Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner #PumpkinWeek

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner
Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner-chunks of chicken sausage mixed with pearl couscous and collards in a creamy pumpkin sauce.
Welcome to Day 3 of #PumpkinWeek 2017! Our group of dedicated pumpkin fanatics are at it again. Follow the hashtag, #PumpkinWeek for more pumpkin recipes we are posting October 2nd thru the 6th! What kind of recipes, you ask? How about Sweet, Savory, Beverage, Etc. Anything and all Pumpkin!
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I love a good skillet dinner that’s both easy and nutritious. Only dirtying one cook pot works for me.
Creamy pumpkin makes a perfect choice for a sauce thickener. You don’t need a lot to create a smooth, flavorful sauce. The pretty fall orange is an added bonus!
Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner
I removed the chicken sausage from the casing and broke it into chunks. Chicken as a sausage is less greasy than pork so I added a bit of oil to get it started. If you’d rather use turkey or pork sausage, go for it! It’s all good!
Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner
Pearl Couscous adds a bit of texture. I think rice would work just as well.

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Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb chicken sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup shredded collard greens
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup pearl couscous
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat.
  • Add broth and collards. Simmer covered about 5 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin, thyme and couscous. Reduce heat and simmer covered 10 to 15 minutes until couscous is tender and sausage is completely cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
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Special thanks goes out again to Terri at Love and Confections for bringing us all together!

Enjoy all these tasty ideas brought to you from the bloggers at #PumpkinWeek !

Pumpkin Drink Recipes:

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup from The Nifty Foodie.

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:

Blackened Steak Tacos with Roasted Pumpkin, Sweet Corn and Red Bean Salsa from Bacon Fatte.
Chicken and Pumpkin Curry from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Pumpkin Beef Stew from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.

Pumpkin Beer Bread Pudding from Forking Up.

Pumpkin-Poblano Salsa from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Pumpkin Risotto with Garlic and Sage from Making Miracles.
Pumpkin Sausage Mac and Cheese from Daily Dish Recipes.
Pumpkin Sausage Skillet Dinner from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
Pumpkin Walnut Sage Pierogi from The Crumby Kitchen.
Savory Pumpkin Sage Biscuits from Kudos Kitchen by Renee.

Sweet Pumpkin Recipes:

Maple Pumpkin Monkey Bread from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Pumpkin Chess Pie from The Spiffy Cookie.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Amy’s Cooking Adventures.
Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with a Pecan Oat Crumble from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Pumpkin Dump Cake from Seduction in the Kitchen.
Pumpkin-Nut Crumble Cake from Hardly A Goddess.
Pumpkin Pie Cream Puffs from Mildly Meandering.
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Dip from An Affair from the Heart.
Stuffed Pumpkin Cupcakes from The Freshman Cook.
Whipped Pumpkin Pie Honey Butter from Love and Confections.
White Chocolate Pumpkin Biscotti from The Redhead Baker.

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Pumpkin Polenta #PumpkinWeek

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Pumpkin Polenta

Pumpkin Polenta brings a taste of fall to this popular side dish. Warm spices round out the flavor. Creamy polenta pairs well with any meat or alone as a main dish.

Pumpkin Polenta

Welcome to day two of #PumpkinWeek 2017! Our group of pumpkin loving bloggers are at it again, bringing you fun, creative pumpkin recipes! Be sure to stop by all week for great pumpkin ideas!
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Pumpkin Polenta brings a taste of fall to this popular side dish. Creamy polenta pairs well with any meat or alone as a main dish.
I have to admit I’m not a big fan of fried polenta but I adore the creamy version. That’s probably a texture thing.
Mashed potatoes are my go to side. Only recently I tried polenta. Now I love adding flavors to it. Corn is the base and corn works with just about anything, so why not pumpkin? Why not, indeed! Ha!
Seriously though, pumpkin brings out the sweetness and makes the flavor pop! I can eat this as my main meal with a salad anytime.
Some people shy away from making polenta because you need to be hands on. By that I mean the pot needs to be stirred often to get that delicious creamy texture. No one likes gritty polenta.
Fortunately it’s not a big deal. The trick is to keep it cooking a bit off the heat. Pull the pot off the heat, make sure you scrape the bottom with your spoon or whisk to get the drier meal that sinks to the bottom incorporated. As it cooks, it gets lighter. Soon it only takes a few times and stirs just to keep it from sticking.
Viola! You have a smooth, creamy side dish your family will love. Add pumpkin puree and it’s fall all the way!
Pumpkin Polenta
Of course if you do like fried polenta, just let it cool and form it into a roll and refrigerate.
Pumpkin Polenta #PumpkinWeek

Pumpkin Polenta

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Pumpkin Polenta #PumpkinWeek

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in cornmeal while constantly whisking.
  • Reduce heat and continue to cook, whisking often for 30 to 40 minutes until no longer gritty. Remove occasionally from heat to be sure to scrape bottom and sides.
  • Remove finished polenta and stir in pumpkin, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Special thanks goes out again to Terri at Love and Confections for bringing us all together!

Enjoy all these tasty ideas brought to you from the bloggers at #PumpkinWeek !

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:

Bacon Pumpkin Waffles from Caroline’s Cooking.
Pumpkin Lasagna from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Pumpkin Pie Hummus from Mildly Meandering.
Pumpkin Polenta from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
Savory Pumpkin Bread from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.

Sweet Pumpkin Recipes:

Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Roll from The Crumby Kitchen.
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts from Love and Confections.
Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread from Palatable Pastime.
Pumpkin Casserole with Roasted Marshmallows from Daily Dish Recipes.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Cookaholic Wife.

Pumpkin Cookies from Making Miracles.

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Pumpkin Pie Tassies #PumpkinWeek

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Pumpkin Pie Tassies bring big pumpkin pie flavor to little cookie bites. Soft crust and creamy filling make these a new fall favorite.

Pumpkin Pie Tassies

Welcome to day one of #PumpkinWeek 2017! Our group of pumpkin loving bloggers are at it again, bringing you fun, creative pumpkin recipes!
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Fall flavors make me feel all warm and snuggly inside. The smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger fill the air.

It’s time for warm apple cider and the season’s first hot chocolate. Apple pie, funnel cake spice cookies and pumpkin bread.

Break out the crock pot and make applesauce!

All that hearty food makes me think about taking little bites.

What better little bite of fall is there than these Pumpkin Pie Tassies? Cookie-sized pumpkin treats for kids of all ages.

Pumpkin Pie Tassies

Pumpkin Pie Tassies

Pumpkin Pie Tassies #PumpkinWeek

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Pumpkin Pie Tassies

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

    crust
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup flour
    • filling
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg plus 1 yolk
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350
    • crust
  • beat together butter, cream cheese and sugar. add flour to form a soft dough. Form into 24 balls. Chill for a few minutes.
  • Press balls into ungreased mini muffin cups to fill bottom and sides.
    • filling
  • beat together butter, cream cheese, pumpkin, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, yolk and pumpkin spice.
  • Fill cups. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes until filling is set and crust is browned. Do not overbake.
  • Cool on rack in tin for about 5 minutes before removing. Cool tassies to room temperature then chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Special thanks goes out again to Terri at Love and Confections for bringing us all together!

Enjoy all these tasty ideas brought to you from the bloggers at #PumpkinWeek !

Pumpkin Drink Recipes:

Pumpkin Pie Moscow Mule from Love and Confections.

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:

Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce from Hardly A Goddess.
Goat Cheese and Sage Pizza with Pumpkin Crust from The Spiffy Cookie.
Kaddo Bowrani (Afghan Pumpkin with Yoghurt Sauce) from Caroline’s Cooking.
Pickled Pumpkin with Sage and Autumn Spices from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Pumpkin Beer Bread from Forking Up.
Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Herbed Croutons from The Crumby Kitchen.
Pumpkin Chili from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Pumpkin Corn Chowder with Shrimp from Kudos Kitchen by Renee.
Pumpkin Focaccia Bread from Cookaholic Wife.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
Pumpkin Rosemary Hummus with Sizzled Garlic from Amy’s Cooking Adventures.
Pumpkin Stew with Chicken and Black Beans from Palatable Pastime.

Sweet Pumpkin Recipes:

Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from The Redhead Baker.
Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin Bundt Cake from Cooking with Carlee.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake from Daily Dish Recipes.
Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping from Family Around The Table.
Pumpkin Blondies from It Bakes Me Happy.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake from The Chef Next Door.

Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Bars from The Nifty Foodie.

Pumpkin Madeleines from Mildly Meandering.
Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites from Making Miracles.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal from Seduction in the Kitchen.
Pumpkin Pie Tassies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
Pumpkin Scones from The Freshman Cook.
Pumpkin Spice Donuts from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Pumpkin Spice Donuts from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Pumpkin Zucchini Streusel Bread from An Affair from the Heart.
Ridiculously Good Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake from Bacon Fatte.

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Cinnamon Beef Tacos #SundaySupper

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Cindy Kerschner

Cinnamon Beef Tacos
Cinnamon Beef Tacos share warm spices with traditional taco flavors to create a delicious taste sensation!

This week Sunday Supper Tastemakers celebrate National Taco Day, October 4th!

Did you know that October 4th is National Taco Day? How exciting is that?! Tacos are the best. There’s so much that you can do with them, from what you fill them with to the kind of shell that you put them in! Not to mention, they’re easy on a budget and definite crowd-pleasers. So, for this Sunday Supper, let’s have a taco fiesta! Bring your best easy taco recipes to the table, and we can celebrate National Taco Day together. I want to know what you put in your favorite taco recipes!

Warm spices sneak their way into my dishes this time of year. Cinnamon is my go to warm spice. It pairs with meats, makes killer desserts and flavors drinks like no other spice can.
Mixing cinnamon with cumin, garlic, chili and salt makes a great rub for beef. Not too spicy. I used a Certified Angus Beef ® brand ribeye. Simply delicious!
I added a mild version of Pico de Gallo to get that taco taste.
Why stop there?
Kick it up a notch. Add avocado slices and lettuce.
Cinnamon Beef Tacos
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Cinnamon Beef Tacos #SundaySupper

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

  • 4 6-inch taco shells
  • 1 12 to 16 ounce ribeye (I used Certified Angus Beef ® brand)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups lettuce
    • rub
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • pico do gallo
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced green pepper
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 a jalapeno diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine rub spices: cinnamon, cumin, garlic, chili and salt. Rub onto steak.
  • Heat oil in small skillet. Place steak in hot oil. Cook to desired doneness. Rest 5 minutes then slice.
  • Mix together tomatoes, onion, peppers and lime juice.Season with salt and pepper.
  • layer lettuce, beef, avocado and pico in a taco shell . Drizzle with lime or serve with salsa or sour cream.
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Food for Thought…How do like your tacos? Soft or hard shell? Mild or spicy? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below!

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