These Are Our Top 20 Squash and Pumpkin Recipes

We don't know who first combined squash with apples in a hot soup, but we thank them. The pairing is timelessly good. Fall-ready parsnips are an earthy anchor for the sweeter ingredients.

In a hunger-soothing vegetarian gratin, petite honeynut squash and brie play exceptionally well together. (A crust of bread for wiping the dish wouldn't go amiss.)

Photo-worthy squash tartines are spiked with chile and cheese and are a cinch for a light supper or quick appetizer for friends.

For sheer good looks and festive cheer, a stuffed sugar pumpkin is hard to beat. In this restrained dip, the sweetness of the pumpkin purée is balanced by rosemary and roasted garlic. Serve with crunchy breadsticks and raw vegetables for scooping.

Butternut squash and golden beets star in this oven-baked risotto. It's made with nutty farro rather than the usual rice and makes a hearty vegetarian entrée.

This bright winter squash salad is vividly appetizing and creamy with a healthy tahini and yogurt dressing. Don't skimp on the soft and fragrant herbs.

Buttery toasted pine nuts, salty Pecorino Romano cheese, and fragrant basil add intrigue to this simple side dish of sliced summer squash.

In this easy sheet cake all the warm winter spices combine with pumpkin to make a moist and irresistible dessert sliced into bars for snacking. Icing optional!

The combination of velvety butternut squash with roast chestnuts, aromatic vegetables, and buttery brioche is so good in this autumnal classic that we think the stuffing should be the entrée. All you need is a crunchy salad as accompaniment.

Familiar acorn squash are transformed by a glossy pomegranate glaze perfumed with peppercorns, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaf.

The bold pairing of tarragon and ouzo, tempered with cream, transforms familiar summer squash into a bowl-licking pasta entrée that will become a summer favorite.

What's better than pumpkin pie? Pumpkin pie topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. Dig in!

Good looking winter squashes make stunning centerpieces. This substantial dip is richly flavored with smoky chipotle peppers, sour cream, and two whole heads of roasted garlic. Stunning for a party, it could also be the star of a family dinner.

Acorn squash are the perfect size for one-person portions. Stuff their buttery-sweet selves with a hearty combination of seasonal mushrooms and rice.

For a pie that spans the seasons, jazz up store-bought pizza dough with zucchini ribbons, caramelized onions, feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh mint.

Sometimes we're short on time, so we go store-bought. To make this dessert, you need good cookies and good pumpkin ice cream. Smoosh them together and you have a delicious dessert! You can, of course, make our Pumpkin Ice Cream from scratch, too, but it's definitely not required.

Boldy colored and boldy flavored, this is a luscious vegetable mash for your holiday table, or anytime really. It's smooth and creamy but dairy-free. The richness comes from coconut milk, and there's a flavor boost from minced ginger.

With a backdrop of garlic and balsamic vinegar, this sweetly warm salad of tender squash is ready in five minutes.

Pumpkin certainly isn't the only member of the squash family that aces dessert. This crowd-pleasing cake is moist and delicious thanks to the grated zucchini.