Pumpkin Muffins

Makes 4 dozen (these freeze well)

Mix in a large bowl in the order given:

4 C sugar
6 eggs
3 ½ C canned pumpkin
1 C oil
¾ tsp baking powder
3 tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cloves
1 ½ tsp nutmeg
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
5 ¼ C flour (white or wheat)
1 package chocolate chips
1 C raisins

Put into greased pans. For muffins bake at 350 for 15-25 minutes depending on size. Loaves, 325 for 70 minutes

from Sarah E. Bybee

Pumpkin Seeds

1 C unwashed pumpkin seeds
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp salt

Mix all ingredients together and spread in a shallow baking pan.

Cook 2 hours at 250 degrees, stirring occasionally until seeds are crisp, dry, and golden.

From Sarah E. Bybee

Pumpkin White Bean Soup

1 large can pumpkin
2 cans white beans (drained)
1 can coconut milk
1 can chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
choice of seasoning: sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, or curry

Mix together and heat through.

(I like to use a bit more broth)

from Rachelle Lynch