Pumpkin Churros
This time of year many of us get a little pumpkin crazy, and the versatile pumpkin obliges by finding its way into much more than just pie and bread. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these churros de calabaza are sprinkled with sugar while hot for an irresistible twist on a beloved street food.
Pumpkin Flan
What’s better than a rich flan sitting in a pool of caramel? Pumpkin flan sitting in a pool of caramel, of course. Don't be intimidated by the water bath—also known as a baño María—making flan is easier than you think. Give it a try and impress your guests!
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
Combine vitamin-rich pumpkin with homemade macaroni and cheese for the ultimate in comfort food. Bonus: this nostalgic childhood staple is actually made healthier with the addition of pumpkin.
Pumpkin Empanadas
Empanadas, also known as "hand pies," are a great way to have a pre-portion-sized treat (if you only eat one, that is). With diverse fillings ranging from savory to sweet, I've never met an empanada I didn't like, but pumpkin empanadas made with piloncillo and cinnamon are sure to be a new favorite.
Candied Pumpkin in Spiced Syrup
So simple and elegant, this Ecuadorian dessert is made by simmering pumpkin in a syrup made of panela and spices. Served with a fresh slice of queso fresco to balance the sweetness, candied squash in spiced syrup is fancy enough for formal guests but easy enough to make for yourself on a chilly autumn afternoon.
Black Bean Pumpkin Tamale Pie
Chopped pumpkin, ground beef, corn, black beans and Anaheim chiles are baked into this cornbread-based casserole for a rib-sticking but healthy weeknight dinner that the entire family will enjoy.
Squash Blossom Quesadillas
There isn't any pumpkin in this recipe but we couldn't resist including these squash blossom quesadillas. The bright-colored blossoms are plucked from the zucchini plant, a close relative of our beloved pumpkin, and when folded into a warm tortilla with shredded Oaxaca cheese, they’re a delicacy that must be tried.
Pumpkin Cream Soup
Rich pumpkin soup can be served as an appetizer or served with bread for a satisfying meal. This particular pumpkin soup is made with the "auyama" or West Indies pumpkin.
Mashed Pumpkin
Served for breakfast with diced onion and sunny-side-up eggs, "mazamorra" or mashed pumpkin, is a great way to start your day off right.
Pumpkin Pie Paleta
Eat your pumpkin pie frozen and on a stick when you make pumpkin pie popsicles. Pumpkin puree mixed with vanilla ice cream, brown sugar and cinnamon hides delicious pieces of buttery graham cracker. No fork needed.
Pumpkin Margarita
All that holiday cooking is hard work! Have a seat and unwind with a festive orange pumpkin margarita with a ground pepita salt rim while the dishes soak.
Picarones, Peruvian Pumpkin Doughnuts
Doughnuts are found around the world by many names, but Peru's picarones combine a type of pumpkin known locally as "macre" with sweet potato and anise seed for a unique flavor you won't soon forget.
