pumpkin dessert

An Alternative Pumpkin Pie

by Allen Williams on October 27, 2008

Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite Fall desserts so I was excited to receive two small pumpkins in my recent CSA shipment. My brother invited us over for dinner last weekend and I wanted to experiment with making a grain-free dessert. I scoured the web and found many interesting recipes but opted to use this one from Straight Into Bed Cakefree and Dried. A delicious spiced filling on top of a ground nut crust — simple to make and a perfect start to the Fall season.

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Desserts and Treats

Turkish Kabak Tatlisi (Poached Pumpkin)

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My two-week series on Turkish food draws to a close with this sweet poached pumpkin dessert, Kabak Tatlisi. When I received a small pumpkin in my weekly CSA delivery last week, I flipped through my Turkish cookbook and found the inspiration I needed. This poached pumpkin recipe is delicious and a perfect dessert idea for [...]

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