Filled with black rice, these Stuffed Mini Pumpkins are sure to be a hit at Halloween parties! Many years ago, I worked with a woman from Jamaica, and she said she didn’t understand why we decorate with pumpkins and then throw them away, since she’s used to eating them. Up until then, I don’t think…
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Chili Roasted Pumpkin Nachos
Vegan Chili Roasted Pumpkin Nachos are the perfect treat for Halloween parties and fall get-togethers! Sweet pumpkin spice – cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger – is all the rage in the fall, but I often find myself craving savory pumpkin dishes, like chili and soup. Spices with heat like cayenne and chili actually pair really well…
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Get your autumn pumpkin spice fix with this healthy pumpkin pie smoothie! I have to admit that I’ve never had a pumpkin spice latte. I’m not even sure where the seasonal craze came from. I have had health coaching clients who live for fall so that they can get their seasonal spice fix, though, and…
Halloween Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Shake
With Halloween being just days away, I thought I should share another recipe from Kathy Hester from her e-book The Ghoulish Gourmet. This Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Shake is the perfect treat to serve at Halloween parties. It’s also a healthy indulgence that’s sure cure any pumpkin spice cravings! The Ghoulish Gourmet is full of frightfully fun recipes for Halloween, from snacks and main dishes to…
Autumn Produce to Try Right Now!
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the cool, crisp air, the multi-colored leaves the trees, wearing boots and tights, and baking pumpkin pies. And of course, I love autumn produce! According to the calendar, autumn is the exact same length of time as the other seasons, but it always seems like such…
Pumpkin White Bean Chili
This Pumpkin White Bean Chili is a hearty and warming dish that will help beat the wintertime blues. Pumpkin Fever Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. Pumpkin fever seems to have gripped the U.S. This chili contains a big dose of pumpkin, but you wouldn’t know it unless you saw the chef in action – or you made it…
Easy Curried Pumpkin Peanut Soup
Warm up on a cold winter’s day with a cozy bowl of Curried Pumpkin Peanut Soup! This easy-to-make dish is a definite crowd pleaser! I’ve had quite a few people tell me that they love my Curried Pumpkin Peanut Soup recipe and they would like to make it more often, but they don’t have time…
Pumpkin Baked Ziti
Autumn is about all things pumpkin. Pumpkin is usually found in pies and lattes, but why not add it to a savory dish, like this Pumpkin Baked Ziti! This is a fun twist on traditional tomato-based baked ziti, and it’s a great way to get in your daily does of autumn pumpkin. Ah, November. It’s…
Roasted Kabocha Soup
Get into the swing of fall with bowl of cozy Roasted Kabocha Soup! Now that it’s the middle of October, we’re deep in the heart of pumpkin season! For a twist on traditional pumpkin, I used a kabocha squash, which is also known as Japanese pumpkin. Kabocha tends to get overlooked in favor of butternut…
Pumpkin Ginger Soup
Today’s guest post comes from John Lee, one of my fellow Hot From the Kettle writers and a co-teacher my recent Williams Sonoma cooking demonstrations. John’s writings, recipes and photographs can be found at Black Tie and Flip Flops and he can be found on Twitter at @JohnLeeSandiego. Here’s here today to share his recipe…