Pumpkins and squash are some of the most versatile, delicious ingredients you can cook with. Traditionally used for soups and flavored breads, they are also perfect for cakes, breads and pies, salads, fabulous side dishes and as an invaluable ingredient in curries and soufflés as well as rice, pasta and couscous dishes. Seasonal pumpkins or squash can be enjoyed almost year-round. Summer squash and zucchini start in mid-summer followed by autumn squash. Pumpkins are at their best throughout October and November, then the winter squash come into their own. In this tempting little book, best-selling author Elsa Petersen-Schepelern has created 30 delicious recipes for cooking with pumpkins, zucchini and butternut squash.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
A few problems . . .:
I purchased this book and had a few problems with the two recipes that I have tried so far . . -- the first was with the Vietnamese Chicken Curry. This was a really good dish, except for adding the chicken before simmering the soup for 20 minutes and then continuing to cook until the pumpkin is cooked and the chicken is cooked through -- since the chicken is boneless it was done well before the soup was finished -- resulting in tough chicken. I think removing it after stir frying and then adding it... more info
aww pumpkin love:
I love all fall fruits and vegetables, and I had to have this little book when I saw it. There is a picture of each recipe you are making, the are glossy, mouth watering, and let me tell you, I am planning on making every single recipe in this book. There are only 30 or so, but each is written with sense and clarity, and the book would make a perfect present simply because it's so beautiful. Pumpkins aren't the only veggies used, there are also Butternuts and Squash recipes. Some of my favorite... more info
Wunderbar! (a review in English):
Where I live, butternut squash will be coming into the produce section. I'm eagerly waiting for it. Why? So I can roast seeds and toss them in a brown paper bag with homemade curry powder for that fourth Thursday in November. I'd also like to try the pumpkin soup and risotto. Yum and what reads like the ultimate yum. The selection of recipes in this gem are varied. Brava! I also have another book of Elsa's and find her style friendly and engaging. Elsa makes me want to get into the kitchen and... more info
