Pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin season is in full swing, so make the most of classic orange pumpkins and smaller, flavoursome varieties alike with our delicious pumpkin recipes.
Pumpkin is a versatile veg and the star of autumnal classics such as pumpkin soup, aromatic curries and easy roasted pumpkin traybakes.
Don’t forget the sweet treats, either. Rustle up a pumpkin pie, start the day with fluffy pumpkin pancakes or bake spooky pumpkin muffins, for Halloween.
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Sustainable recipes
No-waste pumpkin curry
Curry is such a tasty way to use pumpkin, and this no-waste recipe uses the flesh, skin and the pumpkin seeds in a coconutty chutney.
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Recipes that make the most of butter
Brown butter pumpkin salad with pomegranate and burrata
This autumnal pumpkin salad with hazlenuts and burrata is brought to life with a magical brown butter and sherry vinegar dressing.
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Halloween recipes
Mini pumpkin fondues
How do you make a pumpkin even tastier? Fill it with cheese, of course! Use sweeter mini pumpkins as an edible bowl for fondue.
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Pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin soup with scallops
Nathan Outlaw gives pumpkin soup a gourmet makeover, with the addition of golden, pan-fried scallops. The perfect autumn starter or lunch.
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Pumpkin recipes
Venison with pumpkin mash and cavolo nero
Make the most of venison in season. Hearty venison and pumkin mash with cavolo nero is the perfect recipe for an autumn dinner with friends.
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Frittata recipes
Pumpkin and sage frittata
This frittata makes for the perfect autumn lunch. The dense flesh of Delica pumpkin provides a beautiful contrast to the fluffy egg.
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African recipes
Pumpkin pancakes (Pampoenkoekies)
Celebrate Halloween with these thick and fluffy pumpkin pancakes for breakfast! They are popular in South Africa, where they're known as pampoenkoekies. Follow the recipe for the perfect autumn brunch.
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Pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin with miso, kale and feta
Team roast pumpkin with miso, kale and feta in this warm salad. The sweet-meets-savoury dressing is a perfect match for the autumnal flavours
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Pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin curry
Gourds, squashes and pumpkins of all shapes are used in dishes across the Indian subcontinent. This pumpkin curry takes inspiration from flavours of southern India.
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Easy vegan recipes
Spiced rice and lentils with roast squash
This dish is inspired by centuries old kitchari (Indian slow-cooked rice and lentils). Add roast squash for an even more filling vegan dish
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October seasonal recipes
Braised pumpkin, lentil and pork casserole
This pumpkin, lentil and pork belly casserole is an easy twist on the French classic cassoulet. It's quicker to make but just as hearty.
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October seasonal recipes
Burnt pumpkin cheesecake
Our autumnal take on burnt cheesecake uses pumpkin purée and cream cheese for a silky, creamy filling. Serve with whipped cream and cinnamon.
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Pumpkin recipes
Bread Ahead’s pumpkin spiced doughnuts
These puffy doughnuts from the famed London bakery Bread Ahead are filled with pumpkin custard and dipped in toffee.
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Budget pasta recipes
Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage
Give your shop-bought tortellini a gourmet twist via this classic combination of brown butter, crisp sage and sweet pumpkin.
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Vegan dinner recipes
Pumpkin black dhal
Serving vegan guests at a dinner party? This is the recipe you need. The contrast between the rich black dhal and roasted pumpkin is stunning.
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Vegan dinner recipes
Pumpkin and coconut pilau
Layers of fluffy, saffron-spiked rice, roasted pumpkin, coconut, cranberries and fresh herbs give this stunning pilau dish plenty to talk about.
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