| 1 | | Plump; very fresh 10 - 12 lb pumpkin with a wide, steady base. |
| 4 | tb | Olive oil |
| 2 | lb | Beef cut in 1" cubes |
| 2 | tb | Brandy |
| 1 | c | Coarsely chopped green onion |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped green pepper |
| 3 | lg | Minced garlic cloves |
| 3 | c | Beef stock |
| 1 | c | Madeira or dry sherry |
| 3 | md | Tomatoes; chopped |
| 1 | | Bay leaf |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Oregano |
| 1/4 | ts | Pepper |
| 1 1/2 | lb | White potatoes; peeled and cut into 1/2 " cubes |
| 1 1/2 | lb | Sweet potatoes; peeled and cut into 1/2 " cubes |
| 1/2 | lb | Zucchini; slices about 1/4" thick |
| 1 | c | Corn |
| 12 | | Dried apricots; up to 14 |
| 12 | | Pitted prunes; up to 14 |
| 1/2 | c | Butter |
| 1/2 | c | Brown sugar |
| 3 | tb | Cinnamon |
| 1 | pn | Ground cloves |
