Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Perfect Recipes

Have you had a taste of pumpkin yet? Last Friday at Adalina Restaurant, we had the yummiest dessert of warm apple cider donuts filled with pumpkin puree and covered with caramel sauce. Oh My! So I was in the mood for pumpkin spice and everything nice today. This recipe roundup features both sweet and savory pumpkin dishes. Enjoy it all. 

 

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Is it dessert or a cocktail? It sure looks creamy and dreamy. That cinnamon sugar rim is perfection.

The Cookie Rookie 

Pumpkin Queso

Oh boy does this look good. Queso, if you haven't had it before, is a bit like Swiss Fondue. It's cheesy,  gooey, and you dip tortillas or corn chips in it. Yummy.

I Am A Food Blog

Pumpkin & Brie Crostini with Candied Nuts

What a perfect appetizer for this time of year! These may look fancy, but no worries, anyone can make them. My hosting experience tells me that guests really love a good crostini. 

Foxes Love Lemons

Mile High Pumpkin Pie

Each year I try to find a pumpkin pie that beats last years. Regular pumpkin pie is just boring to me. This recipe takes pumpkin pie to a new level. How could that mile high heaping of meringue not be fabulous?

Akron Life Magazine

Roasted Garlic & Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup

The garlic, sage and homemade pesto takes this pumpkin soup up many  notches. Turns out it is a Half Baked Harvest recipe but I found it at....

Autumn Bliss

Pumpkin Risotto With Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries

For a girl who never eats rice, risotto is one of my favorite foods. Go figure. This recipe will be made before the year is out. It features an earthiness combined with a creamy zing from the goat cheese and cranberries.

Platings and Pairings

Spiced Pumpkin Dip

What a fun dessert or afternoon snack. It will taste just like Pumpkin Cheesecake, but it is easier to make. Whip it up in minutes, then provide your guests all of your favorites to dip, like cookies, apple slices, marshmallows etc.

Garnish With Lemon

Sage Butter Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli

A brand new recipe from Tieghan. It sure looks like a bowl of comfort!

Half Baked Harvest

Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

I am still not sure if I need my pancakes to be healthy, but if they can look this good, why not? These are made with whole wheat flour. This recipe also calls for oat milk, but feel free to use what works best for you.

Fit Mitten Kitchen

Pumpkin Chicken Chili

I have a feeling that this will be your "go to" fall chili recipe. I am going to try it this weekend.

Heather Christo

No Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Now this alone or on top of pumpkin pie is a dessert worth the calories. No churn means no machine needed. I make it all of the time. The recipe is as easy as ice cream and pie.

The Broken Bread

Fall Harvest Salad With Pumpkin Goddess Dressing

This recipe is filled with textures and tastes. The dressing looks amazing, and it is made with plain Greek style yogurt and pure maple syrup. Add some protein like grilled chicken to make it a meal.

The Seasoned Mom

Pumpkin Lasagna with Fontina
I have never used fontina in my lasagna, but it sounds delish. This recipe takes advantage of all the fall vegetables. Also for those of you who enjoy a shortcut, it is made with a jar of pasta sauce.

Williams Sonoma

Pumpkin Spice French Toast with Cider Syrup

Leave it to Tieghan to give us this fabulous French Toast recipe! If you have not had stuffed French Toast before, you need to try this one. It takes your basic breakfast beyond delicious.

Half Baked Harvest

Smoky Pumpkin Bisque With Grilled Cheese Croutons

If pesto and garlic aren't your thing, as in the above pumpkin soup, try this. Those grilled cheese croutons just may take the prize!
How Sweet Eats

Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts With Maple Glaze & Toasted Coconut

Here is fall in one bite.  Love that they are baked and not fried.

Spoon Fork Bacon

Spicy Pumpkin Fries

{ Paleo & Whole 30 }

Something I have not tried. Have you? I can only imagine that they are yummy, as I love sweet potato fries. These are served with a homemade Chipotle Lime Mayo. Yes, please!

Tasty Yummies

Pumpkin Cupcake With Marshmallow Frosting

Oh do I love a good marshmallow frosting! I have never made it, though. This cupcake is frosted then drizzled with homemade caramel. How decadent!

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Somehow I lost a week in planning Thanksgiving "Foodie Fridays."  So I thought, "Why not Wednesdays?" This week, we are eating dessert first, then turkey on Friday. I am a cake girl myself, but one must eat pie on Turkey day.  This recipe roundup is beyond yummy, if I say so myself.  Included in the post are some terrific tools that will make your Thanksgiving dessert, well, easy as pie!

Gingerbread Slab Pie

Here's a new twist on a holiday classic - Gingerbread. The author states "It’s part gingerbread cookie, part tart raspberry pie, and entirely delicious." What more can we want?

Love & Olive Oil

Bourbon Pecan Pie 

What's pecan pie without a little bourbon? This recipe is said to be so easy to make, that it is downright dangerous! 

Broma Bakery

Cranberry and Lemon Curd Pie

If you can believe, this pie crust is made on the grill. How different, right?  That crust is made from gingersnap cookies. It's just so holiday-ish!

Williams Sonoma

Sweet Potato Pie 

I have never had the opportunity to try this southern specialty, which is surprising since my family is from the South. This beauty is finished off with a kitchen torch. I want it. Scroll down for one that's on sale.

The Seaside Baker

Pastry Cutter 

Ever wonder how those pie crusts look so pretty? It's because the baker had a professional tool like this.  My mother had one.

Williams Sonoma

Dutch Caramel Apple Pie

This recipe levels up the average apple pie.  It's all drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce.

Broma Bakery

Cashew-Crusted Caramel Cream Pie
This recipe had me at every word! And that meringue - Wow! 
Better Homes & Gardens

Rosle Kitchen Torch

High-heat kitchen torch caramelizes crème brûlée, roasts peppers, skins tomatoes and much more. How handy to have, especially on sale.

Sur La Table

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Every dinner needs a little chocolate. Here you go. This recipe eliminates the intimidation homemade dough, and uses chocolate wafer cookies for the crust.  The swirls are simple but stunning.

Heather Christo

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pie With Salted Bourbon Caramel

This pie is larger than life!  And what better time to go big than on Thanksgiving? Best yet, you don't even have to make the ice cream. Store bought works well.

If The Spoon Fits

Chocolate Tart with Pomegranates and Hazelnuts

When pumpkin pie just won't do. The filling is a rich chocolate ganache. Sign me up.

Williams Sonoma

Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie

Caramel and pumpkin? Oh yes please. As the author states: "The dulce de leche flavor is subtle, but it gives the pie a nice undertone of caramelized sugar and depth of flavor, that most pumpkin pies are missing." Agreed.

Sugar Hero

Pie Box
The perfect thing if you are serious about the safety of your pies. It's also a great gift for bakers!

Food52

Deep Dish Apple Pie

I have made a version of this, but added homemade caramel sauce. It was a hit. Don't be intimidated by that crust. You make it in a springform pan, which keeps it all together. It is worth the effort.

Delicious AU

Pumpkin Mousse Pie

This is how I prefer my pumpkin - as a mousse. I actually love to make any kind of mousse. This is a "no bake" recipe which makes it easy to do ahead.  The icing on this pie, is actually white chocolate curls. Oh my!

How Sweet Eats

French Kitchen Marble Rolling Pin 

This beautiful rolling pin is hefty enough to handle the toughest of doughs. It's almost too pretty to put away. A fab find for less than $25.

Crate & Barrel

Gluten Free Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie 

This gorgeous concoction is really over the top. The fact that it is gluten free is a big bonus. It's made with coconut cream!
This Mama Cooks