Pumpkin Perfection

7 Can't-Miss Pumpkin Dishes to Eat this Fall

As sunny days fade into crisp, breezy nights and the leaves are painted vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, our gourmet market is stocked with colorful gourds and fresh, local fall produce. It's official: Fall is in full swing. There are many reasons to relish the change of season, but few are as exciting as the inspiration our culinary dream team, Chef Fedele, Chef Carolina, and Chef Enrico, get from pumpkins.

"They spend their days hand-chopping, oven-roasting, and masterfully combining the freshest fall ingredients, transforming them into sumptuous pumpkin-infused pastries, pastas, and side dishes."

Pumpkin season got you craving cozy fall flavors? Here are seven chef-made treats straight from Citarella’s kitchens to satisfy your autumnal appetite.

Pumpkin Bisque
Rich, fragrant, and subtly sweet: pumpkin bisque is one of our favorite ways to warm up on a cold day. We make ours extra flavorful by using our slow-simmered chicken stock, spices, cream, and plenty of fresh, local pumpkin. Try pouring our pumpkin bisque over our house-made gnocchi.

Pumpkin Muffins
The perfect breakfast-on-the-go or midday pick-me-up, tender pumpkin muffins are one of our favorite seasonal treats. Try them halved, lightly toasted, and spread with salted butter for a warming, sweet-and-savory flavor.

Pumpkin Tea Cake
Whether you top slices of our moist, buttery tea cake with a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon or a scoop of our local, artisanal ice cream, this miniature pumpkin loaf makes the perfect no-fuss fall dessert.

Pumpkin-Filled Pasta
Freshly kneaded pasta dough and handcrafted, rustic pumpkin filling make up the list of simple ingredients in this savory pumpkin dish. The only thing these ravioli and tortellini are missing is a drizzle of brown butter and a shower of Parmigiano.

Pumpkin Risotto
Made with tender rice, our slow-simmered chicken stock, white wine, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, our porcini and pumpkin risotto recipe is luscious and creamy. Made with fresh ingredients and no preservatives, this makes for a delicious casual or formal dinner entrée.

Pumpkin Cupcakes
Light, fluffy, and made from scratch, who can resist a freshly baked cupcake? Ours are decorated by hand, gilded with a swirl of lightly spiced cream cheese frosting, for a miniature cake that is sweet, fragrant, and totally irresistible.

Pumpkin Pie
When making our Pumpkin Pie, we use simple, fresh ingredients like real pumpkin, pure butter, and local, farm-fresh eggs. The result? A classic fall favorite at its best.

There’s a chill in the air, and the spicy-yet-sweet tastes of autumn are available throughout the store. Enjoy our chef-made classics bursting with local fall flavor and treat yourself to rich, creamy pumpkin for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Find the Citarella market nearest you.