Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

An impressive dessert, created by David himself, gets an autumnal lilt from pumpkin purée in the batter and maple syrup in the frosting. One of our most popular cakes.

1 hr 15 mins

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Making your own pumpkin pie spice is as easy as dumping some spices you probably already have, into a bowl and stirring them together. No need to run to the store. You're welcome.

5 mins

Cheesy Pumpkin Potato Gratin

If you've been looking for a gorgeously cheesy, autumn side filled with potatoes, pumpkin, and lots of cheese, we've got good news for you. You're going to love it.

1 hr 50 mins

Pumpkin Pots de Crème

These fancy-sounding desserts are essentially creamy custards that come together with very little time or effort from half-and-half, brown sugar, pumpkin, eggs, and warm spices. So good you're gonna want them year round.

4 hrs 30 mins

No-Knead Pumpkin-Sunflower Seed Bread

A sturdy, healthy whole-wheat loaf brimming with nutty goodness, this bread takes its crunch from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds. Fantastic as toast and for sandwiches.

5 hrs

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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

1 hr 40 mins

Pumpkin Spice Seven Layer Bars

We'd be happy to tuck into these layers of messy goodness any time, any place. Thanksgiving or Fourth of July, makes no difference to us. Or anyone we know who's experienced them.

1 hr

Maple Pumpkin Pie

This is just about as traditional as tradition gets. Save for the slight plot twist of maple syrup. Intrigued? You should be.

2 hrs 10 mins

Braised Short Ribs with Pumpkin Orzo

These braised short ribs from Mario Batali's restaurant Babbo are one of David's favorite things. One taste and you'll understand why.

2 hrs 45 mins

Pumpkin Seed Mole ~ Mole Verde

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.

35 mins

Caramelized Butternut Squash Pie

This un-pumpkin pumpkin pie is made with caramelized butternut squash, spices, and a splash of brandy. It's subtly different from the classic yet still oh-so-perfect for Thanksgiving.

2 hrs 35 mins

12+ Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

What's a Thanksgiving table without pie? Our thoughts exactly. So here's our list of some of the best pie recipes we've got, whether you prefer apple, pecan, pumpkin, or something completely different.

5 Thanksgiving Desserts

An homage to all the pies, cakes, and tarts—including pumpkin, natch—that'd make a lovely Thanksgiving finish. 'Cuz we all could use a little more sweetness lately.

Chai Spiced Whipped Cream

An incredibly easy and exquisitely spiced embellishment for everything from pumpkin pie to quick breads.

5 mins

Spiced Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze

A tender-crumbed, gently spiced cake full of ginger and pumpkin spice flavor. A lemon glaze soaks into the cake, giving it a sweet-tangy boost.

50 mins