Pumpkin is one of the most prevalent foods that finds its way to the table during the holiday season once Halloween and Thanksgiving come around. The best part about pumpkin is that you can use it in any dish since it is one of the healthiest vegetables there is. While there may be some foods out there that come with pumpkin flavoring that can make you tilt your head and wonder if that is really good, there are other ways of using pumpkin to spice up your menu.
Many of the foods on this list contain pumpkin and are said to be very yummy, especially if you want to use pumpkin in a breakfast, dinner or dessert dish. You can add pumpkin to almost anything and you’ll guarantee a delicious flavor to go along with your meal. Plus, it is a great way to use up any extra pumpkin you have once you have made your pie or any other items that you are planning for your Thanksgiving day menu.
It’s not just for the holidays that you can use these ingredients, of course, but you can also use pumpkin whenever you’d like. It would just be a great way to incorporate pumpkin into different dishes whether the morning of Thanksgiving or during dinner.
TheCelebrityCafe.com has put together a list of the top ten recipes that you can make with pumpkin and you can even incorporate many of things with Thanksgiving dinner or even as a treat afterwards.
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10. Pumpkin ice cream
Pumpkin ice cream is so delicious and would be perfect to go along with pie after a Thanksgiving meal.
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Sure, pancakes may not be part of your dinner menu, but they would still be perfect for Thanksgiving morning as you get your family ready to enjoy a holiday feast.
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8. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
These chewy chocolate chip cookies would go great alongside your holiday meal as a treat if you may not do pie or if someone doesn’t want any. It’s a great way to incorporate pumpkin into your recipe.
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7. Pumpkin bread rolls with cinnamon butter
Rolls are always delicious and go perfectly with your Thanksgiving menu plan. Plus, the addition of pumpkin is a healthy way to spice up this appetizer as you begin to eat your Thanksgiving meal.
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6. Pumpkin smoothie
If you don’t want to just drink plain old soda or wine with dinner, then make a pumpkin smoothie! It’s delicious, healthy and a great way to pair your meal with this tasty beverage.
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5. Pumpkin buttermilk biscuits
Perfect for the morning or during dinner, these pumpkin buttermilk biscuits are scrumptious and you can make enough to enjoy after Thanksgiving has ended.
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4. Pumpkin-swirl brownies
Looking for another dessert item to go with your dinner menu? Try out these pumpkin-swirl brownies, another great way to use pumpkin in your meal.
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3. Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
These delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are perfect for Thanksgiving day and you can munch on them at any time you’d like.
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2. Gluten free pumpkin cranberry bread
Not only is this pumpkin cranberry bread perfect as a starter for your dinner, but you can also make it gluten free for anyone in your circile of family or friends who can’t have rolls that have wheat flour. It’s a great way to start your meal and make that person feel included in getting to enjoy some bread.
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1. Pumpkin spice cinnamon buns
Okay, so these aren’t exactly a dinner menu item, but pumpkin spice cinnamon buns for breakfast? That is a great way to start off your Thanksgiving morning!
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