Comments on: Saturday Sides: Roasted Pumpkin Gratin

By: shawn

shawn — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:58:25 +0000

that’s a great way to do it.
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By: Kate@minnie mouse costume

Kate@minnie mouse costume — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:04:16 +0000

I absolutely LOVE carving pumpkins and pulling all the seeds out to dry. It’s just as much fun as decorating the Christmas tree

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:22:32 +0000

@Crystal. When have I ever let you down? Think of the garlic bread spread! Give pumpkin gratin a try – it’s soooooooo good. Come on; it’s crusted in garlic, basil, olive oil and parm!!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:09:12 +0000

I resemble that photo. Well I would. I’m going to have to give roasted pumpkin gratin some thought. Of course, I’ll probably try it down the road and feel foolish for not trusting you…but in the mean time, I resemble that photo!

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:40:41 +0000

@Bridget – What’s sad is, it wasn’t posed at all. Katie thought I was taking pictures of my plate when in fact I was snapping pics of her. I’m in so much trouble if she ever comes here and see it. Do you see that one tiny piece of pumpkin on her plate? She threw a complete fit because I made her try it!! *sigh*

By: Bridget

Bridget — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:51 +0000

That top picture is hilarious! Boy, do I remember that pose from my teens! I really did like most of what my mom made, but for some reason, being a teenager made complaining fun!

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:20:49 +0000

@Kathy – I actually thought about baking this a bit to soften it up when I was pounding away at it, but I was afraid it would ruin the texture. If you’re going to do this, I would suggest baking, not steaming, because you don’t want too much extra moisture. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out!

And – I do only use real pumpkin for my pies, and don’t think the canned stuff is ever even close. But, to simplify making fresh just bake the pumpkin, cool, peel, and use the food processor to puree – it’s not too bad! Well worth it, too.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:10:43 +0000

This looks wonderful! And I’m ready to try it, especially since the kids are going to get pumpkins today. Of course, Iwon’t be able to “kill” the pumpkins right away because they’re supposed to be for halloween–but maybe I can grab a small one next week when I get groceries. Anyway–a question: Can you help your peeling of the pumpkin skin, which is a real bear to do, by steaming your pumpkin in the microwave or stove top, or oven? Or does that completely turn your pumpkin to mush? My idea is, “gently” steam the pumpkin in a pan of water–but before it gets mushy, remove it — so you can still chop it into this bite-size chunks pictured in the recipe. The steam will help the skin to become tender, and thus easier to remove. In theory! I’ve done “home made pumpkin pie” enough times to just give up and purchase the canned stuff. Angie, do you have a fabulous recipe for home made pumpkin pie that tastes home made and home grown, but comes from a can?