It's "National Pumpkin Day" today! I believe October would be considered "Pumpkin Month!" Are you a fan of pumpkin? Do you love anything pumpkin related or pumpkin flavored?
Some do, some don't, it's a personal preference kind of thing for sure. I like pumpkin, and I've always been a fan of squash, so why wouldn't I like pumpkin?
Some do, some don't, it's a personal preference kind of thing for sure. I like pumpkin, and I've always been a fan of squash, so why wouldn't I like pumpkin?
Pumpkins are a plenty at the moment, and there are so many types and colors available now days. There are a myriad of pumpkin recipes, and pumpkin flavored this and that, too.
Sights like the one above are real eye-catchers, and common this time of year. There's just something about a pumpkin patch! They offer so many choices, from little baby pumpkins to huge ginormous pumpkins, ranging in both size and shape, with something for everyone!
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With it being National Pumpkin Day I wanted to share a few interesting "Pumpkin" recipes I discovered. These recipes are from what I consider trustworthy and try-worthy names such as, Betty Crocker, Kraft, and one of my favorite blogger turned famous TV and Internet personalities, and all things kitchen, and cooking, country gal and friend, Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman. I call her friend, I've actually never really met her, but she sure makes you feel like she is your friend!
First lets begin with these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie Cups from bettycrocker.com. These had me at pumpkin spice latte! Oh, and the drizzle of caramel! I'm thinkin' these would be perfect with a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Then there's this, Pumpkin Butter. Can we just say that again...Pumpkin Butter! This recipe, also from bettycrocker.com, has me wanting to put pumpkin butter on everything! Well, okay, maybe not everything. But, I can think of lots of things to spread it on, or to dip into it!
This recipe from kraftrecipes.com for Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting calls for a package of spice cake mix, a can of pumpkin, and few other ingredients. These will be a hit with pumpkin fans and those who love cream cheese frosting, and cinnamon.
Here's another recipe from kraftrecipes.com, Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake. Oh how luscious it looks, too! A simple recipe that requires a box of cake mix, a can of pumpkin, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping, and pecans, along with other ingredients that will make this luscious cake a family favorite.
Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins (With Cream Cheese Frosting), mmmm! This muffins recipe comes from The Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond at thepioneerwoman.com. Call 'em muffins or call 'em cupcakes, I'm sure she wouldn't mind either way! This lady really knows homemade goodness and how to make-from-scratch, and truly impresses me with her talents in the kitchen! I've been a huge fan of her for a long time. She makes it all look so easy, and she adds a bit of real, along with a bit of humor, too. I just love that about her!
Create your own homemade pumpkin pie spice! That spice that is so widely used at this time of year. This recipe also from thepioneerwoman.com website, was from Maria who blogs at Two Peas and Their Pod over at twopeasandtheirpod.com. Maria shows the easy steps for How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice. I can think of lots things to add this spice to.
Just a few pumpkin goodies to elevate your desire for pumpkin, and pumpkin spice!
Enjoy!...
