Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, and Pumpkin Recipes that Prove Orange Really Is the New Black

It's time: pumpkins, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes are starting to appear at the farmers' market. Here are 22 ways to use this seasonally appropriate produce

By Danielle Walsh

September 15, 2014

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It's almost fall—therefore, everyone is going bonkers for butternut squash, pumpkin, and sweet potato. As well they should. These seasonally appropriate fruits and veggies should be the star of your stews, braises, pastas, and pies. Here are 22 recipes to get you started.

1/22
Brûléed Bourbon-Maple Pumpkin Pie
If this doesn't seem like the most epic fall dessert ever, we're not sure what does.
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2/22
Roasted Chicken with Chorizo and Sweet Potatoes
Chorizo and sweet potatoes are unexpected besties.
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William Abranowicz
3/22
Roasted Butternut Squash with Spicy Onions
Make this dish ahead of time: It’s great at room temperature.
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4/22
Pumpkin Spoon Bread
This is actually pumpkin bread that you eat with a spoon.
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5/22
Sweet Potatoes with Stilton and Walnuts
In place of Stilton, you could use a creamy blue cheese, like Gorgonzola dolce, which is a little less assertive.
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6/22
Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Mayo
This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner.
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Jonathon Kambouris
7/22
Grandma's Pumpkin Pie
The only pumpkin pie recipe you'll ever need.
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8/22
Squash and Bean Minestrone
To prevent the pasta from getting too soft, we cook it separately and toss it with olive oil and chopped parsley, then spoon it into each bowl of soup.
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9/22
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Speck and Chimichurri
Feel free to play with different herbs in the chimichurri recipe.
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10/22
Orecchiette with Squash, Chiles, and Hazelnuts
There are two hits of chile in this dish—a great counterpoint to the rich squash.
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11/22
Pumpkin Agnolotti
Pre-made wonton wrappers make this homemade agnolotti a breeze.
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12/22
Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Maple
Bourbon, maple, and anything orange is pretty much perfection.
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13/22
Fiorentini with Butternut Squash
Honestly, this might be one of our favorite butternut squash recipes of all time.
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14/22
Pumpkin-Pear Crisps
A quick, healthy, and seasonal dessert? Sign us up.
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15/22
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon-Sesame Brittle
Three words: Bacon. Sesame. Brittle.
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16/22
Pumpkin Flan
This smooth dessert just screams 'fall.'
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Romulo Yanes
17/22
Butternut Squash Tart with Fried Sage
Chile-infused honey balances the rich and salty flavors of this fall tart.
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18/22
Pumpkin Shrimp Curry
This sweet, spicy, savory curry proves that pumpkin is for more than just pie.
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19/22
Braised Lamb with Roasted Squash and Onion Sauce
This dish's fragrant sauce is seasoned with homemade vadouvan, a warm, lively French-Indian spice blend that unites the tender lamb and roasted squash.
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20/22
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Whip this dessert out at Thanksgiving—it'll be everyone's favorite.
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21/22
Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Almonds
Kale and butternut squash are like the prom king and queen of the trendy vegetables.
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Photo by Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
22/22
Pumpkin Soup with Gruyère
Serving pumpkin soup inside a pumpkin means you win fall.
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Danielle Walsh is the assistant web editor at Bon Appétit, and has also written for New York Magazine's Grub Street. She loves Korean food, tacos, and whiskey, and is trying really, really hard to like sardines. ... Read More