Baked aubergine stuffed with roast pumpkin, feta & walnut with minted courgettes

New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal

Pumpkin passion cupcakes

Use grated pumpkin or butternut squash for these gorgeous, spiced cupcakes

Pumpkin falafel pockets

Make some magic in your microwave with these easy-to-prepare pumpkin or butternut squash pockets

Shahi paneer (Cottage cheese and lotus seeds in tomato and cashew sauce)

 

Orange pumpkin face cookies

Great fun biscuits for trick or treaters – make a day or two ahead, then fill in before your spooky guests arrive

Roast pumpkin & spinach lasagne

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort

Classic pumpkin pie with pecan & maple cream

A great way to use up any pumpkin from
your lantern carving

Pumpkin & pecan strudel

Falling somewhere between a pumpkin pie and a filo pastry apple strudel, this sweet roll works with maple syrup and custard

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party

Pumpkin biryani

Serving this spiced Indian rice inside a pumpkin makes for a dramatic centrepiece when entertaining

Pumpkin, halloumi & chilli omelette

Create this colourful one-pan omelette using pumpkin or butternut squash

Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide