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Incredible Pumpkin Creations For 'Falloween'

From Mousse To Martinis, Pumpkins Are Ever Popular
by Vince Gerasole

CHICAGO (CBS) ― It's hard to find anyone who doesn't think pumpkins are just great, but you may be surprised by all the different ways to enjoy them.

In this edition of Table for 2, CBS 2's Vince Gerasole found a tantalizing array of perfect pumpkin treats.

They call this time of year "Falloween," and pumpkins are everywhere. But you can do a lot more than just carve one into a jack-o-lantern and put it on your porch, or make one into a pie. There are myriad recipes in which you can cook up a pumpkin.

Pumpkin also works in beautiful harmony at Sola (3868 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-327-3868).

At the Asian-influenced restaurant, you'll find a pumpkinseed-crusted mahi-mahi, which shares the plate with Japanese heirloom squash, red chili miso syrup and cilantro oil.

And make a toast with the Great Pumpkin Martini.

"What I love about this drink is that it's like having a pumpkin pie with a vodka chaser," said Carol Wallack of Sola. "(It's) pretty delicious."

But if you're a little less adventurous, try Sola's pumpkin waffle. It is served with caramelized apples and vanilla ice cream, and Wallack says the kids go crazy for it."

"Including you," Wallack says, "your inner kid."