cubes in salted water with bay leaves and spices. Coat the cubes in flour and…

Ingredients: 8 cups pumpkin puree 4 cups sugar 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 packet vanilla sugar juice…

500 g chicken liver (about 1.1 lbs) 1 onion 200 g pumpkin (about 7 oz) 2 tbsp white wine (or brandy; or skip it) 3 tbsp chopped nuts 2 apples…

Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice 1.1 lb peeled apples 1.1 lb peeled pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream (a thicker, tangier Eastern European-style sour cream)…

Ingredients: 6.6 lbs of peeled pumpkin 4.4 lbs of sugar 2 oranges Cut the pumpkin into cubes, sprinkle with sugar, and let it sit for 15 minutes to release its…

Ingredients: 200g pumpkin puree (1/2 cup) 2 eggs 3-4 tablespoons vanilla sugar 1 cup kefir 1 cup flour, sifted 2-3 tablespoons semolina zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1…

– 250 g pumpkin – 2-3 large tomatoes – 1 onion – 50 g butter – 200 ml 15% cream – 350 ml hot boiled water – Salt to taste…

200 g pumpkin (I used the ‘muscat’ variety)4 eggswhite part of a leekmayonnaisespices Boil the eggs and cut them into large cubes. Slice the leek into half-rings, blanch the leek…

How big can a berry be? When you hear the word “berry,” many people think of strawberries or cherries. But the largest strawberry is only about the size of a…

Latvian National Cuisine: Pumpkin Dishes Latvian cuisine includes several pumpkin dishes. Here are two traditional preparations: Pickled Pumpkin Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds and stringy flesh. Cut the…

Pumpkin Patties with Mixed Meat Filling Ingredients 1 medium pumpkin 14 oz. mixed ground meat (pork and beef) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup semolina 1 onion 2 eggs 2 tablespoons…

Ingredients: Cottage cheese: 250g Egg: 1 Pumpkin flesh: 200g Salt and pepper to taste Flour: 100g Instructions: Mash the cottage cheese with the egg, then season with salt and pepper.…

Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe Ingredients: 1.5-2 kg pumpkin 300-350 g ground meat 2 onions 1 cup long-grain rice 1 bell pepper 1 carrot 2 tomatoes 1 bunch of parsley 1 cup…

Ingredients: 400 g pumpkin flesh (about 14 oz) 1 processed cheese (such as Velveeta) 150 g cottage cheese (about 5.3 oz) 4 tablespoons grated cheese 3 eggs Salt, pepper, and…

Roasted Pumpkin with Tomato Sauce 700 g pumpkin (about 1.5 lbs) 2 large tomatoes 1 onion 1 bunch of parsley 4-5 cloves of garlic 100 ml dry white wine (about…