As soon as fall approaches, one ingredient that becomes a staple in almost everyone’s house is pumpkin. Especially a pie made out of the fall harvest is a ritual that you must follow every year as the leaves start changing colors. But how about trying some different recipes with those fresh, canned, or puréed pumpkins that you have stored in your fridge or pantry? Try some of these pumpkin recipes this fall as they are easy to make, delicious, and come together quickly for a delectable meal with your family.
Pumpkin Ravioli
Make these pumpkin ravioli for a comforting meal over the weekends. You can either prep the pasta dough the night before to reduce your work or make it fresh on the same day. Filled with a cheesy pumpkin filling and tossed with a herby garlic butter sauce, this pumpkin recipe will become everyone’s favorite in no time. If you don’t want to make dough from scratch, for a quicker version, use wonton wrappers.
Moreover, you can use store-bought purée to save time in the kitchen. You can also make the ravioli ahead and freeze them for up to 3 months in a resealable plastic bag. At the time of cooking, simply take them out, boil them in salted water till the pasta is tender, toss them in the sauce and your delicious pumpkin recipe is ready to be served.
Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls
If you loved the pumpkin ravioli recipe, you will surely love this dish as well. The lasagna sheets are rolled with a creamy, cheesy pumpkin filling. It will make for a terrific dish for large crowds or cozy date nights. Pair it with wine or another one of your favorite drinks for a complete meal.
Pumpkin Sandwich Rolls
This savory recipe is great for your kids’ lunch boxes or their tiny hunger pangs in between meals throughout the day. Moreover, you can freeze the dough for up to three months and shape and fill it with pumpkin purée as and when needed. To speed up the process or to make it at the very last minute, you can also use store-bought dough for the recipe.
Pumpkin Fluff Dip
You can never go wrong with dips. So, instead of making the same old dips for your chips, try this pumpkin recipe as the fall season is upon us. This four-ingredient vanilla pumpkin dip will pair well with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and your kid’s favorite fruits. With only a handful of ingredients — solid pumpkin, instant vanilla pudding mix, whipped topping, and pumpkin pie spice — you can whip up this dip at the very last moment to up your dipping game.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
With so many pumpkin dishes, it only makes sense to have a unique drink that is comforting as well as easy to make on your menu. So, try this pumpkin pie martini this fall! This dessert cocktail will take everyone by surprise and will surely win you accolades. Also, thanks to the vodka and pumpkin purée, this drink will give you a boozy, creamy kick which you will surely love. However, make sure children don’t get close to this drink, as the vibrant color might seem enticing to the little ones.
Pumpkin Charlotte Royale
Every meal is incomplete without a dessert. However, do away with the pumpkin pie (if you can) and try this new dessert recipe this fall. While pumpkin adds a much-needed richness to the Swiss roll cake with a creamy mousse center, the warming flavors of pumpkin pie spice take the cake, mousse, and cream cheese filling to the next level.
Other than these, you can also try Pumpkin Spice Latte Whoopie Pies, Pumpkin Bread, Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Curried Pumpkin Fritters, and Easy Baked Pumpkin Risotto. These pumpkin-based recipes will be a winner on every table this fall. So, try these unique recipes and let us know which dish has become your family’s new favorite in the comment section below.