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Pumpkin Risotto

2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or basil save a few extra leaves (to garnish) 2 cups rice 1 can of crushed tomatoes or bottle of passata fresh herbs (basil...

Creamy Pumpkin and Walnuts

 These are only ideas and all the measures/weights are an approximate. Something else to do with left over pumpkin. 2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 200g feta, crumbled ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 100g walnuts, toasted,...

Pumpkin Gnocchi

These pumpkin gnocchi make a nice light meal compared to the potato version, especially with a fresh tomato sauce and lots of basil.  I think roasted pumpkin brings out the best flavour, but boiled will work as well. These are only ideas and all the measures/weights...

Pumpkin Jam

  2 Kg pumpkin peeled and cut into small cubes 5 cloves 2 stick cinnamon Approximately 2 Kg sugar   Place the cloves and cinnamon in a cloth. Place the pumpkin in a pot with the cloves and cinnamon. Allow to steam/cook (no water) on gentle heat. Stir...

Orange flavoured Pumpkin Pancakes

These thick orange pancakes make a surprise afternoon snack.  They are not soft, pouring pancakes but more like a patty cake. The flatter they are, the quicker they will golden. I usually make all the patties and then fry them all at once. These are only ideas and all...