These Pumpkin Recipes Will Have You Rethinking Fall Dining (2024)

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Yes, pumpkins are iconic for fall decorating. But fresh pumpkin is also very good for you! This fall fruit (yes, it's botanically a fruit) is easy to grow, fun to cook with, and should be a regular part of all all your fall weeknight recipes! To help inspire you, we've got more than three dozen of our favorite ways with pumpkin both fresh and canned, below. Enjoy!

Do you love pumpkin? What's your favorite way to eat it? Tell us in the comments!

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One-Pot Squash Soup

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One of the first things we make when winter squash is in season is this classic soup. It calls for Butternut, but pumpkin works just as well. Don't skip on the popcorn for croutons. It's a genius step!

Get the recipe for Squash Soup.

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The Best, Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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When you think of eating pumpkin of course, one food comes first. This is your basic, never-fail recipe, but with one seriously smart addition: an optional brulée (burnt sugar) on the top of the pie, which adds oodles of flavor.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Pie.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread

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Treat brunch (or dessert, or any time) guests to this absolutely stunning brioche baked treat. It's covered in spiced sugar, coffee butter, and a pumpkin spice glaze that'll have folks licking the pan.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Monkey Bread.

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Ginger Pumpkin Pie

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If your feeling is that standard pumpkin pie recipes could use just a little more oomph, give this spicy recipe a whirl! With three different kinds of ginger—plus a gingersnap cookie crust—this one is sure to blow their socks off!

Get the recipe for Ginger Pumpkin Pie.

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Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake

This vegetarian pumpkin soup is topped with our homemade blend of autumn spices. It's like comfort in a bowl.

Get the recipe for Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake.

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Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

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Make this simple pumpkin recipe as a hors d'oeuvre, an appetizer, or an afternoon snack.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust

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With a pecan cookie crust, a fluffy, light custard filling, and all the PSL-spiced flavor you can handle, you'll definitely want to leave some room for an extra slice of this delicious pumpkin cheesecake.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust.

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Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

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Aren't these the cutest? Canned pumpkin gives them an extra creamy flavor, and you can make the ridges of the "pumpkin" with a fork and the stem with a little cornichon.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

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Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze

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Make these on the weekend, and you'll have an easy, delicious, and seasonal breakfast all week long.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze.

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Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

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These easy to make hand pies make a spooky breakfast or after-school treat.

Get the recipe Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata

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This creamy pumpkin pasta and flavorful gremolata will become a permanent dish in your autumn dinner rotation in no time!

Get the recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Pine Nut Gremolata.

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PSL Cheesecake

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Yep. We turned your favorite fall drink into a decadent cheesecake. And it's everything you're hoping it could be.

Get the recipe for PSL Cheesecake.

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Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili

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The addition of pumpkin makes this hearty beef and bean chili perfect for fall.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili.

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Pumpkin Mousse

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This giant trifle is just an enormous share-worthy sweet fall dessert piled high with loads of whipped cream and shaved chocolate. I mean, if you like that sort of thing, it's pretty good.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Mousse.

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Thai Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Pumpkin

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Try adding cubed pumpkin to this classic Thai dish for a tasty seasonal variation.

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Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage Brown-Butter Sauce

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No need to make fresh pasta for these silky ricotta-pumpkin cannelloni—oven-ready lasagna sheets work just fine.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage Brown-Butter Sauce.

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Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Looking for a delicious dessert other than pie to serve at Thanksgiving dinner? Not anymore! Our Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake will be a crowd favorite.

Get the recipe for Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze.

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Harvest Pumpkin Soup

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Soup is a seriously underrated way to serve pumpkin. A little stock, some chunks of the squash, some spice and an immersion blender, and you've got dinner done!

Get the recipe for Harvest Pumpkin Soup.

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Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins

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Just imagine waking up to a plate of these delicious pumpkin muffins with surprise cheesecake-like centers inside!

Get the recipe for Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins.

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Risotto with Pumpkin

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This recipe gets flavor from Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and porcini mushrooms.

Get the recipe for Risotto with Pumpkin.

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FAQs

What is the best pumpkin to cook with? ›

For cooking, you'll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat. Field pumpkin types are larger, have watery, stringy flesh, and are best for decorating.

What can I do with tasteless pumpkins? ›

  1. slice it up thinly and put it on pizza.
  2. dice it up and add it to couscous, rice, or pasta sauce (a cream-based sauce with paprika and garlic is nice, maybe sauteed sliced onions, spinach, bacon, chicken)
  3. make some pumpkin pie spice and use it and the pumpkin for baking: cupcakes, brownies, whatever.
Dec 4, 2014

What is the meat of the pumpkin called? ›

Pulp. The pulp is part of the pumpkin fruit that we eat, and is often called the 'meat' of the pumpkin.

What is a complimentary flavor to pumpkin? ›

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

Are pumpkins healthy for dogs? ›

Due to its high soluble fiber content, pumpkin is very good for your dog's digestion. If you feed your dog some pumpkin, it will add bulk to their stool. This helps reduce issues with diarrhea. In addition, fermentation of the same fiber produces beneficial fatty acids that supply energy to cells.

Are there any pumpkins that are not edible? ›

There aren't any pumpkins that you can't eat. Some of them, like gourds used for their fibrous properties or hard shells would be really tough to eat and wouldn't taste very good however. You can be assured that any pumpkin/winter squash in the produce isle at your local supermarket is edible.

Can dogs eat pumpkin? ›

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin and it is actually often added to dog foods. Check the label of some dog treats and you may find pumpkin on the ingredient list there too. However, if you are feeding fresh pumpkin, you will need to be careful about which part you're feeding as the stem and leaves are covered in prickly hairs.

What are 5 ways pumpkins can be used? ›

Five ways to use your pumpkin after Halloween
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds. Use the part of a pumpkin that most would throw away and make roasted pumpkin seeds. ...
  • Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin pie is a traditional American favourite. ...
  • Stuffed pumpkin. ...
  • Pumpkin soup. ...
  • Pumpkin cake.

What can you cook with Halloween pumpkin? ›

How to Reuse Carved Pumpkins
  • Roast Pumpkin Seeds. To roast pumpkin seeds, separate them from the stringy guts and rinse well. ...
  • Make Pumpkin Stock. ...
  • Feed the Critters. ...
  • Add it to Compost. ...
  • Whip Up a Batch of Pumpkin Puree. ...
  • Bake Pumpkin Bread. ...
  • Make Pumpkin Soup. ...
  • Eat Your Casserole Dish.
Oct 23, 2020

Why should you not throw away pumpkins? ›

Pumpkins that end up in landfills have a hard time breaking down because landfills function to store material and don't have much oxygen to allow organics to decompose properly. When organic materials don't have enough oxygen to break down, they release methane gas, a greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment.

What eats leftover pumpkins? ›

Pumpkins can be used to help the animals right outside your door. Squirrels, birds and deer can feed on those fruits. You can also get creative and do a fun project for the kids. Gourds can be transformed into a small home for birds and other creatures.

What meat goes well with squash? ›

Roasted butternut squash is also delicious with any holiday main: roast chicken, roast turkey, ham, prime rib; whatever your family loves!

What pairs well with pumpkin pie? ›

Sweet & Classic:
  • Whipped cream: The go-to choice, light and fluffy with a delightful contrast to the pie's richness. ...
  • Vanilla ice cream: Adds a creamy coldness that complements the warm pie. ...
  • Caramel sauce: Rich and decadent, drizzled over warm pie for a gooey, sweet layer.
Feb 15, 2024

What protein to serve with pumpkin ravioli? ›

Pork meat is another fantastic companion when it comes to pumpkin ravioli. Its mild flavor harmonizes beautifully with the natural sweetness of butternut squash, creating a delightful pairing. To prepare the pork for your ravioli dish, you have various options – roasting, grilling, or pan-frying.

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