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A Gourd Night In
Written on October 15th, 2025
From pumpkins to squash and tasty courgettes, October is certainly a gourd month for making lots of delicious autumnal dishes. Scroll to discover some exciting recipes and our top 5 ways to use the inners of your pumpkins!
Recipes
For a warming soup, perfect for cosy season, there’s our spiced red lentil and butternut squash soup recipe. Ideal for taking to work for lunch with a slice of fresh, crusty bread to dip in.
Gourds aren’t just tasty in soups and stews, why not try our pheasant tikka kebabs with curried pumpkin mash recipe?
Want to be the host with the most?
Our pumpkin pie martini recipe is the perfect showstopper for a Gourd night In.
Pumpkin 5 Ways
Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin to paint or carve as a fun activity or looking to try some fun new recipes, there’s so many ways to make use of the inners of a pumpkin, so it doesn’t go to waste! Here’s our top 5 ways with pumpkin:
Pumpkin porridge with blackberry compote
Make a delicious seasonal breakfast
Pumpkin seed brittle
Turn them into a sweet treat
Pumpkin seed pesto
Get creative and make this vibrant pesto recipe
Roasted pumpkin seeds
Discover your new favourite snack
Salted caramel pumpkin fudge
Create a scrumptious treat
Top Picks
No matter what you’re looking for, there’s so many gourd choices in store, here are our colleagues’ top picks.
With a sweeter and more mellow flavour than a regular pumpkin, munchkins can be used as an alternative in lots of your favourite autumnal recipes or turn them into cute seasonal décor!
Known for its hard skin and dense flesh, it’s ideal for chopping into chunks and roasting to make a delicious soup. Add sage or chilli to bring it to life!
A unique variety of pumpkin, easily recognised by their vibrant red/orange skin and flattened shape. Their smooth, creamy texture when cooked makes them perfect for soups and pie fillings.