life & style // no. 12 theotherpress.ca

Pumpkin

pandemonium

» Three ways to use pumpkin at home

Roshni Riar
Staff Writer

 

I: officially autumn and pumpkin
pandemonium has set the world into

a frenzied quest to consume as much
pumpkin as possible. Starbucks’ Pumpkin
Spice Latte (PSL) has long captivated the
hearts, minds, and taste buds of many.
While I agree that it’s a delicious drink, I’m
here to tell you that there are other ways to
get your fill of pumpkin-y goodness—all
from the comfort of your own home!

Pumpkin bread

Ingredients:

115 ounce can of pumpkin puree

3 medium eggs

3/4 cup coconut oil (or soft butter)

3/4 cup brown sugar

2, cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon each of baking soda, baking
powder, cinnamon, and ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon each of clove, cardamom, and
ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease ag”
x16” pan . Mix all the dry ingredients
together and set aside. In a separate
bowl, cream together brown sugar and
coconut oil. Crack in eggs and pumpkin
puree, whisking together until all the
wet ingredients are smooth. Fold dry
ingredients into wet, mixing until it
becomes a consistent batter. Pour into
greased pan and bake for approximately
30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick to the
centre comes out clean. Rest for 15 minutes
before cutting.

Pumpkin bread tastes great and can
be a vehicle for equally tasty toppings like
cream cheese frosting or honey butter.

Pumpkin soup

Ingredients:

115 ounce can of pumpkin puree
4 cups vegetable broth

1 medium onion, diced

 

 

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1/8 teaspoon
if less heat is desired)

1/2 cup coconut milk (or cream if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste

This one is seriously easy, especially after

a long day and rainy commute home. You
can throw this in a pot, change into some
cozy clothes, and curl up on the couch with
a big, warm bowl in no time.

On medium heat, sauté onion and
garlic with olive oil until soft and fragrant.
Add cinnamon, cayenne, bay leaves, and
pumpkin puree. Mix together. Slowly add
vegetable broth, whisking into pumpkin
mixture until fully incorporated without
any clumps. Cover and let simmer on
medium high heat for 15 minutes. If
desired, take off heat and let cool for five
minutes before blending to achieve a
completely smooth consistency. Put back
on low heat and whisk in coconut milk and
salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for five
minutes before serving.

You can also stir in some grated
parmesan, fresh sage, and cooked pasta
noodles to make a creamy pasta dish with
this recipe.

Pumpkin turmeric milk

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

2, cups milk of choice (I like coconut milk)
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground ginger,
ground turmeric (I recommend using fresh
sliced ginger and turmeric if you can, in the
same quantities)

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, clove, cardamom

If you really can't fight the urge for a sweet
pumpkin drink, then this has got you
covered. You can have a warm glass before
bed or mix it into your morning cup of
coffee as a creamer.
Inasmall pot, whisk together milk
and pumpkin until smooth. Bring
toa boil, then whisk in
spices, sweetener, and
a pinch of salt. Let
simmer on low heat for
five minutes, whisking
constantly. Pour into a
mug with a cinnamon
stick and a sprinkle of
nutmeg on top.

 

Illustration by Cara Seccafien

 

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Brittnet MacDonald
Life and Style Editor

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