3 ways with ... Pumpkin

There are a multitude of ways to work with pumpkins in all sorts of recipes. Photo / Babiche Martens

Sweet table
Classic pumpkin pie is the first taste of autumn. Make tartlets for tea instead of a big dessert pie. Use plenty of warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger, and brown sugar instead of caster sugar for caramel flavour.

Soup kitchen
Pumpkin (and good stock) form the basis of soup. Simmer with garlic cloves or add ginger for sweeter variations; chilli or curry powder for extra zing or garnish with coriander or mint for a fresh burst.

Grain waves
Roasted caramelised pumpkin pairs perfectly with couscous or risotto, especially when garnished with salty partners such as butter-fried sage leaves, pancetta, toasted pine nuts or olives.