Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe & The History Of Mousse

Whether you need an easy pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving—no baking, gluten free!—or feel like mousse at any time of the year, here’s a recipe from Straus Family Creamery of California. National Mousse Day is November 30th. National Chocolate Mousse Day is April 3rd. > The history of mousse is below. > The history of pumpkins.…
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Cacio e Pepe Recipe For National Cacio e Pepe Day

[1] Cacio e Pepe, a dish that dates to ancient Roman times (photos #1, #2, and #3 © DeLallo). [2] If you make the recipe often, consider making compound butter to make the task quicker. [3] While spaghetti is the classic cut, you can choose anything you’d like. Here, it’s gnocchi. [4] Today’s DOP Pecorino…
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A Pumpkin Espresso Martini Recipe For The Holidays

We’ve made pumpkin Martinis with pumpkin-flavored vodka, and with pumpkin spice syrup. But this year’s version uses actual pumpkin purée and other ingredients that make it a fusion of pumpkin pie with a cup of coffee. > October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day. > October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. > June 19th is…
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus Recipe With Almond Butter

[1] Pumpkin pie hummus for dessert or a sweet snack (both photos © Once Again Nut Butter). [2] Once Again Maple Almond Butter is available year-round online.   How to turn hummus into pumpkin pie? Once Again Nut Butter gives it a shot, with this recipe with maple, honey, and pumpkin pie spices. Serve it…
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Recipe: Mashed Potato, Pumpkin & Pepita Patties

This potato-pumpkin side dish is easy to make because it uses instant potatoes: There’s no peeling or slicing. Thanks to the Idaho Potato Commission for the recipe. You can plop these tasty patties atop a salad or serve them as a side with a main course. > The history of pumpkins. > The history of…
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