Anononymous 8-07-05

1/2 cup canned solid pack pumpkin

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon (generous) baking powder

1/2 cup all purpose flour

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Whisk pumpkin, egg, salt, nutmeg and baking powder in large bowl to blend. Mix in flour (dough will be soft). Dip 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon into boiling water

to moisten. Scoop up generous 1/2 teaspoon of dough and return spoon

to water, allowing dough to drop. Working in 2 batches, repeat

dropping 1/2 teaspoonfuls of dough into water, first dipping spoon

into water to moisten each time. Boil dumpling until cooked through,

about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to colander and

drain. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium

heat. Add dumplings. Saute until beginning to brown, about 8

minutes. Transfer dumplings to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and

serve. Makes 4 Side-Dish Servings