Surprise is underrated. That’s exactly why we love this unexpected yet inspired riff on roasted winter squash.

The perfect answer for anyone who may feel a touch sheepish about indulging in pumpkin pie for breakfast.

“Wow!” “Amazing!” “What a surprise!” That’s what folks are saying about this lovely quick bread that’s gluten free, dairy free, and paleo friendly. No one will ever tell the difference. Swear.

This riff on the classic marshmallow sweet potato casserole of your childhood plunks the sweet staple squarely where it belongs. That is, dessert.

Intoxicatingly aromatic browned butter and pumpkin spice coalesce with ooey, gooey, marshmallow, butter, and cereal to make these not-too-sweet treats all grown up.

Deeply satisfying, these baked pumpkin donuts are gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and doused with maple and bacon or dark chocolate.

“Soft, spicy, holiday memory-invoking.” “Spiced perfectly.” “So easy.” “Lovely.” That’s what folks are saying about these.

We’d be happy to tuck into these layers of messy goodness any time, any place. Thanksgiving or July 4th, makes no difference.

A lovely labor of love, this lasagna buries fresh pumpkin pasta beneath a quartet of cheeses–mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Parmigiano. May wanna loosen that belt.

Spectacular handmade noodles that take their lovely color and subtle flavor from the sweet and vibrant flesh of pumpkin or whatever winter squash you fancy.

This mole recipe is know as mole verde, and is bright with cumin, oregano, onion, tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, and epazote. If there’s mole, there’s a party.

The best pumpkin recipes have been gathered together in this all-in-one autumn collection for holiday eating and giving.

This unerringly precise pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is the perfect alternative to pumpkin pie. (Whoops. Is that heresy?)

It’s easy to knock back bowls of this by the handful, so best be aware of your surroundings at all times.