It’s officially pumpkin season and I’m so ready to make as many pumpkin recipes as possible. As soon as summer is over, I look forward to making the most of the autumnal flavors and pumpkin is one of my favorites. And with that in mind, the following 15 recipes go far beyond basic pumpkin pie. Each recipe includes a little something to make it special whether it be a twist on mac & cheese or a sophisticated and beautiful pumpkin quinoa salad (can’t wait to make that one)! So get cooking and tag me on Instagram with YOUR favorite recipe!

Pumpkin Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche from Del’s Cooking Twist

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Pasta with Balsamic Sage Brown Butter Sauce from Half Baked Harvest

Pumpkin Coffee Cake from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Baked Ziti from Paula Deen

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars from Together As a Family

Risotto with Pumpkin from Country Living

5 Minute Smokey Pumpkin Hummus from The Every Kitchen

Pumpkin Tomato Basil Meatballs from Wholesomelicious

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls from Camille Styles

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Oreo Crust from What’s Gaby Cooking

Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Ambitions Kitchen

Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad from Little Big H

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Skillet Cornbread from Melanie Makes

Baked Pumpkin and Bacon Mac & Cheese from The Cookie Rookie

For more great fall and holiday recipes, be sure to subscribe to Blondie, The Holiday Issue…coming November 1.