Entertaining
October 31, 2022
19 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Try This Fall
When it comes to using seasonal ingredients for your fall cooking, nothing beats a harvest meal where classics like pumpkin and squash take centre stage. From appetizers and soups to mains and even desserts, these lovely — and delicious — gourds will make the most of your harvest-inspired feasts.
Scroll down for our favorite recipes where pumpkin or squash are the star ingredient!
Squash Crostini With Whipped Ricotta
Make these little bites with different types of squash for your next cocktail party. Generous dollops of whipped ricotta topped with delicate fried sage leaves are the perfect finishing touch.
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Pumpkin Rosemary Biscuits
From Danny Seo’s bestselling cookbook, Naturally, Delicious Dinners, this healthful biscuit recipe combines sprouted wheat flour, pumpkin pureé, rosemary and Greek yogurt.
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Pumpkin-Asiago Soup
A cheesy pumpkin soup that makes a great appetizer (especially when served in a teacup!) or stand-alone lunch. The spiced orange zest garnish adds a bit of zip.
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Harissa & Cilantro
Plenty of herbs, bright flavors and roasted pumpkin are the standout elements of this hearty autumnal soup created by Renée Lavallée.
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Roasted Squash With Maple-Chili Tahini
This side dish from Kristen Eppich is an ideal accompaniment to a meat-forward main like roast chicken. Or, serve it with a hearty grain for a quick weeknight vegetarian meal.
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Squash Wedges With Spicy Breadcrumbs
Yes, you can bread squash wedges! The smooth, nutty, rich flavor of the veg gets a hit of spice and the result is unexpected — and addictive.
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Pumpkin, Chestnut & Chorizo Soup
This rustic soup from Cory Vitiello is packed with vegetables, chorizo — and chestnuts! Crumbled cheese and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds over top bring a delicious tang and crunch.
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Sweet Potatoes With Pumpkin Seed Pesto
In this dish by Kristen Eppich, sweet potatoes get a wake-up call up from a pesto made with pumpkin seeds. You’ll love the crunch!
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Loaded Butternut Squash Queso
This dairy-free queso recipe from Jeanine Donofrio’s Love & Lemons Every Day is a fun twist on a classic. Made with potatoes, butternut squash and cashews instead of cheese, you’ll keep going back for more.
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Pumpkin Tortelloni
This luscious pasta comes from Thomas McNaughton’s Flour + Water: Pasta cookbook. Oversized tortelloni are filled with a sweet and savory pumpkin-Parmesan mixture, and then topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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Squash, Provolone & Sage Pizza
The spotlight is on squash in this pizza recipe, with sage and provolone rounding out the flavors. We guarantee you’ll be reaching for more than one slice!
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Polenta with Butternut Squash, Swiss Chard & Mascarpone
This is one of those recipes that may look complicated, but is actually easy to put together. Celebrity chef Lynn Crawford created this family-style dish with her partner, Lora Kirk, for her cookbook Hearth & Home.
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Squash & Smoked Ham Tart
The combination of several cheeses, ham and butternut squash make this a delicious dinner any night of the week.
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Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Pie
For this pie, chef Eric Vellend paired two fall favorites, pumpkins and pecans, and mixed in spicy and sweet flavors, resulting in crunchy and smooth texture. If you’re hosting a gathering, make it two days ahead and leave it in a cool spot while you prepare your other dishes.
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Pumpkin Scones With Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Popular food influencer Diala Canelo introduced the world to this delicious recipe in her cookbook Diala’s Kitchen. The scones are an homage to a bakery she used to visit in Montreal.
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Glazed Pumpkin Cookies
The perfect fall-inspired cookie to enjoy on a chilly afternoon. All you need is a cup of tea or coffee.
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This spicy cake from Kim Laidlaw has a delicious top layer of brown sugar and pecan streusel. Treat yourself to a slice of decadent coffee cake for breakfast along with your favorite hot bevvie.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
The extra-smooth pumpkin filling and crushed gingersnap crust give Eric Vellend’s cheesecake its gorgeous golden hue.
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Pumpkin Seed Pesto Shrimp with Caponata
This eye-catching appetizer will make an impression at your next dinner party. The unique pepita-packed pesto is a lovely complement to the saucy shrimp.
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