The Great Pumpkin

Recipes:

• Roasted Pumpkin Bisque in a Pumpkin Tureen
  This presentation will turn heads! Steaming, silky smooth pumpkin bisque is served inside a "tureen" made from a hollowed pumpkin. Be sure to warm the pumpkin before adding the bisque so that it will retain the proper serving temperature.More.
• Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
  Green pumpkin seeds, known as pepitas, are tossed with crisp Japanese breadcrumbs to make a crunchy, tasty crust for pork tenderloin. The meat is quickly pan fried and then sliced into medallions for serving.More.
• Cranberry-Apple Chutney
  Our flavorful, colorful chutney is bursting with juicy apples, fresh cranberries and brown sugar. This traditional combination is updated with a squeeze of fresh lime, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and a bit of dry mustard.More.
• Salad Greens with Pumpernickel Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Pumpkin Seed Oil Vinaigrette
  Each element in this salad is impressive. Crisp greens are lightly dressed with a savory vinaigrette made from roasted garlic, bright lemon and savory pumpkin seed oil.More.
• Roasted Garlic
  Roasting transforms fresh garlic into an aromatic pulp that retains subtle, buttery garlic flavor. Roasted garlic is a wonderful addition to countless recipes. It is also delicious slathered onto hot bread.More.
• Pumpkin Seed Praline Brittle
  This lovely brittle resembles pieces of antique stained glass: green pumpkin seeds are encased in sheets of amber praline. Serve this brittle as candy, or use shards to garnish desserts such as cheesecakes, brownies or flan.More.
• Pumpkin and Potato Gratin with Bacon and Gruyère Cheese
  This gratin is likely to become a new tradition for your holiday table. Cubes of bright orange pumpkin and creamy white potato are blended with smoky bacon and a spiced egg custard. This gratin tastes fantastic and looks like a photograph in a fancy food magazine.More.
• Roasted Pumpkin Bisque served in a Pumpkin Tureen
  
• Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Apple Chutney
  
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Tips & Techniques:

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  Pork Tenderloin

  Tips for selecting and cooking pork tenderloin. More.

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  Resting and Carving Meat

  Tips for retaining the flavorful juices in your cooked meats. More.

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  Roasting

  Roasting is a dry-heat cooking process. Learn more. More.

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  Basic Vinaigrette

  Learn this simple formula for making a basic vinaigrette. More.

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  Pureeing Soups

  Techniques and equipment recommendations for pureeing. More.

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  Pork Grading System

  Did you know that quality grading of pork is voluntary?  Learn more. More.

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  Using a Meat Thermometer

  If used properly,a meat thermometer is the most reliable way to guage the doneness of meat. More.

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  Pumpkin Seed Oil

  Learn more about this healthy oil. More.

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  Creating an Emulsion

  Methods for creating an emulsion such as a vinaigrette or mayonaise. More.