Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the way the leaves turn the landscape into a brilliant patchwork quilt, the nights turn cooler, and Winter squash, leafy greens and root veggies take center stage on the dinner table. Pumpkins are much more than a porch decoration. They are one of my favorite Winter squashes. The smaller pie or sugar pumpkins are the ones to buy to make a cheap and easy DIY pumpkin puree. I bought a pie pumpkin that will make 3 to 4 cans worth of puree for the same price as 1 can!
Breakfasts:
- Pumpkin Donuts
- Pumpkin Waffles
- Pecan Pumpkin Butter
- Jack-o-Pumpkin Breakfast Sandwich
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Coffeecake Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
- Pumpkin Spice Granola
Drinks:
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Cake Martini
- Light Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Hot White Chocolate
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Soups:
- Pumpkin Cauliflower Soup
- Vegan Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chick’n Chowder
- Roasted Pumpkin, Pepper and Pear Soup
- Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
- Pumpkin Apple Soup with Cran Apple Relish
- Coconut Pumpkin Soup
- Pumpkin Soup with Chocolate & Chipotle
- Pumpkin Barley Soup
Stews:
- Pumpkin Tofu Chili
- Pumpkin and White Bean Stew
- Pumpkin Chili
- Fall Stew in a Pumpkin
- Easy Pumpkin, Chickpea and Lemongrass Curry
- Pumpkin Chunks in Garlic Spiced Coconut Cream
- Sri Lankan Chicken & Vegetable Curry
Sandwiches/Pizza:
- The Great Pumpkin Pizza
- BBQ Pumpkin Sandwich
- “Thank You Very Much” Pumpkin Peanut Butter Sandwich
- Roasted Piquillo Pumpkin Seed Sandwich
- Roasted Japanese Pumpkin Sandwich
Main Dishes:
- Pumpkin Polenta
- Stuffed Pumpkins with Grains and Vegan “Chicken”
- Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
- Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
- Pumpkin Pizza Dough
- Pumpkin Cauliflower Wrap
- Pumpkin Risotto
- Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagna
Side Dishes:
- Creamy Pumpkin Roasted Potato Salad
- Pumpkin, Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad
- Pumpkin Cornbread
- Pumpkin Fritters
- Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits
- Pumpkin-Walnut Focaccia with Gruyère
Desserts:
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
- Pumpkin Gingerbread
- Pumpkin Pistachio Cannoli (Homemade)
- Pumpkin Chocolate Pudding
- Pumpkin Walnut Chocolate Chip Cake Bars
- Pumpkin Lollipops
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
- Pumpkin Crepes
- Pumpkin Cheesecake with Ginger & White Chocolate
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