Pumpkiny Goodness

If fall is your favorite season, then it's likely you're an enthusiast of what we call Pumpkiny Goodness! That's exactly what we have here: pumpkin recipes and treats that take you way beyond traditional pumpkin pie—and help your family celebrate this wonderfully delicious time of year.

SWEET RECIPES

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake from San Diego food blogger, The Seaside Baker.

Pumpkin Flan Cake from The Seaside Baker

Frosted Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from The Seaside Baker

Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake at Food for My Family

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins from The Seaside Baker

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting from Food Network Magazine

Pumpkin Fluff is great for dipping graham crackers, ginger snaps, or sliced fruit.

This Sweet Pumpkin Dip also makes a yummy spread for muffins, toast or mini bagels.

Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Very Best Baking
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Very Best Baking

Pumpkin Roll from Very Best Baking

SAVORY RECIPES

Lisa's Pumpkin Chili -- serve with Pumpkin Cornbread!

Pumpkin Cornbread by Tasty Kitchen
Serve with Pumpkin Chili!

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese from Chocolate Covered Katie

DRINKS

Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate at Tidy Mom

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake at Completely Delicious
Yes, there is an actual PIECE of PIE in this seasonal indulgence!

Lisa Gipson is the managing editor of San Diego Family. Fall is her favorite season and she loved doing the "research" for these recipes.

Very Veggie Chili

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Chicken-Chile Pozole

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Mexican Hot Chocolate

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Feeding the Family Well with Plant-Based Meals

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Confessions of a Weekday Vegan

A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas. For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .

Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts

Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup . . .

Strawberry Nutella Pancakes

Nothing expresses “love” like strawberries and chocolate! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday or another special occasion, your family will “flip” over . . .

Quick Strawberry Hand Pies

Quick Strawberry Hand Pies Yield: 8 hand pies 1 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup water 1 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 black peppercorns 5 sprigs fresh thym . . .

Authentic Mexican Street Corn

This Mexican Street Corn is made by grilling corn on the cob and coating it with a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, chili powder and lime. Also known as elote, this easy-to-make Mex . . .

6 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Hurried School Mornings

Despite the fact that we have a solid morning routine, sometimes we get sidetracked and don’t have time to eat breakfast at home. Eating breakfast in the car isn't ideal, but it’s better than sk . . .