When it comes to pumpkin recipes, there are a number of places your mind can go. Bacon-flavored, pumpkin-spiced coffees, pumpkin pie smoothies, and of course, the iconic Thanksgiving dessert, good ol' pumpkin pie.

While we wouldn't want to live in a world where these pumpkin recipes didn't exist, sometimes savory and healthy pumpkin recipes are more appropriate. There's nothing like a homemade pumpkin risotto to get you excited about fall. And if you can get your hands on this one-ton pumpkin, you can eat all the risotto you want.

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  • Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bakeyourday.net/creamy-pumpkin-pasta-parmesan-sage/#more-4512">Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe</a> by Bake Your Day</strong>

  • Savory Pumpkin Basil Cheesecake Spread

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2011/10/savory-pumpkin-cheesecake-spread_13.html">Savory Pumpkin Basil Cheesecake Spread recipe</a> by Peas & Crayons</strong>

  • Pumpkin Chowder

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.newlyweds-blog.com/2011/10/25/pumpkin-chowder/">Pumpkin Chowder recipe</a> by Newly Weds</strong>

  • Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://katieatthekitchendoor.com/2012/09/20/pumpkin-cheddar-muffins/#comments">Pumpkin Cheddar Muffins recipe</a> by Katie At The Kitchen Door</strong>

  • Pumpkin And Lentil In Tomato Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://chefindisguise.com/2012/09/25/pumpkin-and-lentil-in-tomato-sauce/">Pumpkin and Lentil in Tomato Sauce recipe</a> by Chef In Disguise</strong>

  • Pumpkin Risotto

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.girlmakesfood.com/pumpkin-risotto/">Pumpkin Risotto recipe</a> by Girl Makes Food</strong>

  • Golden Trio Chipotle Soup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/09/golden-trio-chipotle-fall-soup-with.html">Golden Trio Chipotle Soup recipe</a> by Healthy Happy Life</strong>

  • Pumpkin Fritters With Rosemary And Cheese

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://whataboutsecondbreakfast.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-fritters-with-rosemary-and.html">Pumpkin Fritters with Rosemary and Cheese recipe</a> by What About Second Breakfast</strong>

  • Pumpkin Pizza

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thatssomichelle.com/2011/11/pumpkin-pizza.html">Pumpkin Pizza recipe</a> by That's So Michelle</strong>

  • Afghan Sweet And Savory Braised Pumpkin

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.veggiebelly.com/2011/02/afghan-pumpkin-butternut-squash-borani-kadoo-recipe.html">Afghan Sweet and Savory Braised Pumpkin recipe</a> by Veggie Belly</strong>

  • Pumpkin Challah Bread

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.savorysimple.net/pumpkin-challah-bread/">Pumpkin Challah recipe</a> by Savory Simple</strong>

  • Pumpkin Chili

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2012/09/pumpkin-chili/">Pumpkin Chili recipe</a> by Sweet Pea's Kitchen</strong>

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