Carve Out Some Good Times with Pumpkin Dishes
When the crisp air of October settles in and leaves turn from green to vibrant red, orange, and gold, it’s time to turn our attention and taste buds to the comforts of fall, where football fans gather around televisions and buffet tables, nature enthusiasts adventure outdoors to revel in fall foliage, and the humble pumpkin captures the essence of fall in everything from spiced lattes to hearty soups. Now that pumpkin season is “officially” here, these pumpkin-inspired recipes will bring the taste of fall to your table.
One seasonal starter is to make Lil’ Luna’s Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe. Blending a homemade pumpkin pie spice using ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg is easy and a great way to put these spices to work. You may already have these ingredients in your pantry.
Get off to a good start in the morning with our fluffy buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes. Adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice will make you fall for these fall-inspired pancakes. For something more indulgent, perfect for laid-back weekends with the family, make Taste of Home’s Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns. Enjoy with hot coffee or tea or a glass of ice-cold milk. Homemade baked goods evoke comfort and nostalgia in everyone, so stop by and stock up on fall baking ingredients for seasonal favorites baked with love.
This creamy Pumpkin Hummus from Kim’s Cravings offers a delicious fall twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip, blending pumpkin puree with chickpeas, tahini, and various spices like cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder. Topped with a sprinkling of paprika and pumpkin seeds, it’s a perfect appetizer for the season. Serve with pita chips, crackers, and vegetables, and spread onto sandwiches for a flavor boost.
Surprise everyone at the dinner table with Taste of Home’s Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti, where classic ricotta filling gets a flavor boost from velvety pumpkin puree and aromatic nutmeg for a creamy, delicious dinner perfect for people who love to celebrate pumpkin-flavored foods. This recipe has rave reviews. For more savory recipes that use pumpkin, check out The Pioneer Woman’s 25 Savory Pumpkin Recipes That Prove It’s Not Just for Pie. You’ll find rave-worthy recipes like pumpkin chili, roasted pumpkin seeds, baked parmesan pumpkin fries, and many more.
Averie Cooks’ Pumpkin Lush recipe is the dreamy dessert your sweet tooth desires: graham cracker crust, cream cheese, vanilla pudding enhanced with pumpkin puree and whipped cream, and then sprinkled with toffee bits and chocolate chips. If you’re craving something less indulgent yet equally satisfying for dessert, bake Taste of Home’s Pumpkin Pecan Loaves. The caramel glaze for the pumpkin loaves is truly the “icing on the cake.”
Gather your family for fall-inspired feasts with these delicious pumpkin recipes, and carve some pumpkins using our simple pumpkin-carving templates.
