Although pumpkin spice has been on menus since August, Halloween calls for a fresh crop of recipes. Try these five pumpkin specialties to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.
Bruegger’s Bagels’ grab-and-go hand pies tap into the seasonal popularity of pumpkin spice in coffee drinks, baked goods and more. Flaky pie crust holds a spiced pumpkin filling inside, and a drizzle of cream cheese glaze garnishes the top. Click to see recipe.
Take a break from all the Halloween candy with this savory dish. The petite pumpkins are filled with a smoked chicken mixture and roasted in the oven. They would make an impressive addition to a catered event. Click to see recipe.
Pastry chef Andrea Upchurch of Blossom in Charleston gives blondies a seasonal twist by adding pumpkin spice to the batter and pumpkin puree to the cream cheese layer. Serve as a plated dessert of cut into bars for a portable treat. Click to see recipe.
The team at Indiana Regional Medical Center created a bread pudding with pumpkin, playing up its bright color and health benefits. The sweet treat is waste-conscious too, as it starts with day-old bread. Click to see recipe.
The founders of Baked in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood created their own version of the whoopie pie. Instead of a bland cream filling, the bakers created a chilled cream cheese filling sandwiched between two cake-like pumpkin cookies. Click to see recipe.
University of Florida’s solution for feeding students in the midst of construction of a new dining hall has turned out so well, it will almost be a shame to see it go.
The endlessly colorful cuisine of Mexico is always in season, but Cinco de Mayo is a great time to bring some new recipes to the party, starting with El Rio Picante, an alternative marg, and finishing with DIY churro sundaes.