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.
Chirmol (Guatemalen Tomato Sauce)
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under 30 minutes
ingredients
3 large tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1/2 small onion
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
directions
Peel, core, and chop the tomatoes and put them into a medium saucepan. Mince the garlic, peel and coarsely chop the onion, and add each to the saucepan, along with salt, red pepper flakes, and water.
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer contents of saucepan to a food processor fitted with the metal blade, or to a blender, and puree.
Return sauce to the saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (Can cover and refrigerate up to 2 days).
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Loreta, Daytona Beach, Florida USA
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
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