Those giant porch pumpkins are best for jack-o-lanterns as they are too stringy for eating but the delicious small "pie pumpkins" are perfect for a vast number of dishes. Pick up some pumpkins now that they are plenty and store them in a cool, dark place with other squash like Butternut, Acorn or Buttercup to use all winter long.
momstown has collected our favourite archives for Pumpkin recipes and assembled a handy round up to use for Pumpkin Kitchen inspiration!
1. Pumpkin Soup – easy, creamy and no cream!
2. Pumpkin French Toast – a twist on a classic Sunday favourite!
3. Vegetarian Chili with Squash (or Pumpkin!), Black Beans and Peppers – one of our favourites on a cold night
4. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread – quick to whip up for sudden company or for hungry kids at snacktime!
5. Pumpkin Cheesecake – delicious any time of year but especially in the fall around the holidays
6. Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes – a win for any party with a dash of vegetable tossed in!
7. Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cake – a great submission from our momstown birthday cake recipe contest!
8. Classic Pumpkin pie recipe – delicious traditional recipe straight from Nana!
9. Crustless Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie – make everyone happy with this pie for dessert!
10. Ultimate Family Pumpkin Loaf – this is such a common bread in our house all quick breads are referred to as "pumpkin bread" – super way to sneak in extra veggies into an already family favourite
11. Peanut Butter Cereal Bars with Pumpkin Seeds – super after school snack (can't pack in lunch due to peanut butter though)
12. Mini Pumpkin Pie Croissants – great addition to Thankgiving dinner or even for breakfast!
13. Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls for kids – nut and gluten free healthy snacks for kids on the go!
14. Pumpkin Cookies – easy to make with options to add icing, nuts or raisins for a yummy after school treat or hostess gift!
15. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake with brittle topping– this is a show-stopper for Thanksgiving dessert!