Pumpkin (Potiron).—Seldom seen in this country
save as soup, but abroad, in the United States especi-
ally, it is a great favourite, especially as “pie”;
but its normal condition is mashed, for which you
take a good slice from a large pumpkin, remove the
outside peel, and the seeds with the pulpy tissue
adhering to them, and cut the flesh into inch cubes;
cook these in boiling salted water for twenty minutes
or so, till tender, then drain well, press out every
drop of liquid, and beat the pulp up lightly with a
little butter, pepper, salt, and a little cream if handy.