A mildly sweet dessert made from everyone's favorite fall squash, the pumpkin pie dates back to colonial times and holds major historical significance for the United States. This warmly-spiced ...

Pumpkin pie did not become a frequent Thanksgiving ... as well as their non-stringy creamy consistency more akin to a squash than the pumpkins used on Halloween for Jack-o’-lanterns.

If you're feeling particularly seasonal, this 'pumpkin pie' recipe from children's dietitian ... which substitutes pumpkin for butternut squash (which is easier to come by pre-Halloween), below ...