From brownies and traybakes to curries and roasts, these butternut squash recipes will definitely impress.
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
Carl's daughter has an announcement – she doesn't want to eat animals anymore. But with a little help from Tesco's plant-based ranges, they can still enjoy his famous sausage casserole with a simple swap - perfect for Veganuary too.
Deliciously hearty and vegan, this parsnip and squash strudel with pine nuts and porcini makes an impressive Christmas main dish or side.
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
This simple gnocchi traybake heroes seasonal root veg. Stir the gnocchi through a silky ricotta and roasted garlic sauce, then top with toasted hazelnuts and crispy sage for some crunch.
This delicious frittata is packed with frozen veg to save you time chopping! Blitz up the eggs with basil and lemon for fresh and zesty flavours that pair beautifully with the butternut squash.
Pumpkin is a great ingredient for autumn cooking. Once roasted, it has a lovely sweet and earthy flavour that pairs beautifully with this tangy gochujang marinade. If you don't have any culinary pumpkins to hand, butternut squash is a delicious substitute.
With a spiced pumpkin cheesecake base and a melting s'mores topping, these tasty little bites are perfect for your Halloween party spreads. Or simply bake a batch for a cute teatime treat – you can use butternut squash if pumpkin isn't available.
These flaky filo pastry pies pack a festive flavour punch! Filled with a scrumptious mix of roasted butternut squash, miso and caramelised onion, with toasted pecans and zesty orange, they make the perfect veggie and vegan Christmas dinner main.
Traybakes are an easy way to make a tasty dinner with less stress. These veggie sausages are coated in a sticky honey-mustard glaze and baked with sweet apples and frozen butternut squash for a speedy shortcut.
We've given shakshuka a festive glow-up by using seasonal veg. Butternut squash and kale are cooked in a harissa-spiced tomato sauce and topped with an egg - perfect for a Boxing Day brunch.
A warming winter dish that all the family will love. These enchiladas can use up any leftover veg, so have fun and experiment.
Prepare this stunning centrepiece to impress your vegan guests on Christmas day. Roasting a whole butternut squash, scooping out the sweet flesh and then filling with layers of chargrilled peppers, mushroom, chestnuts and spinach is really easy to do
Make this veggie wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
Spook up your family dinner with this fun Halloween pumpkin pie! Filled with creamy caramelised onion and butternut squash and topped with a spooky pumpkin carved pastry, this hearty dinner makes a great Halloween surprise.
Brighten up your plate with this colourful and delicious veggie toad-in-the-hole recipe, a delicious twist on the classic British dish.
Serve this dairy and gluten-free recipe with a simple green salad for a winning weekend dish
The buttery filo pastry of this vegetarian main crisps up beautifully, encasing sweetly-nutty and earthy vegetables, fragrant spices and the luxuriously creamy tang of Stilton cheese.
This wreath-shaped vegan nut roast is as attractive as it is delicious, packed with squash, lentils, cashews and creamy tahini and flavoured with fresh herbs and smoky spices. The scattering of pomegranate seeds and herb sprigs provides a pretty finishing touch – everyone will want to try a slice.
Make pigs in blankets the star of the show with this easy traybake. Cumberland sausages are wrapped in smoked streaky bacon and roasted alongside root veg. Coat in a sticky maple and mustard glaze and serve as a gluten-free main for your Christmas dinner.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
This roast beef with chorizo makes an impressive centrepiece to the Christmas table if you fancy a change from the usual turkey
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Try this delicious meaty starter for your next dinner party or festive feast. Quick-cooked minute steaks are wrapped around a roasted vegetable filling to create gorgeous little parcels your guests will love. Serve with a simple salad garnish for an easy,
If you're looking for a simple Christmas starter to serve this year, try this colourful roasted squash salad. With roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach and a festive pomegranate dressing, this vegan and gluten-free starter can kick off your Christmas dinner for everyone.
This recipe uses pork but it would work just as well with lamb chops
Try something different for Sunday lunch this week – this dish pairs herby pork fillet with seasonal apples, sage and butternut squash
A simple, slow-cooked stew that's healthy and hearty is a real one-pot winner! Tender beef, hearty pumpkin and a rich red wine sauce makes this perfect for winter weekends. Serve with crusty bread for dipping or freeze once cooled for warming meals when you're in a hurry.
For successful results, pastry ingredient quantities need to be exact, so measure carefully
If you're looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, this festive spiced duck makes a wonderful alternative
This slow-cooked korma recipe is packed with chicken, chickpeas, butternut squash and warming flavours
This 5-ingredient seasonal risotto is warming and comforting. Made using frozen butternut squash and carrots, this dish is the perfect vegan autumn bowlful.
Spicy and nutty, this vegetable satay is packed full of flavour. Simply bung all the ingredients in and let the slow-cooker do all the work.