In the northern hemisphere, the weather is just beginning to show signs of fall. One of the most typical ingredients in sweets the US at this time of year is the native pumpkin. But did you know that pumpkins are now used in cuisines around the world? Here are 28 pumpkin recipes from all corners of the globe. Enjoy!
Sweet Pumpkin Desserts
Pumpkin is a natural choice for sweet desserts! Some of the recipes use fresh pumpkin, but many of these use canned pumpkin, for easy and speedy preparation.
Pumpkin Donuts with Nutella Glaze
Chinese Sweet Pumpkin Porridge with Rice Balls and Red Beans
Slow-Cooker, Gingered Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
Mexican “Calabaza en Tacha” (Candied Pumpkin)
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (and another here!)
Sweet Coco Pumpkin with Pandan Leaves (from Kiribati)
Pumpkin, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Breads
My mom used to always make us pumpkin bread when I was a kid- the moist, aromatic bread reminds me so much of eating it on a stool in my kitchen. I love the idea of Scottish scones and Russian pancakes, and all of these different cultures embracing the pumpkin in their traditional recipes.
Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Muffins
Russian Pumpkin Olad’yi (Pancakes!) (these are amazing!)
Savory Pumpkin Recipes
I really enjoyed the American Indian soup, but I also want to try the Caribbean creamy bisque!
Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Corn and Pumpkin Stew (Havasupai American Indian)
Caribbean Pumpkin and Coconut Cream Bisque
Afghani Kaddo Bowrani: Braised Baby Pumpkin with Garlic Sauce
Pumpkin Drinks
I had to include these pumpkin drinks because pumpkin spice lattes are just so popular in the fall!
Pumpkin Latte (Copycat Recipe from Starbucks!)
Pumpkin Coconut Paleo Smoothie
Do you have a favorite I missed? Leave it in the comments, and tell us where it’s from!
lifeovercs says
These recipes look amazing!! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas! Adding the ingredients to my shopping list!
Carolyn Wilhelm says
Beautiful photos and inspiring post. Thanks so much, pinning!
Cherine says
What an amazing post!! I love all the recipes features here and can’t wait to try some 🙂 Thank you! Pinning to our Kids in the Kitchen Board! http://www.pinterest.com/cherinexa/kid-s-in-the-kitchen/
Dorothy Boucher says
love all these recipes, so yummy and fun and I know the little ones are going to have some fun in the kitchen 😉 thanks for putting them together for us and sharing @tisonlyme143
Laura at Mommy Maleta says
Love this post too! I would have never thought of combining pumpkin & feta, let alone making an empanada out of it! Thx for linking it up to the Thoughtful Spot!
Shannon Entin says
Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches? YUM! Thanks for the great recipes!
Colleen Boudreau says
YUM!