Pumpkin time!

It is the time of year for pumpkin recipes! These two recipes are our favorites when it comes to pumpkin foods.

Pumpkin Black Bean Soup - From my friend Rebecca W.

1 T. butter

1 med. onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can chicken or vegetable broth

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can pumpkin puree

1 can diced tomatoes

1/2 c. heavy cream

2 t. curry

1 1/2 t cumin

1/8 t. cayenne

salt to taste

Heat up pot on medium heat. Add butter. When butter melts, add onion and garlic, saute 5 min. Add broth, tomatoes, pumpkin and black beans.(I like to puree the soup before adding the beans. It makes for a smoother soup, but it isn't necessary). Bring to a boil, turn heat to low. Stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt. Simmer 5 min, adjust seasoning, serve.

Be careful with the seasonings, especially the cayenne. It doesn't seem like a lot, but the soup gets spicy easily. Its best to start with less, and add more as needed. But remember, it will get spicier as it sits.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll

And finally, the awesome Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll. This is so good, and easier to make than you'd think. I served these at our pumpkin carving party, and everyone absolutely loved them! Larry was so excited that I made it too! He loves this dessert. I just use the Libby's recipe, that can be found here.