Not just good for lanterns: 7 tips for using pumpkin from pie to pizza

Pumpkin has a rich history, originating from its ancestor, the gourd, used in various cultures long before Columbus. The modern pumpkin developed in America and reached Europe in the late Middle Ages. It has been cultivated for thousands of years, with its seeds used for oil extraction and as food. In Hungary, pumpkins were historically grown alongside corn and were primarily consumed by the poor. The 19th century saw increased cultivation, and by the 1970s, industrial farming of oil pumpkins began. Today, pumpkins are widely appreciated in cuisine, with various types available in markets.