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October 28, 2008  | Good Gourd! Create Pumpkin Fare with Flair
Celebrate fall’s favorite fruit – pumpkin! As the kids begin to carve pumpkins for Halloween, get creative with canned pumpkin in your kitchen with Mealtime.org’s collection of unique and nutritious canned pumpkin recipes. Canned pumpkin is not only rich and flavorful, it’s also an excellent source of beta-carotene, which forms vitamin A, an essential nutrient that promotes healthy vision and helps protect against infections.
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 |  | | Pumpkin Ravioli
Prepared, refrigerated Chinese dumpling skins and canned pumpkin make these fall-themed ravioli effortless to prepare. The light, fluffy pillows of pasta filled with flavorful canned pumpkin, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese may cause your guests to suspect you of witchcraft, but you will know there's no magic in making these artful ravioli.
 |  | | Pumpkin Lasagna
Made heartier with the addition of ricotta cheese, mushrooms and greens, layers of pumpkin offer a unique twist to traditional lasagna, which can be served as a sophisticated side dish or a substantial vegetarian entrée. Perfect for any chilly, fall day.
| | Apple Pumpkin Bisque
Applesauce and pumpkin purée intertwine in this sweet and savory soup, creating a perfect combination for your palate. The pumpkin gives substance to the apple; the apple makes the pumpkin sweet and tangy. Eaten together, they become a totally new taste sensation.
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