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Discussion Overview
The thread centers around sharing fall-themed recipes, particularly those featuring pumpkin, for upcoming parties and gatherings. Participants exchange various recipe ideas and personal experiences related to cooking and baking with pumpkin.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions planning a fall-themed party and seeks recipe suggestions.
- Another participant shares a pumpkin dip recipe, highlighting its festive presentation in a pie pumpkin.
- Several users express enthusiasm for the pumpkin spice tartlets, with one participant noting they are always a hit.
- One participant describes a pumpkin cheesecake recipe and suggests making it ahead of time for better flavor.
- Another participant shares a caramel popcorn recipe, describing it as very "Fallish."
- One participant details a recipe for spiced pumpkin tartlets, including preparation steps and ingredients.
- Another participant shares a quick pumpkin spice cake recipe made in the microwave, adding optional ingredients like raisins or walnuts.
- One participant recounts making a pumpkin pie spread for an outdoor show, noting its popularity.
- Several participants express interest in the pumpkin ribbon cake, with one offering to share the recipe if others are interested.
- One participant asks about adapting the pumpkin pie tartlets recipe for a mini muffin pan.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on specific recipes and preparation methods, with no clear consensus emerging on a single favorite recipe.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and recipes from various cookbooks, focusing on fall-themed dishes suitable for gatherings.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for creative fall recipes to share at parties or events may find the ideas and experiences shared in this thread helpful.
chefbilyeu
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I've posted a Halloween file that had some great pumpkin recipes--just search for it and you should find some good ones!
Here's another suggestion: I take a pie pumpkin, use the v-shaped blade to cut the top off, use the corer to take out the insides, and fill it with this dip. It's so yummy and festive!
Ingredients:
2 pkgs 8-oz cream cheese-softened
1 can pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix
1 box powdered sugar-sifted
2 teaspoons ground cinammon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
(or 3 teaspoons of apple pie spice instead of cinammon/ginger)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar
2. Add the pumpkin and spices & vanilla
3. Mix up and spoon into small pumpkin shells (or a dip dish)
Enjoy this with gingersnaps for dipping
Here's another suggestion: I take a pie pumpkin, use the v-shaped blade to cut the top off, use the corer to take out the insides, and fill it with this dip. It's so yummy and festive!
Ingredients:
2 pkgs 8-oz cream cheese-softened
1 can pumpkin or pumpkin pie mix
1 box powdered sugar-sifted
2 teaspoons ground cinammon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
(or 3 teaspoons of apple pie spice instead of cinammon/ginger)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar
2. Add the pumpkin and spices & vanilla
3. Mix up and spoon into small pumpkin shells (or a dip dish)
Enjoy this with gingersnaps for dipping
pampered1224
Silver Member
- 3,768
To make it a Pampered Chef recipeSimply substitue all the spices for 2 to 3 teaspoons of the Cinnamon Spice Blend, you would need to taste it of course to tell how much you would need and don't forget to use the Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.
I have a Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe that is great and it can be turned into Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars by using the Bar Pan.
However, the recipe is so involed that you would need to make it ahead. I think it actually is better though if you do make it the night before you serve it.
Check it out.
I have a Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe that is great and it can be turned into Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars by using the Bar Pan.
However, the recipe is so involed that you would need to make it ahead. I think it actually is better though if you do make it the night before you serve it.
Check it out.
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BethCooks4U
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Another great one is the Spiced Pumpkin Tartlets
1 pkg (15 oz) refrigerated pie crusts - 2 crusts, the kind that come folded or rolled
15 oz. solid pack pumpkin
2 cups cool whip
1 tsp. Cinnamon Plus
1 pkg Cheesecake instant pudding
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 small orange, opt.
Preheat oven to 400. Roll one pie crust to a 12" circle. Cut 12 pastry pieces with the Scalloped Bread Tube. Press one into each cup of the Stoneware Muffin Pan with the Mini-Tart Shaper. Prick the bottom of the pastry. Bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes and remove from pan, cool completely. Repeat with second crust.
Combine pumpkin, cool whip and spice blend; whisk until smooth. Add pudding mix, whisk until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lightly sprinkle tart shells with powdered sugar. Fill EAD with pumpkin mixture and pipe into tart shells. Chop pecans and sprinkle over tarts. Zest orange and sprinkle over the tarts.
This recipe is a really good and shows lots of tools. I make the first set of shells at home and just demo the second one to save time.
1 pkg (15 oz) refrigerated pie crusts - 2 crusts, the kind that come folded or rolled
15 oz. solid pack pumpkin
2 cups cool whip
1 tsp. Cinnamon Plus
1 pkg Cheesecake instant pudding
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 small orange, opt.
Preheat oven to 400. Roll one pie crust to a 12" circle. Cut 12 pastry pieces with the Scalloped Bread Tube. Press one into each cup of the Stoneware Muffin Pan with the Mini-Tart Shaper. Prick the bottom of the pastry. Bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes and remove from pan, cool completely. Repeat with second crust.
Combine pumpkin, cool whip and spice blend; whisk until smooth. Add pudding mix, whisk until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lightly sprinkle tart shells with powdered sugar. Fill EAD with pumpkin mixture and pipe into tart shells. Chop pecans and sprinkle over tarts. Zest orange and sprinkle over the tarts.
This recipe is a really good and shows lots of tools. I make the first set of shells at home and just demo the second one to save time.
chefmary
Gold Member
- 428
Beth, I love the Pumpkin Spice Tartlets... they are always a hit!
Here's a Microwave Cake for the Stoneware fluted pan. I add raisins and/or walnuts for a little something extra.
Quick Pumpkin Spice Cake
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ozs) solid pack pumpkin
1 pkg (18.25 ozs) spice cake mix
Powdered sugar (optional)
Brush Stoneware Fluted Pan with vegetable oil using Pastry Brush. In Classic 2-Qt Batter Bowl, combine eggs and pumpkin using 10" Whisk; whisk until smooth. Add cake mix; mix with Mix `N Scraper until thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Pour batter into pan, spreading evenly. Microwave on HIGH 14 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted near center comes out clean. (Cake will be slightly moist on top near center.) Let stand in microwave 10 minutes. If necessary, loosen cake from sides of pan using Skinny Scraper; invert onto serving plate. Let cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker, if desired.
Tips:
Brushing the Fluted Pan with vegetable oil or Pan-EZE (equal measures of Oil, Shortening and Flour) is the best method to coat the interior of the pan to prevent sticking. For best results do not use the Kitchen Spritzer or a non-stick cooking spray.
If using a microwave oven without a built-in turn table, rotate pan after 7 minutes of cooking.
Here's a Microwave Cake for the Stoneware fluted pan. I add raisins and/or walnuts for a little something extra.
Quick Pumpkin Spice Cake
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ozs) solid pack pumpkin
1 pkg (18.25 ozs) spice cake mix
Powdered sugar (optional)
Brush Stoneware Fluted Pan with vegetable oil using Pastry Brush. In Classic 2-Qt Batter Bowl, combine eggs and pumpkin using 10" Whisk; whisk until smooth. Add cake mix; mix with Mix `N Scraper until thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Pour batter into pan, spreading evenly. Microwave on HIGH 14 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted near center comes out clean. (Cake will be slightly moist on top near center.) Let stand in microwave 10 minutes. If necessary, loosen cake from sides of pan using Skinny Scraper; invert onto serving plate. Let cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker, if desired.
Tips:
Brushing the Fluted Pan with vegetable oil or Pan-EZE (equal measures of Oil, Shortening and Flour) is the best method to coat the interior of the pan to prevent sticking. For best results do not use the Kitchen Spritzer or a non-stick cooking spray.
If using a microwave oven without a built-in turn table, rotate pan after 7 minutes of cooking.
chefbilyeu
- 286
ChefLaurel
- 61
Mmm..pumpkinI had my first outside show last night, and I made the Pumpkin Pie Spread from last year's Season's Best - cream cheese, pumpkin, brown sugar and pie spice baked in the sm oval baker with pecans and marshmellows on top! I made the cinnamon pastry wedges from the same cookbook, and cut apples into wedges for dipping 
YumYum
YumYum
BethCooks4U
Gold Member
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chefbilyeu
- 286
PamperedPrincess74
- 233
PampMomof3
Gold Member
- 5,567
YUMMY! It is in the Delightful Desserts Cookbook!
Oh my goodness! I just made this recipe too and LOVE IT! I think I am going to make it my 4 shows this month and maybe get more b/c of the recipe and the monthly host special!
That's funny that you just posted that b/c I couldn't wait to let everyone know about it!
PamperedPrincess74 said:
Oh my goodness! I just made this recipe too and LOVE IT! I think I am going to make it my 4 shows this month and maybe get more b/c of the recipe and the monthly host special!
That's funny that you just posted that b/c I couldn't wait to let everyone know about it!
ChefSandyK
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chefjulie_sc
- 104
Microwave Spice CakeI agree with Mary. One of my favorites is the Gingerbread Cake, done in the stoneware fluted pan, in the Microwave. (11-14 minutes!)
Quick Pumpkin Spice Cake
This is a GREAT quick cake. At the end of cooking & cooling...I've melted Cinnamon chips (like chocolate, but Cinnamon) or I guess you could use White chocolate, anyway...melt them in the sm. micro cooker w/ a tbs. of oil & drizzle over the top of the cake!
This is such an AWESOME recipe. I always push this one in the fall!
Quick Pumpkin Spice Cake
This is a GREAT quick cake. At the end of cooking & cooling...I've melted Cinnamon chips (like chocolate, but Cinnamon) or I guess you could use White chocolate, anyway...melt them in the sm. micro cooker w/ a tbs. of oil & drizzle over the top of the cake!
This is such an AWESOME recipe. I always push this one in the fall!
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PamperedPrincess74
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Which cookbook is the pumpkin spice cake in?
I remember seeing it but I don't remember where.
The ribbon cake isn't something I made at a show (takes too long) but I made it for my open house (ahead of time) and since not that many people showed up, I took it to work the next day (I work part time in an office) and everyone loved it. It looks alot harder to make than it really is (since there seems to be a lot of ingredients) It's also very pretty once you decorate it.
I remember seeing it but I don't remember where.
The ribbon cake isn't something I made at a show (takes too long) but I made it for my open house (ahead of time) and since not that many people showed up, I took it to work the next day (I work part time in an office) and everyone loved it. It looks alot harder to make than it really is (since there seems to be a lot of ingredients) It's also very pretty once you decorate it.
chefjulie_sc
- 104
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some popular fall recipes to serve at a Pampered Chef party?
Some popular fall recipes to serve at a Pampered Chef party include pumpkin soup, apple crisp, butternut squash risotto, and savory stuffed acorn squash. These dishes highlight seasonal ingredients and are sure to impress your guests.
How can I incorporate seasonal ingredients into my fall recipes?
You can incorporate seasonal ingredients by using fresh produce like pumpkins, apples, pears, and root vegetables. Consider making dishes that highlight these ingredients, such as a roasted vegetable medley or a spiced apple cider drink.
What kitchen tools from Pampered Chef can help with fall recipes?
Some essential Pampered Chef tools for fall recipes include the Food Chopper for chopping vegetables, the Mix 'N Chop for breaking up meats, and the Stoneware for baking dishes like casseroles and pies. These tools can make preparation easier and more efficient.
Can I prepare fall recipes ahead of time for my party?
Yes, many fall recipes can be prepared ahead of time. Dishes like soups, casseroles, and desserts can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat before serving for a stress-free party experience.
What beverages pair well with fall recipes at my party?
Great beverage options to pair with fall recipes include spiced apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, and warm mulled wine. These drinks complement the flavors of fall dishes and create a cozy atmosphere for your gathering.
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