Pumpkin is far more than just the headliner of the jack-o'-lantern show—it’s a kitchen superstar in disguise! If you’re anything like me, pumpkins have a sneaky way of finding their way into your life year-round. Maybe you’ve grown them, maybe you grabbed one at the market without a game plan, or maybe you’ve still got…  READ MORE

There’s something about homemade pumpkin purée that just feels like fall wrapped up in a cozy kitchen. I’ve always found myself with a handful of pumpkins post-Halloween—thanks to my ambitious carving plans and, of course, my daughter’s enthusiasm for pumpkin patches. Instead of watching them slowly decay on the porch (we've all been there), I…  READ MORE

I’ve always loved cooking with pumpkins—there’s something about the versatility of this humble squash that makes it a staple in my kitchen during the fall. But what I didn’t fully appreciate until recently was how much potential the seeds hold. After carving pumpkins for Halloween or roasting them for soup, I’d always save the seeds…  READ MORE

If you like to grow pumpkins,  I can only assume you like pumpkin season, too. And pumpkin season comes with its own set of challenges—especially if you’re like me and can’t resist buying every pumpkin spice product under the sun. I’m all in…  READ MORE

It seems that every year, as soon as the weather starts to shift and the leaves begin their slow transformation, I start craving comfort food. Something hearty, cheesy, and warm, that can take the edge off those first brisk winds of autumn. Enter: Cheesy Baked Pumpkin…  READ MORE

The combination of pumpkin and sage is as old as time itself—or at least as old as my grandmother’s kitchen. Sage, with its slightly peppery and pine-like aroma, does wonders to balance out the natural sweetness of pumpkin. It’s a match made in autumnal heaven, if you ask…  READ MORE