Submitted by C. Graceffa (NY)               

2 C.Italian bread crumbs
1/2 C.Grated cheese (preferably Pec-romano)
1 T.Garlic powder
2 Eggs
1 Medium emptied Pumpkin
1 C. Canola or peanut oil
10 inch frying pan

1. Cut up pumpkin into 1 in. squares (no skin)
2. Mix first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Mix eggs in another bowl.
3. Dip pumpkin in eggs then in crumb mixture.
4. Check Oil for readiness. Fry in oil til golden brown.
5. Pop in fancy tooth picks.