Pumpkin fries might not get as crispy as their potato equivalent, but they're incredibly easy to make. Just peel the skin from the pumpkin and cut the flesh into slim chunks before baking in a hot oven or deep-frying.
Spiced pumpkin butter is a treat with everything from pancakes to granola, and will keep in the fridge for roughly a week.
A deliciously spicy dish, this pumpkin cooked with cracked coriander and cumin seeds in a spicy dry masala will warm the coldest of nights.
This thick and creamy curry with tender chunks of pumpkin is enhanced by a burst of flavour from tempered onions, curry leaves and mustard seeds. It takes just over half an hour to cook.
Sometimes it’s hard to find a salad for those colder winter months, but this extra mature Cheddar, kale, red onion, pumpkin and quinoa winter salad from British chef Lee Westcott really hits the spot.
Get the recipe for extra mature Cheddar, kale, red onion, pumpkin and quinoa winter salad here
Creamy and rich, this pumpkin cannelloni recipe is the ideal winter warmer. The lasagne sheets are filled with ricotta, pumpkin, thyme and chilli.
Why not pair a pumpkin spiced latte with a slice of pumpkin-flavoured ginger cake? This bake is easy to adapt. You could try adding a little fresh orange juice and zest, stir chocolate chips into the batter, or top with melted chocolate.
This pizza dough tart uses a delicious partnership of roasted pumpkin, ricotta and caramelised onion. Serve for lunch with a salad, or for dinner with vegetables and new potatoes.
Get the recipe for pumpkin, ricotta and caramelised onion tart here
This pumpkin risotto is the perfect dish to make midweek. Serve with a scattering of roasted walnuts, shredded chicory and gorgonzola.
The flavour of spiced pumpkin works perfectly with the light texture of cupcakes. Go all-out for Halloween and sprinkle with edible glitter!
This hearty, warming broth is a good alternative to thick autumn soups. Make it from pumpkin, carrots, celery, butter beans, courgettes and fresh thyme.
Think pumpkin is just for rich, heavy dishes? Think again. This warm mixed bean salad with pumpkin, cherry tomatoes and spices makes a great light meal – and you can make it in your slow cooker.
Looking for a dip with a twist? This recipe for squash and harissa dip works just as well with pumpkin. Top with plain yoghurt and toasted pumpkin seeds.
These light and delicious apricot, chia and pumpkin seed muffins are a great way of turning the leftover seeds from your pumpkin into a delicious gluten-free snack.
Get the recipe for apricot, chia and pumpkin seed muffins here
Tom Aikens' mini pumpkin and ricotta tarts with spiced honey are our go-to seasonal canapé. The recipe sees honey infused with fresh ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cloves and juniper, but you can vary the spices according to your personal taste.
Get the recipe for mini pumpkin and ricotta tarts with spiced honey recipe here
Oranges, lemons, fresh ginger and pumpkin come together for an original toast-topper: pumpkin marmalade. You can adjust the ingredients or add spices as you wish; pumpkin is particularly good for jams and marmalades as it absorbs sugar beautifully.
You can make soup with fresh pumpkin, but the flavours will be even better if you roast it first. Follow this recipe for a soup that packs a punch, with blue cheese toast croutons.
This is a cake you can turn to when you need to lift your mood as, while it bakes, it fills the kitchen with the uplifting scent of sweet pumpkin and warming cinnamon, ginger and cloves. The cake is dense and supremely moist, using olive oil instead of butter for a wonderfully soft, tender crumb.
Get the recipe for spiced pumpkin, olive oil and orange cake here
Pressed for time? You can cheat and use canned pumpkin and a shop-bought pie shell for this classic pumpkin pie recipe.
This rich chilli is made with pieces of beef rather than minced (ground) beef, and with an added autumnal ingredient: pumpkin. Chocolate is also added to the mix for an authentic Mexican taste – it enhances the depth of flavour, and adds a silky richness. Serve with plain boiled rice, or in bowls with grated cheese and sour cream on top. Don't forget the tortilla chips for dipping!
Get the recipe for bonfire chilli with beef, chocolate and pumpkin here