Add chopped vegetables, hot peppers and chunks of chicken and call it curry. Sweeten it and freeze in an ice-cream maker to create coconut gelato. Serve it warmed over brie baked en croute. Spread it thinly on poundcake slices and layer with whipped cream as a base for strawberry shortcake. Thin it with hot sauce and brush on all kinds of grilled meats.
Whole pumpkin is actually butternut squash.
Thin it with chicken broth and season to make squash bisque. Add to quick breads to provide moistness and flavor. Saute chopped chiles with your favorite steak. Stuff with cheese to make quick chile rellenos. Cut them over cheesy nachos.