Edward Lee
For a lot of us, the fall season is synonymous with pumpkin season. With cool autumn breezes falling upon us, it’s time to warm up in the mornings with pumpkin spice coffee, smell roasting pumpkin seeds, and appreciate the bright orange produce appearing on porches and windows to contrast the darker skies. It’s pumpkin season! But did you know there’s a National Pumpkin Day?
That’s right! October 26 marks National Pumpkin Day! Whether you’re carving, roasting, or just appreciating the brightly colored winter squash, there are a ton of uses for pumpkins, and we’ve compiled some of the best pumpkin-based fall recipes to celebrate National Pumpkin Day with!
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Cookies make fall better—and pumpkins make October better. Chocolate chips make cookies better, and cinnamon makes chocolate better. You might see where we’re going with this. These cookies are just better. Packed with pumpkin puree, these fall-ready chocolate chip cookies from Cooking Classy are one of the best ways to kick off National Pumpkin Day with a healthy dose of chocolate.
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin doesn’t just go well in sweets. It’s a versatile seasonal squash that also excels in the savory arena. For proof, look no further than this seasonal take on an old favorite. This pumpkin chili from Sally’s Baking Addiction will be sure to warm you up on cool fall days with a healthy balance of warmth and spice.
Pumpkin Yellow Curry
When it comes to cooler weather and warmer foods, it’s hard to go wrong with curry or pumpkin, and this one pot pumpkin yellow curry makes use of both! With chunks of pumpkin, creamy coconut milk, plenty of ginger, turmeric, and curry paste, this well-spiced and brightly-colored dish from Minimalist Baker will be sure to warm you from the inside out, just in time for the cooler weather.
Pumpkin-Pie-Spice-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
We couldn’t forget about roasted pumpkin seeds, and this simple recipe from Food & Wine combines one of our favorite spice blends with one of our favorite uses for pumpkin. If you’re carving pumpkins, don’t forget to set aside the seeds to make these excellent pumpkin-pie-spice-roasted pumpkin seeds!
Conclusion
Pumpkins are super versatile! From cookies to curry, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate National Pumpkin Day this year. These are some of our favorite recipes, but there are always the classics, like pumpkin pie, and salted roasted pumpkin seeds. Don’t forget, there’s no wrong way to prepare pumpkin dishes on National Pumpkin Day!
