the urban baker: Pumpkin Flan

Doing a little recipe testing for Thanksgiving next week. I have been craving pumpkin anything since Halloween. Don't really know why? I have never really been a lover of most things pumpkin. I think I have turned the corner. Happily, I crave it.

So...when I was reading my new issue of Martha Stewart Living over this past weekend I found a recipe for Pumpkin Flan, I was immediatly drawn to it. Couldn't really resist not making it. The beauty of this recipe is I didn't have to run to the store as I had everything on hand.

I was planning on sending this with Mitch to work. It is half eaten. Eli and I keep pinching a bite here, a bite there. It is so yummmmmy!

Although I would love to make it again for our Thanksgiving table, my sister-in-law doesn't really like flan. With that said, I made some pie doughs today as well. Put them in the freezer so they will be nice and fresh for next weeks pie baking extravaganza.

Here is what I am making for Thanksgiving:

• Cranberry sauce (the best ever)

• Beet Pear Puree

• Roasted brussel sprouts

• Corn souffle

• Pecan Pie

• Cranberry tart