Pumpkin recipes to start autumn off right

Looking for pumpkin ideas for this fall? Here's a selection of foolproof recipes.

Pumpkin in an air fryer

We're starting the list with a recipe that practically makes itself. You can prepare pumpkin in the air fryer with or without the skin. All you need to do is cut it up, add oil and salt, and wait about 15-20 minutes. Could it get any easier?

Pumpkin burger

If you haven't yet tried veggie burgers, this pumpkin burger is a great way to start: easy, mild in flavor, and with a cheese filling that everyone loves.

Pumpkin hummus

Perfect as an appetizer and aesthetically pleasing, pumpkin hummus is a variation on traditional hummus, the Middle Eastern dip. You can try making it with other ingredients besides pumpkin and create eggplant hummus, sweet potato hummus, black olive hummus, bell pepper hummus, avocado hummus... The possibilities are endless!

Baked pumpkin

A delicious, impressive and super easy dish to prepare, oven-roasted pumpkin is a complete recipe, perfect for days when you fancy something warm.

Pumpkin gnocchi with carbonara

Mixing flour with diced, pureed, and baked pumpkin will give you a mouthwatering pumpkin gnocchi with carbonara sauce. You can serve them with sautéed vegetables, beef, or Roquefort cheese.

Another delicious option to bring the taste of Italy to your home kitchen is Karlos Arguiñano's recipe for pasta with pumpkin cream, a dish that tastes like autumn.

Red rice with pumpkin, mushrooms and walnuts

The color of autumn, red rice is a variety of grain with a reddish hue. If you fancy a change and want to prepare a different rice dish, Eva Arguiñano's recipe for rice with pumpkin, mushrooms, and walnuts is perfect for you.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Rolls

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a perfect choice for an autumn dessert or for celebrating Halloween. With that characteristic sweet touch of pumpkin, they're a hit at any table and ideal for a different kind of breakfast or afternoon snack.

Pumpkin jam

Fancy making some homemade pumpkin jam? It's very easy to prepare and will help you make better use of your pumpkin and enjoy a natural jam without additives.

Before making jam at home, we recommend that you follow a series of steps to make homemade preserves safely.

Spinach and pumpkin salad with dates

Salads are perfect because they're so versatile. Karlos Arguiñano prepares a warm spinach and pumpkin salad with dates that's very welcome on cold days.

Pumpkin cream

No list would be complete without pumpkin soup, a kitchen staple you should always have on hand, especially in autumn and winter. With just a little pumpkin, potato, carrot, and leek, you can create one of the most comforting dishes.

Pumpkin pizza

This faux pumpkin pizza should be a must-try in your kitchen, if it isn't already. With mushrooms, pancetta, black olives, and cheese on a pumpkin base, your guests will be asking for the recipe nonstop.

Pumpkin and cheese fondue

If you love cheese, stop scrolling for a moment and pay attention, because this pumpkin and cheese fondue is going to melt your heart. It has that sweet touch of pumpkin and the savory flavor of cheese that will have you dipping bread nonstop. And if you want to add an even more homemade touch, some homemade breadsticks are the perfect accompaniment.

Pumpkin buns

Joseba Arguiñano presents an original idea for eating more pumpkin and surprising your guests, whether it's for Halloween or any other celebration: pumpkin buns. You can combine them with jams, cooked ham, cheese, or peanut butter. They'll be spectacular!

Cheese and pumpkin ravioli

This recipe is very special, as the cheese and pumpkin ravioli are made with wonton wrappers, thin sheets of wheat flour typical of Asian cuisine, used to wrap fillings like gyozas. Although it might not seem like it, it's a very easy dish to prepare. Want to give it a try?

Pumpkin coconuts

Small, delicious, and perfect for a beautiful presentation, pumpkin coquitos are a twist on classic coconut coquitos that you'll love. We promise the combination of coconut and pumpkin is incredible.

Cannelloni filled with pumpkin and cheese

Cannelloni is another dish that offers many possibilities. In this case, Karlos Arguiñano's pumpkin and cheese cannelloni are sure to delight you. A comforting recipe, perfect for enjoying seasonal flavors, you can bake them with a generous layer of cheese and, if you like, give them a crispy touch in the oven.

White beans with pumpkin and bacon

The aroma of hearty stews evokes autumn. An easy way to incorporate legumes with pumpkin is Karlos Arguiñano's recipe for white beans with pumpkin and bacon.

Fried pumpkin with chorizo

The culinary possibilities for pumpkin are endless. Another delicious way to prepare it is Andalusian style: fried pumpkin with chorizo. Served with fried eggs, it's perfect for a warm and flavorful autumn day.

Pumpkin burgers

Veggie burgers are becoming increasingly popular compared to traditional meat burgers, making them an appealing way to incorporate more vegetables, especially for children. Karlos Arguiñano presents a fantastic recipe idea featuring plant-based protein, perfect for everyday meals: pumpkin burgers.

Pumpkin and chocolate cake

Pumpkin is perfect for savory dishes, and it's no exception when it comes to traditional sweets like cake. If there's a better autumn dessert than Eva Arguiñano's pumpkin and chocolate cake, we've yet to find it.

Other delicious dessert ideas include pumpkin pie and pumpkin cake.

Puff pastry with pumpkin, mushrooms, bacon and cheese

Prepare that puff pastry you bought and didn't know what to do with, and surprise everyone at home with a puff pastry filled with pumpkin, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese. You'll be a hit.