If I have time I like to roast fresh pumpkin seeds in the oven. The size of the seeds depends on the sort of the pumpkin. Smaller seeds I eat with the shell.
Dessert from Acorn Squash
One day I discovered that I really like puree from the acorn squash as a nice little dessert because the acorn squash is quite sweet. So I decided that I will have it not too seldom at my menu.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
I love the pumpkin season. This cake became my favorite. There is nothing more to say than: Just give it a try!
Quick Spaghetti Squash with Rosemary and Dried Tomatoes
This is my quick spaghetti squash recipe if I am short in time. But – yes, there is a “but” – the spaghetti squash should be thawed already. During the squash season I freeze one or two roasted spaghetti squashes as I usually don’t need a whole one. So I thaw the leftovers when needed.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Chicken with Sage
I often use butternut squash because it is just easy to prepare. You can peel it with a peeler. This is no effort at all.
Be careful with the sage if you do not know whether you like the taste or not. In this case I would say: Less is more.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Sage and Rosemary
Roasted delicata squash has a nice, not too sweet taste. I like to serve it with Greek yogurt combined with lime juice and dried mint. It goes very well with the delicata! Yum!
Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk and Ginger
Pumpkin in season… various shapes, colors and ways to prep. Of course I serve a pumpkin soup! Again: easy to make ahead and to freeze.
Hokkaido Stuffed with Mushrooms
As I couldn’t find an organic acorn squash I decided for Hokkaido. And I skip the rice from the original recipe. For me a perfect choice.
Pumpkin Pancakes
This is my favorite dish on a lazy Sunday. It is perfect! Especially when the weather is foggy and cold. Your place will smell lovely and warm. And so will taste these pancakes, too.
Please see “notes” for a gluten-free version.
Pumpkin Bread
For me it is more a cake instead of a bread. Nonetheless I do like it for breakfast from time to time. It comes with less gluten. Who needs to avoid it completely replace the spelt flour with a gluten free alternative and choose a gluten free baking powder.