5 Ways To Cook Pumpkin

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the things I love about fall is cooking with pumpkin.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not a pumpkin spice latte girl, but I love this largely overlooked vegetable, which is incredibly rich in antioxidants and vitamins.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Growing up in New Zealand pumpkin was a part of most roast dinners, and roasted pumpkin is still perhaps my favorite way to eat it.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Here are 5 ways to cook with fresh pumpkin</i></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1. <b>Roasted Pumpkin</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqeD_kvGjgs38pNdrfhjH7xPCQ7TFQfUIjz1V2apD2ioku_WmGNmtxoBjph_pETHDtcaPp8nFHMdP8ATcBnCxEGej9N9dNvWjqx0rc5AbViTRJE1V_rHsJcLp9IQw7oFEB1FC3HxlnjE/s1600/roasted-pumpkin-recipe-9569-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Roast-Pumpkin" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqeD_kvGjgs38pNdrfhjH7xPCQ7TFQfUIjz1V2apD2ioku_WmGNmtxoBjph_pETHDtcaPp8nFHMdP8ATcBnCxEGej9N9dNvWjqx0rc5AbViTRJE1V_rHsJcLp9IQw7oFEB1FC3HxlnjE/s1600/roasted-pumpkin-recipe-9569-4.jpg" title="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Roast-Pumpkin" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roast Pumpkin</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">The easiest way to make roasted pumpkin is to slice it, brush the slices with olive oil, sprinkle over some coarse sea salt, and put it in the oven.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can also <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/23757-roasted-pumpkin-recipe.html" target="_blank">check out this recipe</a> from <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/23757-roasted-pumpkin-recipe.html" target="_blank">Steamy Kitchen</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Pumpkin Soup</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I love thick, hearty pumpkin soup on cold, wet days.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorWCqj7Uwa9rgn1znzZBbTLz08U0Yyvuv-tvxbxyH9soMLbdcvgT8OLGLJytP0bRrggfqm55mW1A8FnIbzvH3W-6VLzavVM8JAMdnUiRQv6nlKugVgSvqyi4glu44OcX-9rzilUfYUMc/s1600/Thai-pumpkin-soup-hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Thai-Pumpkin-Soup" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorWCqj7Uwa9rgn1znzZBbTLz08U0Yyvuv-tvxbxyH9soMLbdcvgT8OLGLJytP0bRrggfqm55mW1A8FnIbzvH3W-6VLzavVM8JAMdnUiRQv6nlKugVgSvqyi4glu44OcX-9rzilUfYUMc/s1600/Thai-pumpkin-soup-hero.jpg" title="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Thai-Pumpkin-Soup" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thai Pumpkin Soup</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to spice up a pumpkin soup, or make it more interesting, try this <a href="http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/thai-pumpkin-soup/181/" target="_blank">Thai inspired pumpkin soup recipe</a>  from New Zealand chef <a href="http://www.annabel-langbein.com/annabel/about/" target="_blank">Annabelle Langbein</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh707hIqphDKIpe3fYrPl_IenbHsKQTfHZKlAFlUeb-g04HuvLbNem5_I1D19FfoY3Ja6CFXIyJMZo81_EgGLIQ1DnMGz_WYrjfKvaUzrAhDSjZrbwp39D0MDhThoKxWAr5loU0dh5eE_4/s1600/pumpkin+parmesan+risotto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-Parmesan-Risotto" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh707hIqphDKIpe3fYrPl_IenbHsKQTfHZKlAFlUeb-g04HuvLbNem5_I1D19FfoY3Ja6CFXIyJMZo81_EgGLIQ1DnMGz_WYrjfKvaUzrAhDSjZrbwp39D0MDhThoKxWAr5loU0dh5eE_4/s1600/pumpkin+parmesan+risotto.jpg" title="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-Parmesan-Risotto" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Another hearty cold weather food is <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/pumpkin-risotto" target="_blank">Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Try <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/pumpkin-risotto" target="_blank">this recipe</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Warm Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad With Tahini</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8rfTb-mq1cr2A9klm4NqlONYoDskf22wdBYJ_B-ZJNplgGvBmVBtFf-MFyxcPzU-hl_MQTMd7F6sXW4dXiFn8I5YnBR0ToDvzdj3hgMjLjnoEfp3FntRgHmHZDCCQN-_KSMnhBSUj-c/s1600/pumpkin+chickpea+salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Warm-Pumpkin-And-Chickpea-Salad" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8rfTb-mq1cr2A9klm4NqlONYoDskf22wdBYJ_B-ZJNplgGvBmVBtFf-MFyxcPzU-hl_MQTMd7F6sXW4dXiFn8I5YnBR0ToDvzdj3hgMjLjnoEfp3FntRgHmHZDCCQN-_KSMnhBSUj-c/s1600/pumpkin+chickpea+salad.jpg" title="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Warm-Pumpkin-And-Chickpea-Salad" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;">A lighter way to enjoy pumpkin is in this superfood salad.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It makes a fantastic weekend lunch option, as well as a great weeknight food. Check out <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/food52/42" target="_blank">this recipe</a> for <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/food52/42" target="_blank">Warm Pumpkin and Chickpea salad</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Pumpkin Layer Cake</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5vLTwHJQ35u3GTwwfEVHW0VpH-BP7zjwxPhB_f6GqG_9W9I4bjhD00vUCwISXR4Nns4ufHzborcZv3M4IfuK3LRukhV_tD3msln179GEIP0GalAZpnoA7ViDrKkD73RkpIILzmRsjQA/s1600/pumpkin+layer+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Martha-Stewart-Pumpkin-Layer-Cake" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5vLTwHJQ35u3GTwwfEVHW0VpH-BP7zjwxPhB_f6GqG_9W9I4bjhD00vUCwISXR4Nns4ufHzborcZv3M4IfuK3LRukhV_tD3msln179GEIP0GalAZpnoA7ViDrKkD73RkpIILzmRsjQA/s1600/pumpkin+layer+cake.jpg" title="5-Ways-To-Cook-Pumpkin-Martha-Stewart-Pumpkin-Layer-Cake" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martha Stewart Pumpkin Layer Cake</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not much of a dessert person, but I love to cook and bake,</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">and this <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/346877/pumpkin-layer-cake" target="_blank">Pumpkin Layer Cake from Martha Stewart</a> looks like a great fall after dinner treat, or a wonderful rainy afternoon snack.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Try <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/346877/pumpkin-layer-cake" target="_blank">the recipe here</a></span></div>

5 Ways To Cook Pumpkin

One of the things I love about fall is cooking with pumpkin. I'm not a pumpkin spice latte girl, but I love this largely overlooked vege...

Read more »