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.
Showing 1-16 of 56 recipes
Pumpkins
Cheesy pumpkin toasties
Somewhere between a croque monsieur and welsh rarebit, this indulgent cheesy pumpkin toastie will warm you up on cold days.
30-minute meals
Brothy beans with pumpkin
Brothy beans are comfort in a bowl. This simple dinner showcases the sweet warmth of pumpkin, pairing it with creamy white beans.
Air fryer
Air fryer pumpkin with creamy beans, crispy chickpeas and sage
Serve air-fried pumpkin wedges on a velvety bean puree and top with crispy sage-scented chickpeas. A brilliant air fryer side.
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.
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.
Halloween
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.
Pumpkins
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.
Pumpkins
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.
Frittatas
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.
African
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.
Pumpkins
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
Pumpkins
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.
Easy vegan
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
Halloween
Halloween pumpkin spiced cupcakes
Halloween baking is an excuse to get silly, so stir up a batch of pumpkin spiced cupcakes. These mummies and ghosts are decorated with meringue frosting, chocolate chips and sugar eyes.
October seasonal
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.
October seasonal
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.
Subscribe to our magazine
Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.
SubscribeUnleash your inner chef
Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter