It's easy to make homemade pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkin - no need to be spooked! Choose small, sweet pumpkins rather than using a large watery jack-o'lantern. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Or roast thick slices and serve with a chunky tomato sauce. Sweet dishes need not be limited to pumpkin pie. Stir puréed pumpkin into a cheesecake filling for a less sickly take on this decadent ...

Fill the tart shell with the pumpkin mixture. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until the filling is just firm to the touch.