New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

PUMP it up

Is there a vegetable more versatile than pumpkin? It transcends the boundary between sweet and savoury, and is robust enough to be paired with all manner of spices and flavourings. We’re indulging in some pumpkin love this week with scones, a tray bake, a curry and a sensational cheesecake.

Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz

Pumpkin & parmesan scones

MAKES 10 LARGE SCONES

I hadn’t realised pumpkin scones are entrenched in Aussie culture, much the same way custard slice is key to being Kiwi. Making these, I can see why!

pumpkin pulpcreambaking powdersea saltParmesan cheese, grated

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