Despite its appearance, risotto is not a type of rice but rather an Italian dish made with a special high-starch short-grain rice. Which includes the Arborio, Carnaroli and the Vialone Nano rice. This special type of rice can absorb quite a bit of liquid without becoming mushy. A basic risotto is particularly prepared with Arborio
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A fresh roasted sugar pie pumpkin is the way to go to make a pumpkin pie or even a Mexican Chocolate Pumpkin Pie. A small sugar pie pumpkin should yield about 30 ounce of puree, which is equal to two 15 ounce store bought cans.  Pureed pumpkin is not only great for pies, but also
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Butternut squash and also refereed to butternut pumpkin in Australia and New Zealand, is a winter squash. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to pumpkin. According to Specialty Produce the butternut squash was developed in Stow, Massachusetts in 1940 by Charles A. Leggette. The squash is a member of the gourd family and is the
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These pumpkin bacon pancakes are exceptionally soft and fluffy and the flavor of warm spices with every bite. These pancakes are not only light and fluffy but also moist due to the addition of pumpkin. There is nothing better than a stack of pumpkin pancakes made with bacon and topped deliciously yummy maple syrup. A
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This easy creamy pumpkin soup makes for a hearty delicious dinner party starter or a light brunch, lunch or dinner. Pumpkin soup is a boosting nutritious comfort food with a deliciously yummy silky texture. The crisp, cinnamon brown sugar croutons complement the smooth, savory soup. Increase Your Culinary Knowledge With The The ABC’s Of Soup
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Butternut squash is a summer and winter squash, and has an orange flesh that is sweet and  tastes a little like sweet potatoes. Like all squash, butternut squash is a warm weather crop and needs a long, hot summer. There are several varieties of butternut squash. The first ones to harvest are the Early Butternut, Ponca
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