October is fall harvest month! Nothing says, “It’s fall, y’all,” quite like our favorite orange gourd, the pumpkin! Pumpkins are the symbol that soon leaves will be falling and a signal for most turkeys to run for the hills, as they’ll soon find themselves on your finest holiday china. Yearly, pumpkins adorn our porch steps, table centerpieces and treasured recipes, but have you ever taken a step back to truly appreciate the pumpkin?
This fall, whether you’re carving a whimsical Jack o’ Lantern or whipping up your grandmother’s pumpkin and nutmeg pie, give a moment to think about this seasonal squash.
Here are the best pumpkin recipes from the month of October 2013, listed in no particular order:
Southwestern Pumpkin & Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Southwestern Pumpkin & Roasted Red Pepper Soup recipe by Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Breakfast Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Breakfast Cookies recipe by Gina @ Skinny Taste
Healthy Spiced Pumpkin, Yogurt & Granola Parfait

Healthy Spiced Pumpkin, Yogurt & Granola Parfait recipe by Dara @ Cookin’ Canuck
Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin Waffles recipe by Elise @ Simply Recipes
Pumpkin Chickpea Cauliflower Curry with Cashew Cream Sauce

Pumpkin Chickpea Cauliflower Curry with Cashew Cream Sauce recipe by Dreena @ Plant-Powered Kitchen
Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby Pancake

Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby Pancake recipe by Kelly @ Just a Taste
Coconut Pumpkin Granola

Coconut Pumpkin Granola recipe by Ann @ Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes recipe by Jamie @ My Baking Addiction
Raw Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Coconut Vanilla Icing and Ginger Date Caramel

Raw Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Coconut Vanilla Icing and Ginger Date Caramel recipe by Emily @ The Kitchn
Skinny Cream Cheese Glazed Pumpkin Doughnuts

Skinny Cream Cheese Glazed Pumpkin Doughnuts recipe by Brooke @ Skinny Mom
Halloween Chipotle Pumpkin Soup with Sweet Potato Cream

Halloween Chipotle Pumpkin Soup with Sweet Potato Cream recipe by Robb @ Robb Wolf
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars recipe by Amanda @ Running With Spoons
Pumpkin and Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups

Pumpkin and Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe by Min @ The Adventures of MJ and Hungryman
Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin Hummus recipe by Kevin @ Closet Cooking
Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins recipe by Hazel @ Metro News
Spiced Maple Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa

Spiced Maple Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa recipe by Maya @ Alaska from Scratch
Chai Pumpkin Bread

Chai Pumpkin Bread recipe by PaleOMG
Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins recipe by Sally @ Sally’s Baking Addiction
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe by Isa @ Post Punk Kitchen
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe by Marian @ Food52
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes recipe by Gina @ Skinny Taste
Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe by Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
Vegan Pumpkin Currant Bread

Vegan Pumpkin Currant Bread recipe by Dana @ Minimalist Baker Recipes
Gluten-Free, Vegan & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cashew Milk

Gluten-Free, Vegan & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cashew Milk recipe by Gina Marie @ So… Let’s Hang Out
Easy Pumpkin Swirl Chocolate Brownies

Easy Pumpkin Swirl Chocolate Brownies recipe by Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Vegan & Gluten Free Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

Vegan & Gluten Free Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars recipe by Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen
Whole Pumpkin Pie

Whole Pumpkin Pie recipe by Anna @ Independent Dish of the Day Blogs
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe by Brooke @ Skinny Mom
Pumpkin Nut Butter Cups

Pumpkin Nut Butter Cups recipe by Karielyn @ Coconut Recipes
Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Pancakes

Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Pancakes recipe by Ann @ Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes recipe by Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese recipe by Stephanie @ I Am A Food Blog
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe by The Culture-ist
Healthy Pumpkin Pie

Healthy Pumpkin Pie recipe by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship
Pumpkin Cake Pops

Pumpkin Cake Pops recipe by Mary @ The Stir
Chocolate Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe by Maria & Josh @ Two Peas & Their Pod
Fresh, Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Fresh, Homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe by Gabriel @ Full Circle
Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe by Maria & Josh @ Two Peas and Their Pod
Pumpkin Beer Bread

Pumpkin Beer Bread recipe by Ali @ Gimme Some Oven
Soft Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting

Soft Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting recipe by Averie @ Averie Cooks
Pumpkin Carrot Soup with Curried Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Carrot Soup with Curried Pumpkin Seeds recipe by Alyssa @ Everyday Maven
Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies

Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies recipe by Jeanine @ Love and Lemons
Pumpkin Spice Blondies

Pumpkin Spice Blondies recipe by Aimee @ Shugary Sweets
Pumpkin Sage Polenta

Pumpkin Sage Polenta recipe by Liren @ Kitchen Confidante
Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Pumpkin Bran Muffins recipe by Ann @ Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili recipe by Elana @ The Inventive Vegetarian
Dairy and Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Dairy and Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie recipe by Danielle @ Coconut Recipes
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe by Linda @ Garden Betty
Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta Tart

Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta Tart recipe by Roxana @ Roxana’s Home Baking
Homemade Pumpkin Fudge

Homemade Pumpkin Fudge recipe by Diana @ Eating Richly
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe by Rose @ Metro
Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake Poke Cake

Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake Poke Cake recipe by Brooke @ Skinny Mom
Pumpkin Spice Coffeecake

Pumpkin Spice Coffeecake recipe by Todd @ White On Rice Couple
Marbled Pumpkin Chocolate Bars

Marbled Pumpkin Chocolate Bars recipe by Hallie @ Daily Bites
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oat Pancakes recipe by Kate @ Cookie and Kate
Nut-Free and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bread

Nut-Free and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Bread recipe by Danielle @ Against All Grain
Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe by Melissa @ The Inspired Room
Pumpkin Bread with Maple Icing

Pumpkin Bread with Maple Icing recipe by Becky @ Vintage Mixer
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars recipe by Sarah @ Coconut Recipes
Overnight Pumpkin Butter

Overnight Pumpkin Butter recipe by Emma @ A Beautiful Mess
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler recipe by Tonia @ The Gunny Sack
Nutty Coconut Pumpkin Smoothie

Nutty Coconut Pumpkin Smoothie recipe by Ann @ Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Clean Eating Mexican Pumpkin Rotini

Clean Eating Mexican Pumpkin Rotini recipe by Tiffany @ The Gracious Pantry
Thai Pumpkin-Beef Curry

Thai Pumpkin-Beef Curry recipe by Gabi @ xoFOOD
Paleo Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bread

Paleo Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bread recipe by Brittany @ Real Sustenance
Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies recipe by Brandy @ She Knows
Birthday Cake Flavored Pumpkin Seeds

Birthday Cake Flavored Pumpkin Seeds recipe by Christine @ Cook the Story
Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter recipe by Mary and Jim @ Old World Garden Farms
Gluten & Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar Meringue

Gluten & Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Pie with Brown Sugar Meringue recipe by Cheri @ Kitchen Simplicity
Classic, Unfussy Pumpkin Pie

Classic, Unfussy Pumpkin Pie recipe by Adam @ Inspired Taste
Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Dip recipe by Hannah @ Health.com
Yeasted Pumpkin Bread

Yeasted Pumpkin Bread recipe by Sara @ Sprouted Kitchen
Pumpkin Dirt Pudding (Graveyard Parfaits)

Pumpkin Dirt Pudding (Graveyard Parfaits) recipe by Courtney @ NeighborFood
Easy Pumpkin Hummus

Easy Pumpkin Hummus recipe by Sonja @ A Couple Cooks
Vegan Homemade Pumpkin Creamer

Vegan Homemade Pumpkin Creamer recipe by Alissa @ Girl Makes Food
Skinny Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Skinny Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe by Amanda @ The Skinny Fork
Vegan, Paleo Steamed Pumpkin and Baby Bok Choy with Ginger Sesame Sauce

Vegan, Paleo Steamed Pumpkin and Baby Bok Choy with Ginger Sesame Sauce recipe by Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins recipe by Erin @ Meaningful Eats
Pumpkin-Cranberry Breadsticks

Pumpkin-Cranberry Breadsticks recipe by Lori @ Recipe Girl
Gluten Free Halloween Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Gluten Free Halloween Pumpkin Sugar Cookies recipe by Nicole @ Gluten-Free on a Shoestring
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt with Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts

Pumpkin Pie Yogurt with Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts recipe by Brooke @ Skinny Mom
Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili recipe by Cristina @ An Organic Wife
Fresh Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Fresh Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe by Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats recipe by Ann @ Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix recipe by Karen @ Kitchen Treaty
Pumpkin Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes

Pumpkin Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes recipe by Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Bites

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Bites recipe by Kath @ Kath Eats Real Food
Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Bread

Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Bread recipe by Audra @ The Baker Chick
Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal recipe by Melissa @ My Whole Food Life
Vegan Pumpkin Icecream

Vegan Pumpkin Icecream recipe by Amber @ 67Woodbine
Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Paleo Pumpkin Pie recipe by Sonia @ The Healthy Foodie
Honey Pumpkin Biscuits

Honey Pumpkin Biscuits recipe by Beth @ Food52
Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup recipe by Sarah @ A House in The Hills
Paleo & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Frosting

Paleo & Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Frosting recipe by Emily @ Frugal Living NW
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats recipe by Sarah @ The Sweet Life
Pasta & Chicken In Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Pasta & Chicken In Pumpkin Cream Sauce recipe by Gretchen @ CBS Pittsburgh
Quick Pumpkin Chili

Quick Pumpkin Chili recipe by Liburuak @ Books, Bikes, and Food
Pumpkin Spice Kiss Cookie Cups

Pumpkin Spice Kiss Cookie Cups recipe by Carla @ Chocolate Moosey
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars recipe by Christy @ The Girl Who Ate Everything
Pumpkin Quinoa Granola

Pumpkin Quinoa Granola recipe by Heidi @ Misoginger
Pumpkin-Pistachio Kale Fried Rice Bowl with Maple Tofu Cubes

Pumpkin-Pistachio Kale Fried Rice Bowl with Maple Tofu Cubes recipe by Kathy @ Healthy Happy Life
Super Easy Crusty No-Knead Pumpkin Bread Bowls

Super Easy Crusty No-Knead Pumpkin Bread Bowls recipe by Tieghan @ Half Baked Harvest
Best Ever Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

Best Ever Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes recipe by Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum
Soft Batch Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Soft Batch Frosted Pumpkin Cookies recipe by Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Halloween Pumpkin Lasagne

Halloween Pumpkin Lasagne recipe by Amanda @ Easy Peasy Organic
Leftover Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Salad

Leftover Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Salad recipe by Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe
Roast Pumpkin & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roast Pumpkin & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe by Catherine @ Weelicious
Silky Pumpkin Hummus

Silky Pumpkin Hummus recipe by Diane @ Napa Farmhouse 1885
Spiced Pumpkin Punch

Spiced Pumpkin Punch recipe by Serena @ Domesticate Me
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Nutella Muffins

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Nutella Muffins recipe by Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Gluten-Free & Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Gluten-Free & Vegan Pumpkin Bread recipe by Cara @ Fork and Beans
Pumpkin Pie Paleo Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Paleo Oatmeal recipe by Jackie @ The Paleo Mama
Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe by Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe by Jaime @ Gutsy By Nature
Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies recipe by Carol @ Ditch The Wheat
Gluten-free & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffin Mounds

Gluten-free & Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffin Mounds recipe by Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies recipe by Kristen @ Rethink Simple
5 Minute Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

5 Minute Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe by Jackie @ The Paleo Mama
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Pudding with Maple Candied Pecans

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Pudding with Maple Candied Pecans recipe by Meatified
Simple Pumpkin Spice Dip

Simple Pumpkin Spice Dip recipe by Em @ The Pig & Quill
Pumpkin Caramel Chocolates

Pumpkin Caramel Chocolates recipe by Sarah @ Real Food Outlaws
Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter Fudge

Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter Fudge recipe by Beth @ Tasty Yummies
Pumpkin Polenta With Browned Butter & Sage

Pumpkin Polenta With Browned Butter & Sage recipe by Gina Marie @ So… Let’s Hang Out
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili

Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili recipe by Anne @ The Kitchn
Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte

Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte recipe by Amy @ Real Food Whole Health
melissa @ my whole food life
What a great lineup of recipes! Thanks for including mine. 🙂 🙂
The Food Explorer
You’re welcome dear Melissa! 🙂
Carol Lovett
Thank you for adding my recipe to this awesome line up!!!
The Food Explorer
You’re welcome Carol! Your recipe is great!
Becky
WOW! So many good recipes on here. Thanks for including mine!
The Food Explorer
You’re welcome Becky! Love your old fashioned recipes! 🙂
Kathryn
These all look so yummy! It would be great if you could compile them in an ebook format so I could save it and use later!
The Food Explorer
That’s a great suggestion Kathryn! We are working on it!