We all know it’s that season, pumpkin everything! We’ve all done our Starbucks run to get our annual pumpkin spice latte, but who says the pumpkin addiction needs to stop there? Desserts, main courses, and appetizers can all be adorned with the pleasantry of pumpkin, both savory and sweet.
Fall Appetizer Recipes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Simple, delicious, and sweet, this pumpkin cheesecake dip will go perfectly with graham crackers, apple slices, pretzels or various types of cookies! Great for small gatherings, children or a party of one.
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Baked Pumpkin Fodue
I think anything that involves cheese can go immediately into my mouth, and the combination with pumpkin just makes it even more mouthwatering. Not only does this one taste amazing, but it looks beautiful as well. Dip pieces of bread, crackers or veggies for the perfect fall appetizer or side dish.
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Pumpkin & Rosemary Puff Pastry Bites
One word, drool. I’m sucker for anything savory that involves puff pastry, and these delicate pumpkin bites are no exception. Delicious pumpkin, onions, gruyere cheese with freshly chopped rosemary, it truly is *mwah* chefs kiss.
Main Course
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Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Risotto
You should just read that title again, because by the end your mouth should be salivating. The perfect combination of fall food, filled with sage, dried cranberries, nutmeg and pumpkin seeds. This is gourmet for adults, but simple enough for kids too.
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Sausage, Rice and Cranberry Stuffed Mini Pumpkins:
Who knew these decorative pumpkins could be used for cooking! Fairly simple, but completely adorable, these pumpkins are perfect for a crowd and contain the ideal fall combination of rice, sausage, and cranberries.
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Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
Nothing signifies fall more than a good bowl of soup to warm you on a chilly crisp day. This soup is savory, filling and also gluten free, can be vegan, paleo, and all the other restrictions, so this one is perfect for almost anyone, I guess unless you are allergic or pumpkins.
Desserts
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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes:
Delicious bite-sized desserts that are perfect anytime, not just on Thanksgiving. These desserts are fairly simple but pack a big taste.
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Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting
Not your typical cream cheese pumpkin combination, but definitely just as delicious is the brown sugar and pumpkin combo. These melt in your mouth cookies are the perfect end to summer and hello to fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Toffee Crunch Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream:
I’m not sure if there is anything better in a dessert than toffee, but pumpkin cake with toffee may be the top of the list. Moist, fluffy, and full of flavor, this cake will be an ideal end to a delicious dinner, hitting all the right sweet notes.
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