Windmill Pumpkin Dessert

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Pumpkin Spice Bread

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Yes it is that time of year of the pumpkin. pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, cupcakes all kind of goodies.

It is all so good. Nuts and seeds, including those of pumpkins, are naturally rich in certain plant-based chemicals called phytosterols that have been shown in studies to reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol.

ike their orange comrades the sweet potato, the carrot and the butternut squash (to name a few), pumpkins boast the antioxidant beta-carotene, which may play a role in cancer prevention, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Food sources of beta-carotene seem to help more than a supplement, according to the NIH — even more reason to scoop up some pumpkin today. And the plant sterols in pumpkin seeds have also been linked to fighting off certain cancer

Just a few good facts about pumpkin.  Now for the recipe:

INGREDIENTS

Yummy Chocolate Fudge Pie

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This was one of my favorite pies growing up it is chocolate and always best when served warm with a big scoop of ice cream.

My i can just taste it. Yum Yum Good.
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 Tbsp. AP flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 sticks butter
2 tsp. pure vanilla
chopped pecans
Mix sugar , cocoa, flour mix together well and add eggs softened butter and vanilla, add pecan and pour into 9 ” pie crust. Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Enjoy with whipped cream or ice cream or just enjoy pie . Hope you will be back soon for more delicious recipes