Fall is in the air and the wonderful smells of the season will bring new inspiration to your food preparation!
From delicious pies to tantalizing soups, pumpkin is the traditional food of fall. The aromas of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg remind us that the fields are turning from green to gold and the winter months of hot cider and nutritious fruits and veggies are on the way. Pumpkin is classified as either? But who cares. Treat it in any way you can imagine and you won’t be disappointed.
Pumpkin is loaded with good nutrition. It is a good source of fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. Don’t give up your bananas and potatoes (your known potassium sources) and just go for the pumpkin pie, but when you do indulge you will be happy that you are making a smart choice. Watch the sugar and whipped cream…those are the killers!
Pumpkin isn’t the only fall-inspiring flavor for you menu. Remember the good old apple with its loads of varieties. Using your fall fruits, you can manage a wagon load of exciting menu items:
Chicken with slices of pumpkin and spices
Lean baked Pork Loin with apples and cloves
Sautéed ham steak with mashed pumpkin and biscuits
There is no limit to the savory meals you can concoct with your fall fruits, and there are only two fall fruits discussed here. Remember the apple salads and pumpkin souffles, the pancakes garnished with stewed apples and the pumpkin bread that is loved by all. Sick of cooking? Welcome Fall and get inspired.
Today’s tip: Perfect pie crust is easy. DON’T over work the shortening into the flour. Use ice water for mixing the flour and shortening. Roll the dough once in each direction…(pat the dough out to dinner plate size before rolling). Questions? Just ask me. Email me at evamurraytoday@att.net and put pie crust in subject line. Include your phone number if you wish. I will get back to you!
Happy Fall, Y’all
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