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75 essential pumpkin recipes to make this winter
When the cooler weather sets in, nothing provides comfort quite like the warming, hearty pumpkin. From easy pumpkin soup recipes, to simple vegetable and lentil bakes and a rich pumpkin and sage gnocchi, these delicious pumpkin recipes are perfect for family cooking, entertaining, and midweek meals.
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.
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.
Shannon Bennett's smoky beef ragout and pumpkin lasagne
I love to make this dish a day in advance as the flavour only gets better overnight, says Shannon. Yes Chef!
Pumpkin, pear and bacon soup
You've had the rest, now try the best pumpkin soup around.
Pumpkin risotto with burnt butter and sage
Often served with pasta, burnt butter and crisp sage also complement this risotto beautifully.
Pumpkin and sage layer bake
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.
Spiced maple pumpkin pie with waffle crust
The ultimate North American sweet pumpkin pie recipe is made just that little bit sweeter with the star ingredient, maple syrup.
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, lemon thyme & pecorino pasta
Prepare the pumpkin and breadcrumbs ahead for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Matt Moran's glazed pork and pumpkin with green mango salad
“A summery Asian twist on roast pork” - Matt Moran.
Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing
This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.
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.
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.
Shannon Bennett's pumpkin, feta and tomato frittata
One dish, two meals: hitting weeknight and packed-lunch goals, says Shannon Bennett.