I am a recycling nut.  At this time of the year, I hate to think that the pumpkin sitting on my porch will go to waste.  I thought I'd share some tips on how to use Real Pumpkins in some of your fall culinary creations.

How To Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree:

1. Cut out top of your pumpkin and clean out all seeds and strings from inside.
2. Slice pumpkin vertically into 3 inch wide strips.
3. Place strips onto a baking sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour.
5. Once done, scrape the pumpkin from the skins, then beat with a mixer or puree in a food processor until smooth.

Read more tips and get a great recipe for a Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread on the What's Cooking Blog