Comfort in Every Bite: Fall Recipes with Pumpkin, Butternut, Acorn, and Kabocha
There is more to pumpkin than pie and desserts! Edible pumpkins and all kinds of winter squash, like acorn, butternut, kabocha, and more, made fantastic cool weather meals, from soups and stews, to chilis and casseroles. We even have biscuits and savory muffins – and of course, roasted pumpkin seeds. 24 recipes in all, to get you celebrating the cool weather.
One-Pot Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Acorn Squash
We love one-pot dishes, we love braised dishes, and we love winter squash! This One-Pot Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Acorn Squash brings it all together, with Asian flavors of soy, toasted sesame oil, and ginger. Get the recipe.
Spicy Smoky Pumpkin Soup
We love pumpkin for its versatility – it works beautifully in sweet recipes, of course, such as pumpkin pie, blondies, granola and cheesecake, but we also love it in savory recipes such as our Pumpkin Cornbread and this recipe for silky smooth Spicy Smoky Pumpkin Soup. Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Filled with flavors of sage, cinnamon and nutmeg, these pumpkin stuffed shells are fall comfort food at its best. You can’t go wrong with the cozy combination of an Italian-inspired home cooked meal with a seasonal twist. Get the recipe.
Loaded Vegetarian Stuffing
This vegetarian dish can be a main dish for those eating more plant-focused at holiday meals. It is LOADED with flavor and texture and color: winter squash, grapes, leek and scallion greens, sourdough bread, kale, mushrooms, and chestnuts! Serve with our Vegetarian Gravy! Get the recipe.
Vegetable, Pasta & Bean Soup
Our Vegetable, Pasta & Bean Soup is basically a version of pasta di fagioli.Hearty and nourishing combo of beans and pasta and lots of vegetables. I give you comfort food in a bowl! Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This pumpkin cheese ball is creamy and decadent, perfect for fall appetizer spreads and especially Halloween or Thanksgiving celebrations! Get the recipe.
Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Pasta with Tuscan Kale
This pumpkin garlic pasta will satisfy all your savory fall cravings with its creamy texture and hint of seasonal spices. Get the recipe.
Toasted Pine Nut Herb Pumpkin Muffins
These paleo savory herb pumpkin muffins with toasted pine nuts are perfect for serving with your fall soup, stew or chili. Maybe even replace the Thanksgiving biscuits this year with a basket of these! Get the recipe.
Butternut Squash Fries
Crispy and so delicious, Butternut Squash Fries are a garlicky craveable snack or side dish. This healthy butternut fries recipe is Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, and vegan. Get the recipe.
Brussels Sprouts Pumpkin and Apple Hash
This Brussels sprouts pumpkin and apple hash is bursting with fall flavor. It’s the perfect side or serve it up as a meal with an egg on top! Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip with Caramelized Onions
Pumpkin goat cheese dip with caramelized onions can be served warmed or cold, it’s a great addition to your party spread and perfect for the holidays. Try it with crackers, sliced fall/winter fruits or vegetables! Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Biscuits
These flaky biscuits have the addition of canned pumpkin purée and are our choice to make when ham makes an appearance on our table. Get the recipe.
Stuffed Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash are one of my favorite hybrid winter squash to hit the market recently. Petite sized but packed with sweet flavor, they’re perfect for roasting and stuffing with this quick and easy fall inspired filling.
Get the recipe.
Roasted Squash Seeds
Everyone tends to go for pumpkin but have you ever roasted squash seeds instead? Almost all winter squash are great candidates for seed roasting! Learn how to make crispy, delicious roasted winter squash seeds with this easy method and simple seasoning. They’re the perfect fall snack! Get the recipe.
Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate
Our Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is hearty enough for a main dish at lunch, or add a small amount of roasted meat, chicken, fish or tofu for dinner. Japanese pumpkin, also known as kabocha squash and Kent pumpkin, is creamy and hearty. Combined with fresh herbs and nuts and fresh, juicy pomegranate seeds, this is a memorable salad. Company worthy. Get the recipe.
Turkey Chili with Winter Squash & Beans
Are you a chili lover? This Turkey Chili features a lighter protein as well as tender, rich winter squash as well as beans. Get the recipe.
Tempeh Lentil Chili with Butternut Squash
I have been making an All-Beef Chili for years, but I knew it was time to bring a vegan version to all of you as well. This Tempeh Lentil Chili with Butternut Squash also happens to be vegan. Get the recipe.
Roasted Delicata Squash & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate
Our Roasted Delicata Squash & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate shows off this special squash beautifully. The tender, sweet squash (you can eat the pretty striped skin) combined with the peppery, fresh green arugula, crunchy pepitas and juicy, tangy pomegranate are complemented by the smooth, salty goat cheese. A balsamic vinaigrette brings it all together. Get the recipe.
Kale & Butternut Squash Stuffed Turkey Breast
Sometimes you want the whole bird on the table – but sometimes you want something a little more refined. This Kale & Butternut Squash Stuffed Turkey Breast just might be the perfect holiday main dish. Get the recipe.
Roasted Kabocha with Crispy Quinoa Crumbs
Both Robin and I were drawn to the contrasting colors and textures of this dish. Kabocha squash is rich and creamy in addition to being the most gorgeous deep orange color. The reddish brown quinoa is cooked conventionally, and then tossed around in a hot skillet with garlic-infused olive oil until crispy. This extra step brings your quinoa to a whole new level of chewiness and savoriness.
During the last minute of cooking a full tablespoon of coriander seeds are added to the quinoa for a burst of unexpected flavor. This is a hearty side dish or even a light main dish for lunch for any vegans or vegetarians among us. Get the recipe.
Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate
Robin grew us several kinds of kale this past summer in our low FODMAP garden, and you might identify kale salads with warmer months as well, but we love kale so much we wanted to create one hearty enough for the fall and winter months – this Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate is downright perfect. Get the recipe.
Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta with Sage
Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta with Sage is hearty, yet a bit elegant. Gluten-free pasta combined with roasted kabocha squash (also called pumpkin), red bell peppers and kale with LGarlic-Infused Oil along with marinara, fresh mozzarella and sage. Comfort food, easy to make, and will please everyone. Reheats well, too. Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Cornbread
We have several cornbread recipes for you, this one is rich and moist with pumpkin. Love this one with chili! Get the recipe.
Stuffed Delicata Squash with Cranberry Apple Pork Stuffing
Stuffed delicata squash is simply roasted to sweeten and caramelize and then stuffed with a delicious mixture of seasonal fall ingredients like ground pork, cranberries, apples, leeks and fennel. It’s an easy meal packed with flavor and impressive enough for a special occasion. Get the recipe.
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