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Pumpkin Potluck: 9 Recipes Featuring the Greatest of Gourds
As the leaves on the trees begin to turn colors, our thoughts turn to the many joys of the fall season: a fire in the fireplace, football on TV and a feast of delicious food on the table.
Year after year, the humble pumpkin tops our list of favorite ingredients for autumnal eating. The great orange gourd is a marvel of versatility—it makes for hearty soups, heavenly pastas and of course, the most perfect of pies.
To help you prepare for a season of warm and cozy evenings at home, we’ve rounded up a collection of 9 tasty pumpkin recipes, including options both savory and sweet. Have a look below and get ready to get busy in the kitchen.
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Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup
This velvety concoction pairs the richness of pumpkin with the spicy charm of curry. Coconut milk and Asian sweet potatoes or yams balance out the spice, to keep the overall flavor mellow.
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
First, create a lovely crust in a pie dish. Then layer in pumpkin purée, with aromatic ground cloves. Finally, top with divinely dark chocolate ganache for a sumptuous dessert from the dark side.
Mini Wild Rice Stuffed Pumpkins
A medley of fall veggies baked inside a baby pumpkin, with nuts and piquant spices—now that’s the stuff! Cranberries add a touch of sweetness for a perfectly well-rounded side dish.
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Stir up this light, healthy chili in a large stockpot for a warm meal on a cool evening. Black beans, bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and the goodness of garlic bring it all together.
Pumpkin Bourbon Cakelets with Spiced Maple Glaze
These yummy little cakes are a boozy, spicy treat your dinner guests are sure to love. You can whip them up in about an hour, with the help of a hand mixer and mini Bundt® pan.
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Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage-Brown Butter Sauce
Sage, Parmesan and shallots provide exactly the right counterpoint to the sweet pumpkin filling and rich butter sauce. Make a double batch and freeze for up to one month.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Harvest Cake
Bake something brilliant in your Bundt® pan with this simple harvest cake recipe. Pumpkin and chocolate batters swirled together with cinnamon set the mood for a sweet, cozy season.
Pumpkin and Pastina Soup
The pastina (pasta in tiny shapes) make this easy yet satisfying soup a winner in the comfort food game. Simply sauté the leeks and then gently boil everything in a stockpot for about 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Sage
Your multicooker is a splendid tool for creating this creamy, delicate cheesecake with gingersnap crust, spiced pumpkin filling and a flourish of candied sage on top for a bit of crunch.
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