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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

When picturing a Thanksgiving meal, my mind’s eye moves straight to the pumpkin pie, its crust golden and flaky, the filling tawny orange flecked with spicy brown. But some years, it’s good to part with tradition! Treat your family to this luscious bread pudding, if not for Thanksgiving then before or after. While it’s a bit homely looking, you’ll be licking the dish clean! The original recipe is what makes America obese: the portions were enormous and laden with fat and sugar! Even with half the calories and a third the fat, you’ll find the revised recipe generous and rich. ALANNA's TIPS Use fresh rather than stale bread – it will more easily soak up the pumpkin-infused egg and milk mixture. If the bread is crusty, think about removing the crust before tearing into cubes. For texture contrast, top with a few toasted pecans. If you bake ahead of time, reheat the pudding before serving. The sauce can easily be made in advance, then reheated. If you’ve wanted to expe

Sengalese Soup

This Recipe Has Moved The recipe for Sengalese Soup has been updated, please see Sweet-Corn Soup with Shrimp © Copyright 2003 Kitchen Parade

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Every so often, a comment or e-mail arrives from a reader who's been inspired by Kitchen Parade or my food blog A Veggie Venture . I've started to save these messages. On days when life's work lists toward labor, it's good to be reminded that the effort is appreciated. My heartfelt thanks to all who visit. My special thanks to those who occasionally take time from busy lives to write. It's not expected. But it is appreciated and I thank you! ~ Alanna (More info about leaving comments ) From Sarabeth , when HealthCentral & MyDietExercise.com named A Veggie Venture one of the best diet sites ... "I think the award is well-suited for this site as my family now eats many more veggies because I know I can always find a tasty recipe for whatever I find at the grocery store. My five year old now loves roasted cauliflower and my soon to be two year old adores the stir-fried broccoli. Carrots are the favorite of my four year old. Why? All because I foun