October is finally here, meaning fall festivities are in full swing!
Take advantage of one of the most popular fall crops with these delicious pumpkin recipes.
From classic desserts to savory dinners, these highly rated dishes are sure to be a hit.
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The optional frosting is a sweet addition that adds even more warm fall flavors.
Add just a touch of orange food coloring to the frosting to make these pumpkin sugar cookies pop.
Choose a Long Island Cheese pumpkin for its creamy flesh or a Cinderella pumpkin.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Toasted pumpkin seeds add texture and nutty notes.
Parsley adds mild fresh flavor, but any chopped fresh herb would work just as well.
The pecans add toasty flavor to this easy breakfast dish that’s perfect for guests.
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
Serve with yogurt for creaminess and maple syrup for added sweetness.
Fudgy Flourless Pumpkin Brownies
Pumpkin spice meets chocolate: a match made in heaven.
The hypnotizing smell that fills your kitchen when these brownies are done baking is unbeatable.
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
If you don’t like pumpkin, butternut squash and sweet potato purees will work interchangeably, too.
Convenient canned pumpkin, beans and coconut milk flavored with curry make it a hearty fall meal.
Warm spices combined with pumpkin make this the perfect fall breakfast.
Teresa Sabga
Bake a loaf on the weekend and enjoy it during the week as you dash out the door.
If you like your pumpkin bread a little sweeter, drizzle it with the optional glaze after it cools.
A tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting helps balance the flavors.
Fred Hardy
This cake is perfect for any fall gathering.
Opt for pre-crumbled goat cheese to keep the pinwheels dry and easy to slice.
Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili
This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.
Whole-wheat flour amps up the fiber in these healthy breakfast muffins.
Be sure not to overfill the muffin with the cream cheese filling or else it will overflow when baking.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
The creamy pumpkin filling is complemented by the warm spices in the pumpkin pie spice blend and maple syrup.
Oats and pecans add a lovely crunch to the topping.
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Sara Haas
Smoked paprika adds flavor with a hint of spice.
This chili is on the thicker sideif you want it thinner, add a bit more water.
Feel free to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top to amp up the warm, cozy flavors.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Use leftover pumpkin puree in muffins, soup and more.
Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Photographer: Sara Baurley, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Caitlin Bensel
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
