Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

October 4, 2011

We are growing pumpkins in our yard, and I’m hoping they’ll be ready by late October. It’s really fun to use fresh pumpkin when you can, but finding the time to lug one home, cut it, cook it, and puree it, well, all that just might not fit easily into your day. Fortunately, canned pumpkin is great, because it’s made from pumpkins…

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