Thursday, September 30, 2010

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup


These pancakes are light and fluffy and easy to make. They're dotted with bits of melted chocolate and chunks of sweet banana. And the best part is the syrup. When I was a kid my friend Jenni introduced me to peanut butter and maple syrup on pancakes. Ever tried it? I thought it sounded disgusting. It's amazing. Your life will forever be changed after eating it. So that's the inspiration behind the syrup.

We start by combining your average dry pancake ingredients with your average wet pancake ingredients.
 Then place a couple of ripe bananas in a bowl and roughly mash. I use bananas that aren't quite banana bread material. I don't want mushy brown banana chunks in my pancakes, just soft sweet ones. And you don't need to pulverize them either, leave some chunks like seen here:
And everything is better with a touch of chocolate, right?? Use mini chips, or roughly chop some regular chocolate chips. The smaller bits distribute better in the batter, and tossing them with a bit of flour helps keep them from all sinking to the bottom.
 Then just stir it all up.
I think the best part about these pancakes is the syrup. And it only involves 2 ingredients:
Heat them up together in the microwave and watch the magic happen. Okay, it's not really magic, it just tastes really really good. Trust me. It will be runny at first but as it sits it thickens quite a bit. If it gets too thick, just warm it up again in the microwave.
By now you have probably cooked up your pancakes. Oh yum.
  Oh, but wait.... it gets better.
 Pour on some of the magical syrup and it's perfection.
 Chunky Monkey Pancakes
{Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup}

1 1/2 C flour
3 Tbs sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 C buttermilk *
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbs canola oil
1 large or extra large egg
2 small-med ripe bananas
1/4 C mini chocolate chips (or reg. chips roughly chopped) tossed with 2 tsp flour
Cooking Spray or butter for pan

1 C maple syrup
1/2 C peanut butter

*As a substitute for buttermilk, place 1 1/2 Tbs lemon juice or vinegar in a 1 1/2 C measuring cup and then fill the remainder with milk.

Combine flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together. In a separate bowl combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla and whisk well. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix just until moistened and combined. Place bananas in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Fold into batter. Add the chocolate chips that have been tossed with flour and stir.

For syrup, heat peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add maple syrup and gently whisk to combine. Heat in the microwave for another 30 seconds, whisk, and then set aside.

Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet to medium heat. Coat pan with little butter and then pour on pancake batter. Use1/4 C batter for large pancakes (4-6") and 2 T for kid-sized ones (2-3"). Wait until bubbles form and edges are set and then flip.

Reheat syrup if necessary and pour over warm pancakes.

Yield:
28-30 2-3" pancakes (using 1/8 C batter measure)
14-15 4-6" pancakes (using 1/4 C batter measure)

Freezer Instructions: Let cooked pancakes cool to room temperature. Place in a single layer in the freezer until frozen and then place pancakes in a ziplock bag or airtight container. Reheat in a microwave or toaster until heated through.

Free Sample Of Shout Color Catcher (New Link)


Head on over and get a Free Sample Of Shout Color Catcher This is a new link ( I was able to request).  Allow up to 6 weeks to arrive.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Free Sample of Wei East Wrinkle Relief Eye Cream!


The site is being pretty slow.  But fill in your information to get a Free sample of Wei East Wrinkle Relief Eye Cream!   Hopefully we will have some time to grab it before the samples are gone!


Wheeler Farm only $3.50!


There are so many fun things to do in the Fall in Utah.  That is why I think I am starting to love the season more and more. 

Today Only, (Sept28th) Screamin Deals has a great deal for Wheeler Farm!  Get a pass to head through their Corn &Hay Maze, grab Wagon Rides and go to their pumpkin patch for only $3.50!  It is normally $7.00. So that is 50% off!

Need Vitamins? Today is the Day!


GNC is offering Vitamins and Multi-Vitamins for only $9.99!  Plus, shipping is free.  However, this deal is only valid today, September 28th.

Plus, if you want to make a little money on the side.  Then, you can go through ShopAtHome to get 10% Cash Back- Plus, if it is your first time using ShopAtHome, you will get a $5.00 Credit to your account as a bonus!

Just head to ShopatHome, sign up, search for GNC and then click on it to go to their site.  Then place your order like usual.  In 2-3 days, the cash back will shop up in your ShopAtHome Account.  They cash out every few months!

Best Deals at Fresh Market--9/29-10/05!





Even though I don't personally shop at all of these grocery stores, I think it's important I still post some of the best deals for the places near our area. 


Fresh Market has started their Case Lot Sale.  Many items on their front page have a Single Price and a case price.  Since there is nothing that says you have to purchase the whole case, you SHOULD be able to purchase as many as you want out of the case. So hopefully that is how they are doing it and the items below are correct with their coupon matchups!

*RP Stands for Red Plum, SS stands for Smart Source, PG stands for Proctor and Gamble. They are all coupon inserts that come in the Sunday Paper.

Western Family 64oz Apple Juice $.99!

Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup or Tomato Soup $.50 each

Spaghettios $.50 each
Use the $.50 off 2 Spaghettios Coupon
Or, use the $.40 off 2 Spaghettios coupon from the 08-29-10 SS
Total cost as low as $.25 each!

Chunk Light Tuna $.44 each

Western Family Mandarin Oranges $.33 Each

Western Family 8oz Tomato Sauce $.20 each

24 Pack Premium Drinking Water $2.50

36 Roll Petal Soft Bath Tissue $6.88!

Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.50
Use the $.50 off 2 Chunky Coupon from the 09-19-10 SS
Or, Use the $2.00 off 4 Chunky Coupon
Total cost as low as $1.00 each

Don Julio Flour Tortillas $.99!

Best Deals at Maceys--9/29-10/5! Cheap Lunch Meat and $.19 Campbells!

 
Macey's Case Lot Sale is starting this week.  They have individual prices AND case prices listed for a lot of the items.  They usually do not make you purchase the whole case.  So combining some of the items with coupons should make for some great deals!

*RP Stands for Red Plum, SS stands for Smart Source, PG stands for Proctor and Gamble. They are all coupon inserts that come in the Sunday Paper.

Buddig 9-10z Tub of Deli Meat $1.47
Use the $1.00 off Buddig Coupon
Total cost $.47!! HURRY AND PRINT THIS ONE!

Soff's Baby Wipes Refills $.83 each!

Spaghettios $.50 each
Use the $.50 off 2 Spaghettios Coupon
Or, use the $.40 off 2 Spaghettios coupon from the 08-29-10 SS
Total cost as low as $.25 each!

Western Family 64 oz Apple Juice $.99!


Chunk Light Tuna $.39 each!

Western Family Mac and Cheese $.32 each!


Western Family Brown or Powdered Sugar 32 oz $.98

Western Family 15 Ct. Paper Towels $5.98!  (That's $.40 per roll!)

Western Family Advantage 36 Roll Toilet Paper $5.98 ( That's $.16 a roll!)

Campbell's Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soups $.68
Use the $1.50 off 3 Campbell's Coupon
Total cost $.18 a can!


Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.25
Use the various Campbell Chunky coupons to get $.50 off each can!
Total cost only $.75 each!
 
State Fair Corn Dogs $5.99
Use the $1.00 off 2 State Fair Coupon all the way back from the 02-14-10 RP
Total cost $5.49

Best Deals at Smiths--9/29-10/5!

Even though I don't personally shop at all of these grocery stores, I think it's important I still post some of the best deals for the places near our area. 

*RP Stands for Red Plum, SS stands for Smart Source, PG stands for Proctor and Gamble. They are all coupon inserts that come in the Sunday Paper.

All Detergent 26-32 Loads $2.99
Use the $1.00 off All Coupon from the 09-26-10 RP
Or use the $1.00 off All Coupon for All-Oxi
Total cost $1.99!

Select General Mills Cereals $1.50
Use the $1.00 off 2 General Mills Coupon
Total cost $1.00 each.

Freschetta Pizza $3.99
Use the $1.00 off Freschetta Coupon
Total cost $2.99!

Ben &Jerry's Ice Cream Pints $2.48
Use the $1.00 off 2 Ben & Jerry's Coupon from the 09-19-10 RP **May be different depending on where you live.
Total cost $1.98!

Kroger CowPals String Cheese $1.99 (12 pack)

Danimals 6 Pack $1.88
Use the $1.00 off Danimals coupon from the 09-12-10 SS
Total cost $.88 for a 6 pack!

Pillsbury Sweet Moments $2.50
Use the $1.00 off Sweet Moments Coupon from the 09-12-10 GM
Total cost $1.50!

Select Kraft Cheese $1.99
Use the $5.00 off 5 Kraft Cheese Items coupon (Printed Previously)
Total cost $5.00 for 5 Blocks of cheese!

Ziploc Containers $2.50 each
Use the $1.50 off 2 Ziploc Coupon from the 08-08-10 SS
Total cost $1.75 each!

Hot Wheels or Matchbox Cars $.88

Duracell Batteries 4 Pack (AA, AAA) or 2 Pack (C, D) $2.99
Use the $1.00 off Duracell Coupon from the 08-29-10 PG
Total cost $1.99!

Mountain Dairy Milk $1.79

The following items are part of Smith's Mix and Match Sale. 

Purchase 10 of the Mix and Match items and they are only $1.00 each:

Little Debbie Snack Cakes $1.00

Kroger Peanut Butter $1.00

Kroger Ice Pix $1.00
Load the $.40 Smith's ECoupon
Total cost $.60

Kroger Mini Carrots $1.00

Kroger Picante or Salsa $1.00!

Brach's Candy Corn $1.00

1 Gallon Tampico Punch $1.00

Uncle Ben's Rice Products $1.00
Use the $1.00 off 3 Uncle Ben Coupon from the 09-12-10 RP
Total cost $.67 each!

7Up, Sunkist or A&W $1.00
Use the FREE 7Up Coupon when you purchase another 2 Liter from the 09-19-10 SS
Total cost $.50 each!

Langers Apple Juice 64 oz $1.00

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish $1.00

Campbell's Great for Cooking Soups (Select Varieties) $1.00
Use the $1.50 off 3 Campbell's Coupon
Total cost $.50 each

Barilla Pasta *Select Varieties $1.00
Try using the $1.00 off 2 Barilla Plus Coupon from the 09-26-10 SS
Or, the $.55 off Barilla Piccolini Pasta coupon from the 08-29-10 SS
Possibly as low as $.45 each.

Hunt's Pasta Sauce $1.00

There are a few more $1.00 deals that I did not post.  And I am sure there are more in the store unadvertised.  So let us know if you see any great coupon deals to go along with items you see!

Free Meal From Panda Express *TODAY ONLY*


Panda Express is offering a Free Kobari Beef!  Click HERE to get your coupon.  The coupon is good for September 29th but you can print it now.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

LOCAL COOKING CLASSES! Plus, 10% Off Anything in Store the Day of Class!


Have you ever been in the store called "For Your Kitchen," located in the Newgate Mall? I don't know about you, but I could spend hours in there, not to mention a whole lot of money (if I had it!)!  Sister Hair brought a GREAT opportunity to my attention today, that I just had to share! "For Your Kitchen" has cooking classes, where they teach a wide variety of things. There are even classes for your kids to take, so they can get a jump start on learning cooking basics! And if your kids already love to cook, they have a kids/teen cookoff you can sign up for (information on their website). Here are some of the upcoming classes for the month of October, and I am also going to post the link to where you can see the rest of the classes offered up through the first of the year. Sign up right away, because I hear they fill up quickly! Also, you get 10% OFF of everything in the store the day of your class!

The phone number to call to sign up is 801-866-1111, or email classes@fykitchen.com 

Click here for complete list of classes for year.

October Classes:

October 1st, Friday, 6:30 pm--Sourdough Basics – Chris Stokes
Do you love sourdough but haven’t had success in making it?  Well this class is for YOU!  Chris is an expert in sourdough and believe it or not, it’s very easy to do with the right ingredients!  He’ll teach us  bread, waffles and sourdough pancakes, YUM!  You will also go home with FREE San Francisco sourdough starter!  Hurry, this class will fill up fast! $25.00


October 2nd, Saturday, 6-8pm--LADIES NIGHT! FREE
Bring you and your girlfriends for a ladies night out!  We’ll have treats, free drawings every 15 minutes for items in the store, demonstrations and free classes! Our way of saying ladies are SPECIAL!!

October 5th, Tuesday, 6:30pm--SUSHI – Hands On! – Chef Otsuji (www.sushisurfer.com)
Chef Otsuji will be teaching a hands on Sushi Class at For your kitchen.  We provide all the necessary tools and materials to make sushi.  At this class we'll be making Unagi Maki (Broiled Eel rolls), Spicy Tuna, Salmon and Shrimp Tempura rolls.  We will be focusing on making Te maki sushi (hand rolls), Ura maki (inside out rolls), and Futo maki (fat rolls).  $40


October 6th, Wednesday, 6:30pm--Fall Soups – Featuring Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cookers
We will be teaching Potato Corn Chowder, Flavorful Chili, Creamy Vegetable Soup, & Split Pea!  Make sure not to miss this wonderful class as we will teach how to make wonderful soup, and also the benefits of using a safe, fast, efficient pressure cooker.  This will be one of the best classes you will come to. $10

October 7th, Thursday, 6:30pm--Cooking with Essential Oils – Chef Marie
This unique class is cooking with essential oils rather than extracts.  You won’t believe the difference in taste!  Come learn about using pure oils in cooking, which your family will love!  We’ll be cooking (and eating!) from a variety of foods.  Chef Marie is a presenter at this year’s Taste of Home Show, so we’re glad to snag her!$10

October 9th, Saturday, 6:30pm--Time for TAMALES!- Gina Betancourt
Just in time for cold fall nights, learn the techniques for authentic mexican tamales. Also homemade refried beans! Raised in Mexico, Gina is a specialist in Mexican Cuisine.  You’ll love her and her class!  More classes from her coming up late spring and summer… Limited space. $20


October 16th, Saturday, 6:30 pm--Trick or Treat? Holiday Chocolates – Debbie Everett
Our last chocolate class was such a success, we’ve brought Debbie back for more!  Come learn the secrets of carmel with other goulish treats for Halloween, along with fun ideas for holiday chocolates.  Price includes one pound of our wonderful chocolate free!  Lots of taste testing and hands on dipping will give you the confidence to do this at home! $20


October 19th, Tuesday, 6:30 pm--ADVANCED SUSHI! – Hands On! – Chef Otsuji (www.sushisurfer.com)
Chef Otsuji will be teaching a hands on Sushi Class at For your kitchen.  We provide all the necessary tools and materials to make sushi.  This class is for the hard core sushi lover
In this advanced sushi class we will explore breaking down whole salmon, cutting fish, sashimi platting, nigiri sushi, temari sushi (Ball sushi) and gunkan maki (battle ship sushi). $55

October 20th, Wednesday, 6:30pm--Artisan Breads – Ben Rowley (Local Artisan Bread Expert)
This popular class fills in a hurry so be sure and sign up early!  Ben will teach the basics of artisan bread making.  Great on their own but this class will not stop at a little bread making.  We will do some bread dipping and we will also teach some great spreads. Come and enjoy a wonderful night of bread, dips and spreads! $15


October 22nd, Friday, 6:30pm--Crepes For All Occasions
Learn how fun and entertaining making crepes can be!  Great for dinners, desserts, entertaining etc…  We will make a dinner and a dessert crepe. $15


October 23rd, Saturday, 6:30 pm--Bread Basics: Whole Wheat Deliciousness
Whole Wheat Bread; Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls; Whole Wheat Pizza.  Come & learn how to make soft, delicious whole wheat bread that will have you coming back for more. $10

October 23rd, Saturday, 6:30 pm--Chile Rellenos- Gina Betancourt
Gina grew up in northern Mexico and has wonderful recipes from that area.  Come join us as she demonstrates this famous Mexican dish.  Her classes fill up fast due to her expertise and fun personality!  Come enjoy eating the chile rellenos with spanish rice, YUMMY!!  $15


October 27th, Wednesday, 6:30pm--Homemade Spudnuts
Never had a spudnut?  Think of it as a moist doughnut.  I think they are terrific, I am not sure why spudnut shops ever went out of business.  This is probably my favorite dessert, simple to make anyone can do it.  Come to eat, come to learn, just come on in and enjoy one of my favorite desserts. $10


October 30th, Saturday, 12:30pm--Culinary Kids☺ – Ethinic Cuisine - German
Your child is sure to love the holiday kids’ classes that we are having.  Kids will be more involved and will each have some goodies to take home!  Don’t let your child miss this class.  Sign up early, these classes sell out quickly.$15

Address: 3651 WALL AVE. SUITE 1192 (NEWGATE MALL) OGDEN, UT 84405










 















Remember To Order YourBountiful Basket Today!


For those of you who participate in the Bountiful Baskets, or even for those who have been wanting to, today is the day to go to their website (www.bountifulbaskets.org) and buy a basket! There are also different weekly items (in addition to your amazing basket you get for $15) you can purchase at wholesale cost, such as:

*Ciabatta (Italian) Bread - $10 for 5 loaves

*9 Grain Bread -  $10 for 5 loaves (freeze GREAT!)

*Italian Pack - garlic, basil, oregano, rosemary, yellow and red onion, flat parsley, mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini - $7.50

*Box of Round Tomatoes (approx 20 Lb 50 ct. from California) - $10.50

*30 Count Cranberry Snack Bars (contains almonds) - $10

*Bountiful Baskets Granola (Oats, Honey, canola oil, roasted & salted cashews, dates, diced pineapple, sunflower seeds)- 2 pounds for $10

*Utah Peaches - 22 Lb Box - $15.50


Remember, you can purchase anytime aft 8:00 pm on Mondays, but most people just get them on Tuesday. Pick up is Saturday at exactly 9:00 am (we actually go at 8:45, and it's perfect). Don't be late! You pick them up at RW Design Storage in Mountain Green at 3990 W. Old Hwy. Rd. Hurry up before they are all gone!

Free John Frieda Product at an ULTA Store!


Get a coupon for a free full size John Frieda Root Awakening Product! Print & redeem the coupon linked to get your free item. The coupon is valid until 10/2/10 and can be redeemed in any Ulta store.
Click HERE to get your coupon.

(In our area, there is an ULTA Store at 4249 South Riverdale Road, phone number 801-621-4639)

Free Beech-Nut Next Steps Kit


Here's another freebie for the young mommies (or grandmas, for when you tend!). Beech-Nut is giving away free Beech-Nut Next Steps Kits when you sign up for their newsletter. Simply, fill out the request form to get your free Beech-Nut Next Steps Kit.  Click HERE to sign up for their newsletter and get your freebies.

Several Free Formula Samples

I am going to try to find more deals and samples for young mothers, because I know how expensive it can be to buy formula and baby food! Get a free Sample of Earth’s Best Infant Formula.  This is a Facebook Freebie and will arrive in 4 to 6 weeks.  Click HERE to get your free Sample.







Free Parents Choice Formula Samples:

-Parents Choice Advantage Formula Sample
-Parents Choice Gentle Formula Sample
-Parents Choice Premium Formula Sample




Sign up with Enfamil and get free samples and coupons!


Buy 1, Get 1 Free Egg Coupon! Print Now!


The Good Egg Project has a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Egg Coupon we can all print out.  And some are even able to print out three copies, instead of the regular two! Just click where it says to "take the pledge."

Just take the pledge (lower left hand corner) and fill in your info to print out the coupon!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Free Sample Curel Sensitive Skin Remedy!


Here is another free sample from Curel.  Fill in your info to get a Free Sample of Curel Sensitive Skin Remedy.  Hopefully we will get coupons too!

FREE Sample of Crisco Olive Oil!


Fill out the form to get a Free Sample of Crisco Olive Oil!  I haven't tried this brand myself, but I am betting it would be great for cooking.We go through soooooo much Olive Oil in our home (thank you, Rachael Ray!), so I am excited to try it.

Offers like this go fast.  So try to request it as soon as you can!

FREE Flashlight from Harbor Freight! Another Item For Our 72 Hour Kits!


Check your 9-26-10 Smart Source Coupon Insert!  There is a coupon for a Free Flashlight from Harbor Freight! 

These come out pretty often.  And they are great to put in our 72 Hour Kits.  Utah has 4 different locations for you to stop by and use your coupon to get it free!

If you don't live in Utah, check the Harbor Freight Store Finder to see if you have one near you! 

Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils!


Better Homes and Gardens is offering pages of Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils!  They have everything from funny to scary.  You could have each of your children pick out their own stencils beforehand to get them excited to carve!

36" George Foreman Grill For Only $10! Free Shipping to Store Too!


I don't know about you, but I have a hard time finding a nice gift for around $10 anymore. It's hard financially, when you go to a lot of weddings/showers. So when I saw this deal, I had to jump on it and let you all know!

Wal-Mart has their 36' George Foreman Champ Grill for only $10!!  Plus, you can get Free Site-to -Store Shipping!  You can choose Lime Green, Orange or Pink as your colors.  But, this is by far the best price that has ever been on this grill!

This could be another great Christmas present.  Or, if you are like me, I just hate wasting Propane on my grill when I am only cooking for 1 person!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes, hands down! I thought I should post it, because it's yet another way you can use your "pumpkin puree" I showed earlier, or you can just use canned pumpkin. I just love autumn! I love the smells, I love the soup, I love the food. These cookies remind me of autumn, and they are a recipe from my aunt. The nice thing about them is you can make them year-round.
 **To make this recipe healthier, add half applesauce/half oil, instead of all oil. However, you DO want to add at least some oil. I've tried it without, and they don't turn out very well.

Ingredients:
2 cups pumpkin
2 cups brown sugar
1 cups oil (or 1/2 c. applesauce, 1/2 c. oil)
4 tsp. vanilla
4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
coconut/nuts (optional) Chocolate Chips

Instructions:
Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, oil/applesauce, and vanilla in large bowl.



Stir until smooth.
Add flour, soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Stir until well incorporated.
Add chocolate chips, and nuts or coconut if desired. We personally like them with just the chocolate chips, because my husband hates nuts and coconut. If you like them...you will love this recipe!
Spoon into balls on a cookie sheet. I have a scoop from Pampered Chef that is perfect for scooping them. You can also use a large melon baller, or even just a spoon.

 Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.

Place on a cooling rack, or eat warm! Enjoy!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Homemade Baked Pumpkin Puree


One of the things I love the very most about fall is the fall food. Above all, fall baking. Apples and ginger and cinnamon, and pumpkin. Lots of pumpkin. Which is why I was completely dismayed when I heard that Libby's was having a major canned pumpkin shortage this year! Ack! I cannot survive the next 2 months without pumpkin puree. So I thought a post on making your own pumpkin might come in handy. If you can't find canned pumpkin in the stores, chances are you can find a real pumpkin. And making your own puree is actually really easy and pretty inexpensive. If you can't find either, email me and I'll sell you one of the cans I have for $34.50.    ;)

The best pumpkins for making puree are these little pie pumpkins, or sugar pumpkins. BE SURE before buying (you can ask a worker) that it is a "sugar or pie pumpkin," not just a regular gourd, or carving pumpkin. They are very bitter, and not good at all! In our house, we love to cook them (without pureeing) and eat them with salt and butter. You should be able to find them in the produce section of most grocery stores right now and they're pretty inexpensive.

Start off by cutting out the stem, like you would if you were starting to carve a jack-o-lantern.
 Cut in half down the middle, and dig out the "guts." Scrape the sides (a metal spoon works great) of the pumpkin, so it's smooth.
Lay face-down on a cookie sheet covered with tinfoil.
 Cover completely with foil.
 Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on size of pumpkin. Spoon the pumpkin out (it should come out very easily. If it doesn't, cook it for longer). The pumpkin skins should look like this after scraping it out.
Place pumpkin pulp in a food processor and process until smooth (Or you can just mash it with a fork or potato masher). You can add a little water at this point to get the consistency you want.
 At this point you can use it in any recipe that calls for pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin. Or, you can put in a freezer bag and freeze for future use.

FYI: I used a 2 pound pumpkin and it yielded 1 3/4 cups of puree.

If you choose, you can make pumpkin pie filling. It's delicious! If you choose to continue to make pumpkin pie, follow this recipe:


  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Mix 1 tsp.nutmeg, 1 tsp. ginger, 1 tsp. salt, 3 cups evaporated milk and 4 eggs (beaten) with the pumpkin puree. Pour mixture into two 9 inch uncooked pie crusts.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate.