Pumpkin Orzo

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I multiplied the recipe for my family but even with longer cooking time the orzo did not cook enough. After an hour of simmering & stirring it was still too hard, though the flaver was good. I'll try to cook like risotto, as another reviewer did, as I really liked the flavor.

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The original recipe was a little too much of a goopy mess for me, but I made a few changes of my own, and I think that it turned out really well :

I decided to cook the orzo a bit like risotto, and I browned it with the butter for a couple of minutes then slowly added stock every few minutes until it was nearly cooked. I then added the pumpkin puree, and the spices with the addition of rosemary and some parmesan cheese. I think that the rosemary and parm really helped give it a bit more a savory taste that it needed!

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My husband liked this more than I did. It was quick and a nice side dish. A good way to use up a can of pumpkin that is already open. I also added more ginger than what Paula called for. I adjusted to my taste.

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Good & easy. Next time I'd probably use a little less balsamic as it was a bit strong, and maybe even use close to 3/4 cup orzo. But very flavorful, good fall flavors, would be a nice side dish. It didn't make a ton.

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The taste was not good. Such a strange combo.

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I made this with fresh rather than canned pumpkin, and added all spice as I didn't have any ginger. It was nice enough, and I didn't find it as bland as some other reviewers stated, but I doubt I will make it again...

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I think this is the best fall recipe I have found in a long time.
Thanks Paula.

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We made this orzo to go with the salmon in the episode and the orzo went in the garbage. Won't be making that again. Just didn't taste good.

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Made it last night with dinner. My son and I loved it. I added a little Nutmeg, yummy! I will make this a lot.

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Bland is an understatement. Thick, goopy, just YUCK.
Sorry Paula, this one went into the garbage! Very disappointing.