56 recipes that reinvent the humble pumpkin

Gone are the days of simply roasting your pumpkin. Here’s 56 new exciting ways with this most beloved vegetable.

Oct 03, 2023

Sticky pumpkin scone scrolls with maple glaze

Darren turns scones into scrolls with this earthy recipe.

Pumpkin spice latte bundt cake with warm caramel fudge sauce

This classic German treat takes on a popular modern flavour.

Roasted pumpkin, eggplant hummus and sumac brekkie bowl

Roasted pumpkin, eggplant, hummus and sumac brekkie bowl

Redefine what you have for breakfast with this outside-the-square brekkie bowl. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Spice-roasted pumpkin with goat's yoghurt dressing

Roasted pumpkin is elevated to new heights with the addition of warming spices and a tangy goat's yoghurt dressing.

Pumpkin and sage layer bake

Layer and bake pumpkin, sage and greens lasagne

This warming pumpkin and sage vegetable layer bake is a flavoursome, warming meal that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for weekend entertaining or group lunches, this simple vegetable traybake will have everyone going in for more.

Pumpkin and parmesan arancini with salsa verde

Who doesn't love arancini? Perfectly golden little balls of pumpkin, parmesan and rice. Top it off with this fresh salsa verde and you've got a winner!

Pumpkin hummus with minced prawns and za'atar

Perfect as a starter or lighter option, this recipe is great for entertaining. Recipe by chef Paul Wilson, of Wilson & Market.

Gorgonzola, pumpkin, maple-cured bacon and maple syrup toastie

OMG (oh my gorgonzola), this is tasty. You've never had a toastie like this before. This is an edited recipe from Chefs Eat Toasties Too by Darren Purchese (Hardie Grant, RRP $29.99). Available in stores nationally now.

Pumpkin and sage baked gnocchi

Just when you thought pasta bakes couldn't get any better, this easy recipe for hearty pumpkin and sage gnocchi comes along. Whip up for a tasty weeknight dinner and serve hot straight out of the oven.

Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.

Pumpkin, chickpea and tomato curry

This curry is an Indian-inspired dish laced with vegies, perfect for that midweek meal.

Spiced maple pumpkin with coconut yoghurt and lime

A nutritional side dish that is not only healthy but the whole family will enjoy.

Roasted butternut pumpkin with herb oil and goat's cheese

Perfect as a side dish or as a meat-free main, these butternut pumpkins are packed with flavour.

Creamy pumpkin soup

With potatoes, carrots, pepitas for crunch and dried cranberries for sweetness, this easy, creamy pumpkin soup recipe is extra special. A hearty family pleaser for dinner on cool weeknights, or make an extra batch for a healthy workday lunch.

Roast pumpkin and chilli cornbread slice

Roast pumpkin and chilli cornbread

Charlotte Binns-McDonald creates the ultimate vegetarian slice. Perfect packed for a beach picnic over the warmer months. You'll need a 20cm x 30cm slice pan for this recipe.