Very happy to see this stand-by recipe as the FFwD dish of the week – it makes a perfect holiday party dish, cozy and impressive enough to share with a group of old friends or new acquaintances. (My friend Valerie made a beautiful one for her party.)
The pumpkin is like a basketful of presents – wild rice, swiss chard, nutmeg, gruyere and cheddar, scallions – and the possibilities are endless.
Save those pumpkin seeds and roast them for something delicious too, like topping a creamy soup, making your own granola, or baking a savory bread.
Recipe here.
I agree totally with you that this makes a perfect holiday party dish …love the richness and the beautiful flavor …this is really good ! and yours looks GOOD 🙂
It’s a fantastic dish for the holidays, and it’s so different everytime you make it!
I love your variation. The rice must have picked up a wonderful taste from the squash. 🙂
Yes, the rice became almost a risotto!
And everyone has a favourite stuffing.. I had forgotten about this though, I must do one before the pumpkins are finished! c
I love seeing all the different variations, very inspiring!
I did save the pumpkin seeds! Can’t wait to toast them.
A little pumpkin goes a long way 🙂
This is without a doubt my favorite Dorie recipe. Which reminds me … must buy more pumpkins this weekend for the winter!
It’s a great dish – everything that makes it successful (relative ease, seasonality, flexibility, beautiful colors and textures) is what I love about food.
I love this idea!
Me too! The possibilities are endless!
Ha I waited till lunch time to read this! My mother used to make something like this. It was always a big hit!!!
Smart that! 🙂 It’s a great treat and how lovely that it takes you back to something you mom used to make.
We loved this dish at our house. It was perfect for entertaining! I love the present analogy!
Thank you! Everyone here loved it too.
looks like you put olives in yours?? Great ideas!
yes, for some salt and texture. thank you!
Love that you did the rice – I was very curious to see how it would work out and it looks amazing. Nana and I will definitely have to try that route. We are looking forward to trying many wonderful combinations of this fun recipe.
Thanks, Tricia & Nana! It is definitely a great holiday staple with so many reiterations!
Lovely photo and delicious looking pumpkin. I can’t wait to serve this for Thanksgiving…I know it will get plenty of great reviews.
Thank you, Kathy! I am sure you will – it is such an impressive treat.
Love the photos! And your blog is terrific! Happy French Friday!
Thanks so much! TGIFF to you too 🙂
Great filling choice! I love seeing what everyone comes up with on this one..
same here!
Love the the rice filling – looks delicious! I roasted the pumpkin seeds in a little oil, honey, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Roasting the seeds can be almost as creative as the stuffed pumpkin!
Those pumpkin seeds sound delicious, Teresa!
It is a perfect comfort food dish. Wild rice would be great in this. I love the vibrant green of your swiss chard in that second photo!
Thank you, Elaine! It’s such a perfect, everyone-gather-around dish.
Your filling looks like a fantastic salad. I’ll bet it was even better melted in that pumpkin. Nice interpretation!
Thanks, Betsy!