Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Lavender Punch
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
ingredients
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick (3-inch size)
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers
1 can (6 ounce size) frozen limeade concentrate
2 cups bottled purple grape juice
1 lime, sliced
ice cubes
ribbon-tied bouquet of lavender flowers (optional)
1 bottle (1-liter size) seltzer or ginger ale, chilled
directions
In a covered 1 quart saucepan, heat water, cinnamon stick, and cloves to boiling. Simmer spice mixture over low heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add lavender flowers, cover and let stand for 10 minutes to steep.
Strain the brew into a container or bowl and discard the particles. Stir frozen limeade concentrate into the brew until melted and add grape juice. Cover and refrigerate.
Just before serving, pour the brew into a large pitcher, add lime slices and ice. Tie the bouquet of lavender to the handle of the pitcher, if desired. Fill pitcher with seltzer or ginger ale and serve immediately.
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Bugmom47
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