From golden, orange, and red leaves to warm cups of apple cider to blanket scarves, autumn is charm itself. Pumpkins are among the most quintessential fall items you can find, found in festive candles, carved up for Halloween, and oh-so-delicious to eat. Here, we’ve gathered up some delectable pumpkin recipe ideas for you to draw inspiration from. You may be surprised to learn that pumpkin can be both sweet and savory; we have options that are both.

From pumpkin cinnamon rolls that are so good that you can’t have just one to mouthwatering pumpkin gnocchi that keeps you coming back for more, here are some of our favorite pumpkin recipe ideas for dishes and treats that you can make with this festive gourd.

How Can Pumpkin Be Both Sweet And Savory?

Have you ever had pumpkin by itself, with no spices or any added flavors? It’s pretty bland. Hence the incredibly popular pumpkin spice flavoring: the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice, that gives pumpkin pie its signature taste. You can also use spices and other ingredients to make pumpkin work for savory dishes. It’s a very versatile fruit (yes, pumpkin is a fruit!)

Treat Your Sweet Tooth With These Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

When most people think of using pumpkin to cook with or bake with, they tend to think of sweet treats. There’s nothing more fall than pumpkin spice, after all! Here are some of our favorite pumpkin recipe ideas to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

Give your favorite brownies an autumnal makeover with some pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice! These brownies are remarkably easy to throw together, making them perfect for school or office Halloween parties, or just to have around the house!

Get the recipe here.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Squares

Perfectly chewy and just dense enough without being too sweet, this pumpkin recipe perfectly straddles the line between cake and bread. The cream cheese renders frosting nonessential, but you can of course frost the squares if you like. Cinnamon or maple work wonderfully with pumpkin.

Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee

While creme brulee may seem like a dessert that’s best left to the masters, our recipe is straightforward, with a festive fall twist! This rich custard combined with pumpkin flavors is oh-so-cozy to have by the fire while your favorite fall show is playing.

Get the recipe here.

Fresh Pumpkin Bread

This is a bit less sweet than the above options and has a more mild flavor than you may typically associate with pumpkin bread, making it perfect for picky eaters or for those who aren’t sure whether or not they like pumpkin.

Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Spice Scones

We love sweet scones combined with fall’s signature flavor. Adjust your favorite scone recipe so that you can add in some pumpkin and pumpkin spice, and you too can enjoy an autumnal take on this traditional treat.

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Ugh, cinnamon rolls are just so mouth-wateringly delicious. Add some pumpkin to the recipe or some pumpkin spice to the frosting to turn this classic into a seasonal treat.

Here’s a good basic cinnamon roll recipe to get you started.

Pumpkin Recipes For Those Who Want Something Savory

We love using pumpkin in creative ways! Savory pumpkin recipes may be a bit unexpected, but no less delicious, so long as you flavor them properly. Here are some of our favorite savory pumpkin recipe ideas!

Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner

Beef, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and all the right spices all come together inside this pumpkin for a nutrient-rich dinner that is beyond delicious and beyond fun.

Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Pasta

This can be done in so many different ways! You can add some pumpkin to your favorite type of mac and cheese, with some breadcrumbs and bacon on top for a crispy flair. You can do your favorite spicy turkey penne with a pumpkin sauce. You could do an elegant carbonara with cremed pumpkin for a unique orange color and a touch of sweetness to the flavor.

To take your pasta one step further, try making your own noodles! Here, we have a guide to get you started on your homemade pasta journey.

Pumpkin Gnocchi

Sometimes, people get gnocchi and pasta confused, so you may wonder why this pumpkin recipe isn’t listed with the pasta ideas. In truth, gnocchi isn’t pasta, it’s actually a type of dumpling. Combing pumpkin gnocchi with kale and a garlic sauce may raise eyebrows, but it’s beyond delectable.

These are some ideas to get you started! If you ever want to learn more about cooking and how you can incorporate items into your recipes, we here at Kitchen Kneads provide both virtual and in-person cooking classes that you can come to and learn from. While our caramel apple cooking classes this month are sold out, in November, we have a holiday bread class, a fudge and truffles class, and a holiday baking class that you can attend.

It’s spooky season! From getting a good fright at haunted houses to enjoying hot apple cider on a walk through autumnal neighborhoods to selecting the perfect costume for your Halloween party, there’s so much fun to be had this time of year. Whether you’re someone who leans all the way into the spooky vibe or you’re someone who prefers to keep things fun rather than scary, we have deliciously festive Halloween recipe ideas for you.

Eerie Halloween Recipes For Those Who Like A Fright

Are you someone who just loves haunted houses and thinks that the scarier the movie, the better? If so, we have just the freaky Halloween recipe ideas for you! However, if you’re someone who does not like the spookier side of this holiday, the section below this may have recipe ideas more suitable for your personal tastes.

#1. Edible Fake Blood

You can create a tasty, sweet dip for cookies and other sweet treats that with that has the same dark red as blood with a berry such as blackberries or cherries along with some sugar, cornflour, and syrup. You can also use syrups and red food coloring. This also works as a spooky glaze for cupcakes, cookies, and more.

#2. Blood-Splattered Cakes With Sugar Glass

You can do this with any type of cake, from cupcakes to petit fours to a full-on cake. Red food coloring gives that splattered effect in the cake itself, and you can use sugar glass dipped in a red glaze or frosting for a freaky effect.

#3. Witch Fingers

You can use sugar cookies, shortbread, or another type of cookie to make these horrific-looking treats. Shape them into finger-like shapes, and use a red glaze and almonds for the fingernails.

#4. Eyeball Pasta

You can cover your meatballs in a white cheese, like mozzarella, and top them with olives in order to make them look like eyeballs. For extra spook, use a pesto instead of a red sauce.

#5. Edible Eyeballs

Now, you can make eyeball cookies with some white, red, and black frosting and candy pieces. You can also use lychees stuffed with blueberries for a healthier, yet freakier option. For a savory version of this Halloween recipe idea, consider using deviled eggs and olives.

Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas For Those Who Prefer More Treats Than Tricks

Are you someone who prefers spook as in jack-o-lanterns and maybe some sparkly cobweb decorations? Would you rather dress up as a movie or a book character than something scary? Would you prefer to stick to the fun rather than the eerie? If so, these Halloween recipe ideas are just for you!

10 Spooky Halloween Recipe Ideas That Are Scary Good

#1. Caramel Apples

This is a fall classic, and for good reason! You can do so much with caramel apples, from simply dipping them to getting really creative with the designs you do. Kitchen Kneads is having multiple caramel apple dipping classes throughout the month of October so you can learn how to make this yummy Halloween recipe.

#2. Pumpkin Pastries

These can be either sweet or savory, depending on your preferences. Simply shape your pastry dough to look like a pumpkin and fill it according to your desires. Pumpkin puree is excellent for a sweeter option, and beef and cheese work well for a more savory palette.

#3. Glow-In-The-Dark Cookies

There are special glazes that you can buy to make your treats glow under a black light, but did you know that a bit of chilled tonic water can have the same effect? Add this to some frosting or a beverage, and dim the lights to enjoy the glow.

#4. Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

This is an easy adjustment to make to your favorite stuffed pepper recipe to turn it into a Halloween recipe! All you have to do is carve your bell peppers like a jack-o-lantern, and keep the top, so you can serve them up like little mini pumpkins.

#5. Strawberry Ghosts

You can make these cute little treats by dipping your strawberries in white chocolate. Melt down some milk or dark chocolate, whichever you prefer, and use it to make little ghostly faces on your strawberries.

Let Us Help You Get Spooky With Your Halloween Recipes

Kitchen Kneads is here to help you regardless of which side of the holiday you prefer! We have high quality ingredients and equipment to help you in making your Halloween recipes their best. We also provide cooking classes for beginners to experienced bakers alike. Coming up in October, we have homemade caramel classes, caramel apple dipping classes, and more!

Sign up for one of our cooking classes to up your game and learn something new, or simply browse our site, and contact us with any questions you may have about any of our products or classes.

When October comes around and everyone is on a pumpkin spice kick. I’m over here on a caramel kick. I’m always searching for caramel knacks and finding new and exciting recipes like Caramel Apple Cider. And without fail, I have to have a caramel apple every year. What is the Halloween season without one?

Here are some of our awesome tips, tricks, and overall caramel knacks!

Caramel’s melting point is 150-170F.
The blocks we sell can be melted on the stove, in the oven, in the microwave, or in a slow cooker. (We prefer a small slow cooker!)
Store your caramel in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place. DON’T put in the fridge or freezer!

We love Peter’s Caramel Blocks and Heavenly Caramels Blocks, they are a beautiful caramel perfect for all your recipes.

Peter’s Caramel is a tried and true caramel block. Silky and smooth with buttery perfection.

Heavenly Caramels caramel is still cooked in small batch kettles, by caramelizing the butter, milk and cream. This cooking process of caramelizing the ingredients is what creates a rich, smooth, creamy caramel. Made locally here in Ogden, UT!

We have several Gourmet Caramel Apple Classes, and an awesome Caramel Sale throughout the month of October! Check them out before they’re gone.

Monday	9:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6:00pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:00pm
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How Can Pumpkin Be Both Sweet And Savory?