Did you know tomorrow (Oct. 26) is National Pumpkin Day?

Celebrate the autumn favorite by whipping it up in a delicious dish. Here is a look at just how you can enjoy the versatile member of the squash family, with a little help from one of our favorite blogs, thekitchn.com:

  1. Stuffed and baked: Pumpkin makes a spectacular vegetarian dish for dinner, especially stuffed pumpkin. Try this Savory Stuffed Pumpkin recipe! 
  2. In a stir-fry: It might be a little unusual, but using pumpkin in some Asian dishes is delicious. The Chicken and Pumpkin Stir-Fry sounds like a must-try.
  3. In a creamy soup: Of course, pumpkin is a go-to flavor for the fall. A Pumpkin Tortilla Soup or Pumpkin Soup with Bacon might be just what you need to warm you up on a chilly fall day.
  4. In baked goodies: This is really how you want to enjoy pumpkin! Skip the storebought puree and make your own from pumpkins left over after Halloween. Here is how to make pumpkin puree. After that, you can turn it into pumpkin piepumpkin crumb cakesiced vegan cookies or pumpkin olive oil bread. Talk about yum!
  5. Try the seedsPumpkin seeds actually make a delicious snack. To get the max flavor, first simmer them in salt water so the salt permeates the seed and roast them with spices for a toasty fall snack. 

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