I try to avoid wasting food as much as possible. I have found that most vegetables on their last leg are fabulous in a stir fry, and fruit can be included in cakes and jams.
Recently, I had a forlorn piece of pumpkin in the fridge, so I made Phyllis's pumpkin muffins with it. I have no idea who Phyllis is, but she was a member of The Toowoomba Chronicle Kids Club in 1936 - before my Mum was born! Phyllis' recipe has been republished, and is online here.
As well as mashed pumpkin, these tasty little muffins contain sultanas. I really enjoyed these for a change. Here's a peek inside:
So there you go - if you have a sad piece of pumpkin past its prime in the fridge, whip up some of Phyllis's pumpkin muffins for morning tea - you won't be disappointed.
What a wonderful treat with a cup of coffee. Catherine
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing - and perfect for autumn as we're moving into here. Definitely a good win out of almost wasted food!
ReplyDeleteI love it when I find great ways to use odd ingredients I have left over in the frig. This looks like a great way to use yours! I just love finding new muffin recipes as Mark likes a muffin for breakfast each day.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and much better than throwing something out! I like the addition of sultanas for sweetness and texture too :D
ReplyDeleteI really wanted that for my brunch snacking in my clinic tomorrow....
ReplyDeleteI think of pumpkin scones or a stew for old pumpkin but this look a great way to make it live again
ReplyDeleteAren't they an amazing colour! I love sultanas in anything so these look right up my street!
ReplyDeletePumpkin recipes are abounding as Thanksgiving approaches. left over pumpkin here is always for The Labradors. I also noticed pumpkin cheesecake and slice in my new BH&G Chocolate book.
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