15 Mind-Blowing Pumpkin Recipes (We're Not Exaggerating)

We're cooling on pumpkin spice (thank you, Pumpkin Pringles, for the proverbial shark jump), but our hearts still beat strong for pure pumpkin. Slip the silken puree into an otherwise perfectly lovely dish (spicy enchiladas, cheesy pasta, bundt cake) and a bit of autumnal magic happens: amped up creaminess and a warm ochre hue. What's more, sprinkling fall fairy dust on your dinner is as easy as picking up the can opener. Canned pumpkin is as delicious as homemade puree and saves you some labor, leaving you time to pursue other fall pursuits, like raking leaves and cheering at homecoming games (by which we mean watching The Mindy Project). ––Sarah McColl, Shine staff