- Create perfect seasonal dishware with Pumpkins
So what to do with all these pumpkins? Aside from carving jack-O-lanterns and decorating your front porch, hearty pumpkins – big or small – can be creatively used at your next brunch, dinner, or get-together. Depending on the size of your next pumpkin(s), you can use it to hold your favorite fall dip or big batch of soup or chili. If you have enough smaller pumpkins, you can also carve them into individual bowls. Here’s how:
1. Choose pumpkins that have stable bottoms (no rocking).
2. Draw a line around the pumpkin for the opening. You’ll use the drawing line as your carving line.
3. Use a sharp nice or cutting tool and cut (or hack carefully) along the carving line. If the top part of the pumpkin gets destroyed in this process, don’t worry (you won’t need it).
4. Option: Once you have the pumpkin carved to your satisfaction, cut in jagged edges as shown in our image above. This will add a decorative flair. Regardless, moisten the new edges of your pumpkin bowl with cooking oil to keep it fresh.
5. If you are using the bowl for cold dips, you can use plastic wrap to keep the pumpkin shell fresh. You might be able to use multiple times. For hot soups and chilis, no prep work required…fill and enjoy!
