Pumpkins: Versatile & Delicious

In this episode of Dinner Tonight, Odessa and Wendy discuss the joys of cooking with pumpkin as fall approaches. They share personal dinner experiences, delve into the nutritional benefits of pumpkin, and explore various savory and sweet recipes. The conversation also covers practical tips for carving pumpkins and how to responsibly dispose of or repurpose them after Halloween. Keywords pumpkin, recipes, nutrition, meal planning, food safety, fall cooking, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin puree, carving pumpkins, family meals Takeaways Leftovers can be a great meal option. Pumpkin is high in vitamins A, C, and E. Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and versatile. Pumpkin puree is different from pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin can be used in savory dishes like pasta. Carving pumpkins can be a fun family activity. Sharp knives are safer for carving pumpkins. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and seasoned. Whole pumpkins can be fed to wildlife if done responsibly. Pumpkins can be used for decoration and cooking. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Dinner Tonight 02:41 All About Pumpkins 12:46 Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin 19:03 Savory Pumpkin Dishes 27:15 Carving Pumpkins: Tips and Tricks Find us on facebook, instagram, pinterest, and youtube at Dinner Tonight and look for the maroon spoon, fork and knife. The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.