Best ever pumpkin recipes for Halloween

Gnocchi with pumpkin or squash, amaretti and rocket

Amaretti may seem like a strange addition to a savoury dish, but in this recipe for gGnocchi with squash (you can also use pumpkin), amaretti and rocket, the subtle, sweet crunch really works. It's vegetarian and ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a midweek meal.

Roast pumpkin and chickpea salad

Check out this roast pumpkin and chickpea vegetarian salad. This super easy gluten free recipe makes an ideal midweek meal for the family. Plus, it's low in calories, too. Check out our vegetarian salad recipes here...

Roast Pumpkin Salad recipe with Chickpeas

Kale, pumpkin and bacon pot

Sometimes comfort food comes with a high calorie count. Not this delicious pumpkin, bacon and kale pot which comes in at less than 250 calories but feels like a lot more. Serve with crunchy, buttered sourdough toast for a midweek treat.

Ginger-glazed pumpkin with sesame

Our Asian-inspired recipe for ginger-glazed squash (you can also use pumpkin) with sesame is a great way to make everyday ingredients more exciting. It's packed full of delicious flavours but is under 300 calories and takes just 45 minutes.

Kale salad with roasted butternut squash or pumpkin, pomegranate molasses and almonds

This Kale salad with roasted butternut squash, pomegranate molasses and almonds is easy, ready in 35 minutes, vegetarian and, best of all, under 300 calories. It's so packed full of flavour from the sweet butternut squash and crunchy almonds though, that you'll forget you're being virtuous.

Pumpkin pie with maple cream

The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side. Bake one of our sweet pie recipes for your next gathering, plenty of inspiration here....

Pumpkin pie spiced muffins

A pumpkin pie-flavoured muffin, topped with cream cheese, could baking get any better? Muffins are so fast and simple to make, kids and grown ups love them. More cupcake recipes here...

Pumpkin seed recipes

Pumpkin seed butter

This makes the perfect vegan toast topper for breakfast. Serve with apple and chia seeds for an energy boosting brekkie. Add date nectar (available from Sainsbury’s and Waitrose) for sweetness, or leave out for savoury toast toppings.

Savoury granola

Ever thought of baking a batch of savoury granola? Check out this super simple spiced recipe with cumin seeds, smoked paprika and crunchy pumpkin seeds. We've served our's with creamy burrata - perfect for an easy but flavoursome starter recipe. Try our impressive starter recipes here...