Mashed Pumpkin With Bay Leaves Food

MASHED PUMPKIN WITH BAY LEAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash flesh is soft and can easily be pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup butter and bay leaves in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow bay leaf flavor to infuse butter.
• Scrape the squash flesh from the skin into a bowl using a spoon. Remove bay leaves from butter; discard leaves. Pour butter over squash and mash everything with a fork. Season with salt. Stir in maple syrup.

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.

MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• If using the oven for cooking the pumpkin, preheat it to 425°F, set an oven rack to the lowest position, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash and dry the pumpkin. Place it in the microwave and microwave it for one minute on each side to slightly soften.
• Using a very sharp chef's knife and a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut a thin slice off the stem end. Place the pumpkin on this newly formed flat area and, again using a back-and-forth sawing motion, cut it in half.
• Use a large metal spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pulp, saving the seeds and washing them to make roasted pumpkin seeds if you wish.

CREAMY MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Remove the seeds and skin from pumpkin and cut into smaller pieces.
• Boil steam or microwave the pumpuntil until tender.
• Drain pumpkin and mash the pumpkin until smooth, add grated cheese, cream (enough to make smooth) , pepper and salt and continue to mash until cheese has melted.

MASHED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan and fry onions until translucent.
• Add garlic and fry until light golden brown.
• Add cumin seeds and fry until they begin to pop and release their aroma. (About 30 seconds).
• Mix in the pumpkin and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and lower heat to med low. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
• Remove lid and mash pumpkin with fork or potato smasher thingy:-)until smooth.
• Add salt if using. If water is not yet absorbed, cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
• Remove pot from heat and serve as a side dish with rice or roti.

MASHED PUMPKIN WITH BAY LEAVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash flesh is soft and can easily be pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup butter and bay leaves in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow bay leaf flavor to infuse butter.
• Scrape the squash flesh from the skin into a bowl using a spoon. Remove bay leaves from butter; discard leaves. Pour butter over squash and mash everything with a fork. Season with salt. Stir in maple syrup.