Pumpkin Recipes to Make for Halloween and All Fall Long

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 10Pumpkin Spice Mochi WafflesJen Causey"They’re crispy on the outside with a bouncy, custardy interior," says James Beard Award-winning chef Kristina Cho. “They’ll fill your kitchen with the most wonderful fall aromas.“A dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup are welcome additions, says the author ofMooncakes and Milk Bread, but she assures they are “sweet and flavorful enough to eat on their own.“Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Spice Mochi Waffles

Jen Causey

“They’re crispy on the outside with a bouncy, custardy interior,” says James Beard Award-winning chef Kristina Cho. “They’ll fill your kitchen with the most wonderful fall aromas.”

A dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup are welcome additions, says the author ofMooncakes and Milk Bread, but she assures they are “sweet and flavorful enough to eat on their own.”

Get the recipeHERE.

02of 10Pumpkin CarbonaraJen CauseyChef Antimo Dimeo uses canned pure pumpkin for a festive twist on the traditional pasta dish.“When I was growing up, my nonna would always cook carbonara and add in pumpkin or butternut squash in the fall,” says the chef-owner of Bardea and Bardea Steak restaurants in Wilmington, Del. “It’s something you can whip up quickly and know it will satisfy your soul.“Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Carbonara

Chef Antimo Dimeo uses canned pure pumpkin for a festive twist on the traditional pasta dish.

“When I was growing up, my nonna would always cook carbonara and add in pumpkin or butternut squash in the fall,” says the chef-owner of Bardea and Bardea Steak restaurants in Wilmington, Del. “It’s something you can whip up quickly and know it will satisfy your soul.”

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Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Bars

04of 10Brûléed Pumpkin Macaroni & CheeseJennifer Causey"The addition of pumpkin adds a sweet and familiar note and goes really well with the saltiness of the cheese,” says lifestyle expert Danny Seo. “The end result tastes deliciously homemade but with very little effort. You can’t screw it up!“Get the recipeHERE.

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Brûléed Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese

Jennifer Causey

“The addition of pumpkin adds a sweet and familiar note and goes really well with the saltiness of the cheese,” says lifestyle expert Danny Seo. “The end result tastes deliciously homemade but with very little effort. You can’t screw it up!”

05of 10Pumpkin Seed Yogurt ParfaitHector SanchezQuell your dessert cravings with a parfait from celebrity cook,Ayesha Curry. The best part? Whipping up this sweet and nutty treat will only take 15 minutes out of your day.Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Seed Yogurt Parfait

Hector Sanchez

Quell your dessert cravings with a parfait from celebrity cook,Ayesha Curry. The best part? Whipping up this sweet and nutty treat will only take 15 minutes out of your day.

06of 10Pumpkin Chocolate BrowniesHector SanchezAs if pumpkin brownies could get any better,Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro tops them with a warm, chocolate drizzle that’ll make you melt.Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

As if pumpkin brownies could get any better,Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro tops them with a warm, chocolate drizzle that’ll make you melt.

07of 10Pumpkin RisottoHector SanchezVegan chef Chloe Coscarelli’s uses a little nutmeg and canned pumpkin puree to turn a classic risotto into a flavorful fall dish.Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Risotto

Vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli’s uses a little nutmeg and canned pumpkin puree to turn a classic risotto into a flavorful fall dish.

08of 10Pumpkin Waffles with Sour CreamHector SanchezChef Sarabeth Levine’s adds double the dose of pumpkin to the breakfast staple with pumpkin pureeandtoasted pumpkin seeds.Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Waffles with Sour Cream

Chef Sarabeth Levine’s adds double the dose of pumpkin to the breakfast staple with pumpkin pureeandtoasted pumpkin seeds.

09of 10Pumpkin Spice LatteHector SanchezErica Leahy of Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen recommends lightly toasting the cloves and cinnamon stick before re-creating her PSL at home. “This helps activate the oils and brings out their flavor,” she says.Get the recipeHERE.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

Erica Leahy of Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen recommends lightly toasting the cloves and cinnamon stick before re-creating her PSL at home. “This helps activate the oils and brings out their flavor,” she says.

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Stuffed Pumpkin

Alan Richardson

source: people.com