Ahhh, fall. The pumpkin patches have popped up, PSL is back in our lives, and in comes all things pumpkin flavored. If you can’t get enough of the October special, we’ve rounded up some of the best pumpkin dishes the Valley has to offer:
Grilled Fairytale Pumpkin with Soil & Seed Garden Rosemary Essence at Quiessence at the Farm
The fairest pumpkin of them all! The French delicacy, the fairytale pumpkin, is the star of the dish and is complemented by maple pumpkin mascarpone, golden raisin vinaigrette, tessa, pepita crumble, caramelized apples, and baby radish tops. Top it off with the mystic setting at Quiessence, and you’ll be feeling the fall spirit in no time. $22
6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-276-0601, qatthefarm.com
Brown Sugar Glazed Pumpkin Cookies at Gadzooks
Top off your delicious enchilada with a Brown Sugar Glazed Pumpkin Cookie. These cookies are baked fresh each day in house and are owners Aaron and Jared Pool mom’s recipe – need we say more? Move over pumpkin pie, these are the perfect sweet treat for fall. $1.95
Three Valley locations, gadzooksaz.com
Pumpkin Spice Cannoli at The Sicilian Baker
Skip the pies and lattes; it’s time to have an Italian twist on your pumpkin dessert! Head to Sicilian Baker for a crisp cannoli shell filled with pumpkin pie-infused sweet ricotta cream. Pick up one, or a dozen, for your next get-together. Regular $4, Large $6, The Sicilian $12
15530 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 140, Phoenix, 602-612-5591, thesicilianbaker.com
Butternut Squash Tart at Palo Verde at Boulders Resort
Three cheers for the tarts! Head to the Boulders Resort for the Butternut Squash Tart, featuring dulce de leche, Pecans, Carmel Sauce, and a Pumpkin Seed Brittle to top it all off. End your meal with this or make this the meal, either way, it’s the right way. $9
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, 480-488-9009, theboulders.com
