Four Pumpkin-tastic Maltese Recipes For Halloween
Without meaning to sound ageist, there comes a time when you need to put trick-or-treating to rest. However, you’re never too old for pumpkin carving!
This traditional Halloween pastime, imported from our transatlantic friends across the pond, is not only a fun family activity but the perfect opportunity to get experimental in the kitchen.
Once you’re done carving out a spooky face into your pumpkin, don’t even think about discarding the scooped out inners. Pumpkin flesh is super healthy, low in fat, full of antioxidants and really filling, which is great news seeing as it’s also delicious!
Here are just a few ideas from some of Malta’s very own food lovers and bloggers for you to keep in mind next time you’re wondering what to do with all that pumpkiny goodness.
1. Curried Pumpkin Soup
Ta’ Toninu
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Simple yet delicious. Pumpkin soup is a classic for a reason! This particular one takes on an Indian spin with the addition of curry powder. Lovely and warming as we fall into the chillier Autumn months.
2. Roasted Pumpkin & Thyme
Pastizzi Gourmet
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A vibrant mixture of local vegetables sprinkled with fresh herbs, sea salt and olive oil and left to roast away makes for a superbly colourful side dish, as demonstrated by the chef who brought us Pastizzi Gourmet!
3. Classic Pumpkin Pie
Emma’s Kitchen Project
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From the gorgeous food blog that kickstarted Emma’s Kitchen, this decadent, sweet American pumpkin pie is the perfect way to finish off a family meal. Also, check out that table centrepiece!
4. Maltese Pumpkin Pie
A Maltese Mouthful
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This delightful traditional pie recipe, or torta tal-qara ħamra by A Maltese Mouthful calls for a delicious filling of a stir-fried pumpkin rice, with the addition of black olives and fresh salted tuna, all enclosed in a shortcrust pastry case.
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