7 Creative Ways with Pumpkin (Sweet & Savoury Recipes)
7 Creative Ways with Pumpkin bring together both sweet and savoury recipes that showcase the versatility, nutrition, and delicious flavour of this seasonal Superfood.
Back in the heady days when we had our catering company, every Autumn I would drive one of our delivery vans to a massive farm shop in the south of England and pack it full of pumpkins and other seasonal goodies. Naturally, whenever I reversed the loaded van into the goods-in area of our commercial kitchen, a collective groan could be heard from the staff. They knew that for the next few days, we’d be roasting, dicing, pureeing — and the really lucky commis chef would get the task of cleaning all the pumpkin seeds from the stringy bits, then roasting them to perfection.
The inspiration behind these recipes comes from that joyful chaos, a love for seasonal ingredients, and a fascination with how Superfoods like pumpkin and pumpkin seeds can nourish the body while tasting absolutely delicious. Whether you’re creating cosy soups, hearty salads, or sweet treats, pumpkin brings flavour, colour, and health benefits to every dish.
These 7 creative ways with pumpkin showcase both sweet and savoury dishes that are as nourishing as they are delicious:
1. Supergrain Salad [with or without chicken]– Packed with grains, quinoa, roasted pumpkin seeds and other superstars, this vegetarian OR vegan salad delivers a powerful health boost
2. Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin – A hearty centrepiece containing cranberries and other super powerful ingredients, this recipe looks as fantastic as it tastes
3. Pumpkin & Gorgonzola Cheese Tart – Mushrooms, Leek and Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese meets nutrient-rich Pumpkin in this indulgent yet wholesome tart
4. Spiced Pumpkin, Barley & Radicchio Salad – Vibrant and colourful, this hearty salad contains barley, lentils, pomegranate and walnuts, is packed with superfoods and is a real showstopper
5. Pumpkin Couscous Salad – A fresh, easy-to-make salad packed with superfood ingredients and perfect for the lunch box.
6. Cream of Butternut Soup – Velvety, warming, and comforting, perfect for chilly days
7. Pumpkin Muffins – Lightly sweet treats that sneak in superfood benefits for breakfast, the lunch box or snacks.
Each recipe highlights pumpkin’s versatility, and often incorporates the magic of pumpkin seeds to boost nutrition and texture. These 7 creative ways with pumpkin recipes are designed to inspire your seasonal cooking and show that eating well can be fabulous, flavourful, and fun.
Click on each recipe to see the full instructions and enjoy these seasonal pumpkin creations!
Enjoy !
