Pumpkin and Squash Recipes

Pumpkin and squash are surely two of fall’s favorite foods. Their flesh is tasty, nutritious and makes a fantastic ingredient for soups, pies, grilled entrees, and more. Kürbis (pumpkin) and Moschus-Kürbis (butternut squash) are popular in North America, Germany, and throughout Europe. Plus, there’s a natural affinity with Halloween and other fall fests. Choose from our collection of great tasting pumpkin and squash recipes to delight your palate this fall.

Pumpkin Crostini

This scrumptious seasonal appetizer is a creative new way to prepare pumpkin. Crispy crostini are topped with fresh pumpkin relish for an irresistible snack.

Vogtland Pumpkin Pie

Rustic pumpkin pie from the Vogtland – a mountainous region bordering Bavaria, Thuringia and Saxony- with cinnamon, ginger and butter flavors.

Pumpkin Ginger Soup with Black Forest Ham

Ginger, chili and lemon grass give this soup a nice kick and great fresh flavor. A slice of wonderfully smoky Black Forest ham rounds off this great seasonal soup.

Pumpkin Soup with Salami

Salami shouldn’t be relegated just for salads, pizza and snacks. Try adding it to hot dishes such as soups. In this recipe, the full smoky flavor is nicely balanced by the creamy sweetness of pumpkin.

Zucchini Soup with Pumpernickel and Quark Toast

Spinach leaves give this light creamed vegetable soup its fresh green color. Pumpernickel makes delicious little toasted croutons which can be spread with green-herb-flavored quark to float on top of soup or served alongside.

Horseradish-Roasted Fall Vegetables

This recipe brings out the wonderful flavors of harvest season. Zesty horseradish nicely balances the sweetness of the squash and apples.

Dragon Skewers

Gorgeously colorful and flavorful skewers featuring tender lamb, fresh pumpkin and squash, served with thyme-infused potato wedges and a refreshing yogurt dip.

Creamy Potato Pumpkin Skillet

A colorful and nutritious seasonal skillet dish starring pumpkin, potatoes, arugula, and a creamy spiced parmesan sauce – the epitome of fall comfort food!

Abraham’s Speck Dish

Grilled slices of Abraham’s Original Speck served alongside caramelized leeks, spiced butternut squash, Ana potatoes and an Ice Wine vinegar reduction.

Sweet & Sour Pickled Pumpkin

Before the fairly recent renaissance of pumpkin recipes, this classic pickled pumpkin was one of the few well-known recipes and is still a very popular preserve.