Our southern California autumn doesn't have the same chill in the air as fall in the rest of the country, but it's still pumpkin season. Whether you use canned pumpkin from the grocery store or fresh roasted pumpkin from your garden or the farmers' market, you'll want to add these five pumpkin recipes to your fall repertoire. Pumpkin works well with both sweet and savory preparations, so you can have your pumpkin for dinner and dessert!
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins: Spicy and sweet, these muffins make a perfect afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea. Recipe: Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
Pumpkin chili: Adding pumpkin puree to spicy beef chili makes the stew rich and mellow. Serve with corn tortillas or cornbread. Recipe: Pumpkin chili
Pumpkin rice pudding: A gluten-free alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. Anyone who likes rice pudding will love this dessert. Recipe: Pumpkin rice pudding
Pumpkin soup with red lentils: A thick, hearty fall soup with Thai flavors. Recipe: Pumpkin soup with red lentils
Pumpkin short ribs: Aromatic and decadent, these short ribs can be made on the stove or in a slow cooker. Chinese five-spice powder is the secret ingredient that sets these extraordinary short ribs apart. Recipe: Pumpkin short ribs
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