Because my cousin Alma's daughter is going to be married today…
Because I am unable to upload my photos, and video on my blog…
Because I went shopping with my mother, leaving my feet somewhere between one shop and another,
Because my nephew Joe has learned to play the drums, the tuba and the guitar on his own in the last five months, leaving me speechless and in utter awe,
Because my niece Marie (12) is writing a post for me, and hasn't sent it yet,
Because I am sleep deprived,
Because a cat jumped up, sat on my lap, then on my laptop which erased my blog post…
I am posting one of my favorite pumpkin recipes.
What is your favorite soup recipe?
Pumpkin on Penne Pasta
Cut the pumpkin into cubes and steam until nearly cooked, firm but slightly tender.
Slice and saute (in olive oil) three or four cloves of garlic, add pine nuts and saute until lightly golden brown. When golden brown remove the garlic and pine nuts from the pan and set aside.
Blend (but do not puree) in the blender a chunky sauce with the sauteed garlic, pine nuts plus some Parmesan cheese and fresh cilantro, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Use the same pan that the garlic was sauteed in, saute until tender the steam pumpkin (add olive oil if needed.)
Turn the burner off, then add the garlic pine nut mixture to the pumpkin. Stir until well mixed.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve on al dente penne pasta, add some cream if needed, or desired…
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