The Jack-O-Lantern, or carved pumpkin, is a staple of Halloween
It’s fun for both kids and adults to carve and display a pumpkin on Halloween.
But once Halloween is over, pumpkins often go to waste. But they don’t have to! We have put together some of our favourite recipes with pumpkin for you to try when this Halloween rolls around.
What to do with the left-over pumpkin
Thousands of tonnes of pumpkin gets thrown away each year but we have lots of ideas of what to do with the scooped out pumpkin flesh. Don’t forget the seeds; they can be cooked and enjoyed too!
Here are our 5 favourite pumpkin recipes:
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
The must-do recipe for Halloween, they taste SO good and are easy enough to make with the children.
Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
This spooktacular Halloween Spicy Pumpkin Seeds recipe is from the Dairy Diary Collection.
Pumpkin, Chorizo & Sage Frittata
This yummy Pumpkin, Chorizo & Sage Frittata recipe is taken from the Dairy Diary Collection.
Pumpkin & Cinnamon Custard Tartlets
These delicious, little spiced pumpkin tartlets are from the Dairy Diary Collection.
Pumpkin & Ginger Risotto
This tasty Pumpkin & Ginger Risotto recipe is from the Dairy Diary Collection.
For more Halloweeny ideas and info…
Visit our When is Halloween? blog to find out about the origins of the holiday.
Find more Spooktacular Halloween Recipes here.
For some ideas or tips for carving a pumpkin this year, take a look at our How to Carve a Pumpkin guide.
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I look after communications and marketing at Dairy Diary. I’m a busy mum and love home baking and cooking for my family. In my spare time I enjoy visiting the theatre, eating out with friends and exploring the great outdoors!
