10 pumpkin recipes for you!

Are you wondering what to do with that pumpkin flesh after you’ve carved your pumpkin? Don’t throw it away. There are lots of options for making healthy, delicious pumpkin recipes . And pumpkin is so versatile. It can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.

So reduce your food waste, save money and make delicious food with your pumpkin this Halloween. Here’s some great options for you to try.

10 pumpkin recipes you can try!

Pumpkin risotto - use up that pumpkin flesh in a creamy, hearty pumpkin risotto. I love risotto and the sweetness of the pumpkin flesh is a great addition to this recipe.
Pumpkin soup - there are lots of variations on how to make pumpkin soup. I love this pumpkin and lentil soup because of the protein boost from the lentils. It’s so easy to make and the kids will love it!
Pumpkin curry - you have to try this Balti curry from The Happy Pear. If you’re not a pumpkin fan, this might just convert you! Packed full of flavour and healthy ingredients, we love it in this house. No pumpkin? No problem - use squash or sweet potato instead.
Roast pumpkin, blue cheese and caramelised onion pasta - ah lads, now we’re getting fancy! I couldn’t bypass this recipe from Irish superchef Donal Skehan without drooling. I’ll deffo be trying this with my pumpkin this year.
Roast pumpkin - back to basics here. Use this as a side dish with your Sunday roast or atop salads with some crispy toasted pumpkin seeds to finish it off!
Pumpkin puree - I’m sharing this recipe (or method really) here as pumpkin puree is used in lots of baking recipes. So in case you’re not sure how to make a pumpkin puree, then this is a step-by-step guide to making it. Can you buy it ready made. In Ireland, it’s not very common but you may be able to. But guess what …. home made is going to taste so much better. It freezes well so you can save it for future baking if you’re all pumpkined out in October!
Pumpkin Pie - I’m on the fence about pumpkin pie to be honest. I lived in the USA for a while and that’s where I first tasted pumpkin pie. I’m still not convinced but maybe you love it? Let me know! Here’s a lovely recipe for pumpkin pie so you can try it for yourself.
Pumpkin muffins - there are lots of recipes for pumpkin muffins out there but I love these ones from Siobhan Berry as they are savoury as opposed to sweet. They are melt in the mouth delicious and a great way to use up your pumpkin puree
Pumpkin Fondooooo - Lilly Higgins has my mouth watering with this simple but omg delicious, recipe for a pumpkin cheese fondue. Keep to the smaller pumpkins when making this but it will be a show stopper at any Halloween event you’re hosting for sure!
Pumpkin cake - a great celebration of pumpkin! Make this cake if you haven’t had the time or inclination to make pumpkin puree. It needs grated pumpkin instead. Finish with some cream cheese frosting for your Halloween dessert!