Parmesan Colcannon
Recipe by:
Amanda
A modification of the traditional potato and cabbage or kale dish, with chunks of potato and a rich cheesiness that my dad exclaims over. Using milk instead of cream makes it healthier.
Little crabmeat owls for Halloween
Recipe by:
fabrice
A fun little starter that is easy to make, so you can let the kids help with your Halloween buffet. They cannot be made far in advance, however - the biscuits will become too soft.
Pumpkin soup for 12 people
This creamy pumpkin soup is made with tomatoes and potatoes and feeds up to 12 hungry mouths. Serve with a side of crusty bread.
Spicy apple and pumpkin soup
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Enjoy this spicy pumpkin soup at Halloween. Carve the pumpkin shell into a spooky-looking lantern, and use the scooped-out flesh to make the soup.
Stir-Fried Pumpkin
Recipe by:
LIL_PYRO
This is a quick and simple pumpkin stir fry for fall. It is great for a Halloween supper due to its orange colour accented with black sesame seeds. It has a nice, exotic Asian flavour and goes well with steamed white rice.
Simple Pumpkin Soup
Recipe by:
Marlz
This is suitable to make for a crowd or to freeze in smaller amounts for a family meal. Select ripe pumpkin as the colour is important to the visual effect.
Spicy butternut squash soup
Made simply from butternut squash, warmed with a hint of fresh chilli and garlic. A warming and healthy soup which can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner.
Alien pizza
When little grumpy boys need cheered up, decorating a pizza is the way to go! This is an easy recipe that isn't too messy but loads of fun. I make my own gluten free base but it's easier to buy in!
Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe by:
Blancheskid
If you are using fresh pumpkin or squash in a recipe, don't throw away the seeds - roast them for a delicious and healthy snack.
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Recipe by:
Vi
A simple way of making your own pumpkin puree. A medium sugar pumpkin is baked in the oven with a little bit of water, until tender. You can then puree it. Use in any recipes that call for pumpkin puree.
Lentil and Pumpkin Curry
Recipe by:
JMCCREAR
This curry is exceptionally flavoursome. It's also packed full of proteins, fruit and vegetables. It's hearty, vegan-friendly and is perfect to keep you warm during the cold winter months. Lentils are simmered with pumpkin, potatoes, carrots, spinach and apple in a thick curry sauce. Enjoy with rice.
Orange Blossom Icing
This delicious and very naughty orange icing makes the perfect topping for rich chocolate cakes and muffins, and adds a decadent finish to wholesome fruit muffins. Why not try it with our Crackle Topped Orange Muffins?
Vegan gingerbread
Tradtional gingerbread using apple puree instead of eggs and milk - lovely and moist, great for cold winter evenings!
Sweetcorn vol au vents
A friend made these at a dinner party and gave me the recipe. Nice vegetarian vol au vents
Baked Miniature Pumpkins
Recipe by:
Kim Smith
Individual baked pumpkins. Great for an autumn dinner party - make one for every guest.
Roast Pumpkins with Apple and Cinnamon
Recipe by:
LADYEM1
Little roasted pumpkins or onion squash, filled with a simple apple sauce and cinnamon mixture, make a delicious and eye-catching side for an autumn dinner party.
Baked pumpkin with red onion and sage
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Pumpkin is a versatile and easy-to-cook accompaniment for all sorts of main dishes, as are the other squashes that can be used in this recipe. Club-shaped butternut squash is available for most of the year, and in autumn there are small acorn squash, kabocha squash and Prince Regent squash with its eggshell blue skin.
Colcannon
Recipe by:
Marc Boyer
This colcannon recipe uses cabbage and leeks. You could use a bunch of spring onions instead of the leeks, if you prefer. Serve with bacon, pork sausages or roast beef.