The pumpkin that is synonymous with autumn is also packed with vitamins, fiber and protein, making it a perfect ingredient for a variety of dishes as pumpkin works in savory and sweet dishes alike. You can use virtually every part of a squash, from the seeds and flowers to the vine and flesh. 

Pumpkin is a great main course ingredient. Feel free to experiment on how you can work pumpkin into your meals before the season is over. Whether you’re whipping up a hearty batch of pumpkin chili to warm your family on chilly fall days, or adding it for color and flavor to a shrimp curry, pumpkin works as a main course – either as an ingredient or the star of the show.

For example, you can use pumpkin to replace the ricotta in lasagna, creating a nutritious, flavorful and vegan variation on this popular dish. Or, you can stuff a roast pumpkin with your favorite seasonal fillings to serve up a meal that is as eye-catching as it is delicious.

You may find it easier to play with integrating pumpkin into your favourite snacks and meals, but how about having it for breakfast? Here are some fresh ideas to help you think outside the pie tin this autumn with this pumpkin smoothie recipe and other pumpkin breakfast ideas. 

With some creative recipes and the right ingredients, it’s easy to find a place for pumpkin on your autumn dinner table.