Pumpkin is one of my favorite ingredients. It is versatile and nutritious and can be used in sweet or salty dishes. I have shared with you several recipes which include this fruit like Perfect Pumpkin Soup, Barrigas de Vieja and Pumpkin-Asparagus Risotto. Don’t hesitate to give this recipe a try on Thanksgiving Day and you…
Category: Pumpkin
Pumpkin and Asparagus Risotto
During the beginning of the summer I received an e-mail from a social club we belong to promoting a culinary event called the Caparra Iron Chef. Participating members of Caparra Country Club would become the main attraction cooking for the judges and public in attendance during that night and compete among 4 different categories: rice/pasta…
Perfect Pumpkin Cream Soup
One of my husband’s comfort foods is Pumpkin Cream Soup. Every time he gets sick or I want to get something out of him, I make it. This recipe has come a long way…. At a certain point in time, I used to thicken the pumpkin soup with heavy cream or potatoes, but there…
Barrigas de Vieja (Pumpkin Fritters)
Barrigas de Vieja means “the belly of an old lady”, because they are flabby, soft and without a consistent shape. I know its a funny name, but these sweet pumpkin fritters are truly delicious. They are also called “tortitas de calabaza”. I grew up having these fritters sometimes as a snack or appetizer before dinner….