How do you like your pumpkin? The orange gourds are turning up in all sorts of places, including pies, frozen yogurt, and even ravioli.
Pumpkin macarons
Pitchoun Bakery, Los Angeles
323-381-5328; pitchounbakery.com
This French favorite, with a pumpkin buttercream filling, is made from a family recipe.
Pumpkin spice beignet
Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar, Anaheim
714-781-4636; disneyland.disney.go.com
After a tour of the Haunted Mansion, walk to the Mint Julep Bar for pumpkin spice Mickey-shaped beignets.
Pumpkin ravioli
Olio e Limone Ristorante, Santa Barbara
(805) 899-2699; olioelimone.com
Called Ravioli di Zucca, this pumpkin-ricotta pasta is served with cream sauce, sage butter, and crushed biscotti.
Pumpkin pie frozen yogurt
Golden Spoon, Anaheim
(714) 777-1946
Enjoy this cool twist on the classic holiday flavor with frozen yogurt.
Classic pumpkin pie
Winston Pies, Los Angeles
(310) 207-5743; winstonpies.com
This classic holiday dessert is made with organic and locally sourced ingredients.