5 Pumpkin-Themed Cookbooks to Get You Pumped For Fall
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The browns, reds, and yellows cover the leaves and the wind feels crisp and cool. The smell of pumpkin fills the air, indicating that autumn has set in, with all its rituals, visuals, and victuals. Pumpkin is both a significant decoration and ingredient in autumnal celebrations, so it should come as no surprise that there are several fantastic cookbooks dedicated to pumpkin-based recipes. Because let’s be honest– there is never enough pumpkin.
{{ product: 9781454913986 }}The Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Sweets, Treats, and Other Autumnal Delights, by Stephanie Pedersen
There’s the saying, “pumpkin plus spice makes everything nice,” or at least that’s how the saying should go. For those who can’t get enough of the sweet and savory combo, make sure to grab a copy of The Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Sweets, Treats, and Other Autumnal Delights. This book takes that divine duo to flavor all kinds of dishes—from Spicytini Cocktail to Pumpkin Crostini, and Savory Pumpkin Dip to Healthy Pumpkin Pudding.
The Great Little Pumpkin Cookbook, by Michael Krondl
The title of this book alone conjures childhood stories of folkloric characters, and the added quality of the fun shape (carved into the profile of a pumpkin) only adds to that whimsical quality. While one isn’t supposed to judge a book by its cover, luckily the interior of the book matches the charm of the exterior. Written by food writer Michael Krondl, the book highlights pumpkin dishes from across the world, from New England Pumpkin Pancakes, to Mexican recipes, Italian recipes, and beyond!
Purely Pumpkin: More Than 100 Seasonal Recipes to Share, Savor, and Warm Your Kitchen, by Allison Day
Written by Yummy Beet food blogger Allison Day, this pumpkin-centric book features exquisite recipes that will make any kitchen smell like a New England fall. The dishes come alive in the stunning photographs taken by Day herself. With recipes like Vegan Pumpkin Lasagna and Cookies of Plenty (made with pumpkin, chocolate, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds), this will be a favorite for those who follow a vegan diet.
Cooking with Pumpkin: Recipes That Go Beyond the Pie, by Averie Sunshine
Pumpkin can be served light, but this book is having (almost) none of that, as it has gluttonous recipes galore. Savory bites include Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Mac’ n Cheese or Parmesan n’ Cream Cheese Pumpkin Puffs, as well as sweet indulgences like Soft Ginger Molasses Pumpkin Cookies and Baked Cinnamon-Sugar Pumpkin-Spice Mini Doughnuts. The cookbook not only goes beyond pie, but beyond the Pumpkin Spice Latte, throwing Coconut Cream Pumpkin-Pie Shooters and Creamy Pumpkin-Spice Almond milk into the mix.
The Pumpkin Cookbook, 2nd Edition: 139 Recipes Celebrating the Versatility of Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash, by DeeDee Stovel
With 139 pumpkin recipes, even the pickiest eater will find something to whet their appetite. These scrumptious recipes feature fare from appetizers to dessert, and everything in between. Start with a Pumpkin Chutney, then dive into a Creamy Kale Pumpkin Soup. Impress guests with main courses of Pumpkin-Filled Ravioli, garnished with Fried Sage. Finish off the meal with one of the many dessert options, like Orange-Walnut Pumpkin Bars or Jack-o’-Lantern Cookies. And if pumpkin isn’t your jam, well then try one of the many winter squash recipes, you monster.
What are you putting pumpkin in this fall?