Our Best Pumpkin and Squash Recipes

From classic pumpkin pies to soothing squash soups, we've got comfort-food recipes that highlight fall's signature produce.

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Lara Robby
Lattice-Topped Pumpkin Pie

Take ordinary pumpkin pie up a notch with this lattice pattern -- it's easier than it looks!

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

Bake: at 425 degrees F. for 25 minutes; 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes
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Ann Stratton
Pumpkin Surprise Pie

The surprise? Cheesecake layered under pumpkin.

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake: at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes, at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes
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Mark Ferri
Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin turns ice cream into an autumnal treat.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Bake: 10 minutes

Freeze: 6 hours or overnight
- Find the recipe here
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How to Make Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Watch the Naptime Chef Kelsey Banfield make her decadent Pumpkin Chiffon Pie.

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Mark Ferri
Pumpkin Baked Alaska

Baked Alaska gets a pumpkin-y twist.

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 20 minutes

Freeze: several hours or overnight

Bake: 3 to 4 minutes
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Mark Ferri
Pumpkin Chiffon Cheesecake

This fall favorite needs to chill overnight.

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 1 hour

Cook: 15 minutes

Bake: 35 minutes

Chill overnight
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Mark Ferri
Caramel-Pumpkin Layered Pie

Sick of ordinary pumpkin pie? Try this unusual version for Thanksgiving.

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 35 minutes

Bake: 10/15 minutes; 35/40 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

Chill: 4 hours
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Tina Rupp
Pumpkin Waffles with Cranberry Honey

Pumpkin adds spicy-sweet flavor to homemade waffles.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes
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Mark Thomas
Jack-O Muffins with Cobweb Icing

Having a Halloween party? Serve these so-easy-it's-scary cupcakes.

Makes: 24 cupcakes

Prep: 50 minutes total

Bake: 30 to 35 minutes
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Thayer Allyson Gowdy
Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash

This healthy squash recipe makes a hearty side dish.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
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Joseph DeLeo
Spaghetti Squash

Sub this healthier side in for the pasta version.

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Bake: 1 hour
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Brian Hagiwara
Curried Squash Soup

Warm up from the cold with a bowl of this thick, spicy soup.

Makes: 4 servings (5 1/2 cups)

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes
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Cooking with your Child: Squash Soup
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Brian Hagiwara
Roast Stuffed Squash and Fennel

No serving dishes necessary -- just use a hollowed-out acorn squash as a bowl.

Makes: 6 servings

Cook: 15 minutes

Prep: 15 minutes

Roast: 1 hour
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Brian Hagiwara
Spaghetti Squash Primavera

This looks so much like the real spaghetti that your kids might not know the difference.

Makes: 4 servings

Cook: 45 minutes
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Brian Hagiwara
Apple Squash Soup

Two great fall flavors come together in this thick soup.

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Roast: 1 hour
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Rita Maas
Ginger Squash Soup

This ginger-based soup is soothing for the stomach.

Makes: 6 servings

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Lattice-Topped Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Surprise Pie

Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Baked Alaska

Pumpkin Chiffon Cheesecake

Caramel-Pumpkin Layered Pie

Pumpkin Waffles with Cranberry Honey

Jack-O Muffins with Cobweb Icing

Curried Lentils with Butternut Squash

Spaghetti Squash

Curried Squash Soup

Roast Stuffed Squash and Fennel

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Apple Squash Soup

Ginger Squash Soup

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