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From brownies and traybakes to curries and roasts, these butternut squash recipes will definitely impress.
If you're looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, this festive spiced duck makes a wonderful alternative
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.
Whether you're a long term vegan, hosting vegan friends or just looking for some meat- and dairy-free dinner ideas, this tasty stuffed butternut squash recipe is the ideal simple midweek meal.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
A hearty veggie stew where the sweetness of carrots and nutty chickpeas take centre stage.
Leftover roast butternut squash makes a surprising toast topper in this savoury vegetarian breakfast idea
Looking for a fresh way to cook butternut squash? Try this twist on the rogan josh for a tasty chicken curry that cooks in no time. The hearty squash bulks up the dish so freeze any leftover portions for up to three months.
A vegetarian twist on the classic Spanish dish, this autumnal butternut squash paella is an easy shortcut to a hearty midweek meal. Bring the flavours of Spain to your table with plenty of healthy
This hearty pie has 2 of your 5-a-day in it with mushrooms, squash and cabbage bulking it out along with nutty pearl barley
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
The whole family will love this smoky veggie burrito recipe. Load lightly spiced butternut squash and black beans into tortillas with rice, then top with crumbled Greek-style salad cheese for extra tang. Wrap it all up and enjoy the flavour fiesta.
You can't go wrong with a chicken traybake and this fruity number featuring budget-friendly chicken drumsticks is sure to be a new favourite family meal.
Take ready-made turkey meatballs and create two delicious dinners. This simple, healthy traybake is packed with veg and super-tasty, then use the remaining meatballs for a tagine later in the week.
All the delicious flavours of a Moroccan-style tagine but ready in 20 minutes! This cheat's version, using turkey meatballs, is so simple yet so tasty, with a subtle touch of sweet and spice from the hot honey. Serve with couscous, yogurt and fresh herbs for authentic finishing touches.
You'd never know this mac 'n' cheese includes hidden veggies to make a creamy cheesy sauce. It's definitely one to make when you need a comforting yet healthy bowl of pasta.
These lighter veggie rolls have a spiced butternut squash and cheese filling encased in super-easy ready rolled puff pastry. Perfect for a picnic or as a tasty lunchbox addition.
Making homemade chutney is a brilliant Christmas present idea and so much easier than you might think. This butternut squash chutney is enhanced by strong flavours such as raisins, ras el hanout, chilli flakes and orange.
This nutritious, plant-based stew uses pre-chopped veg for speed, protein-rich tinned kidney beans and creamy peanut butter. And better yet, we reckon you’ve already got some of the ingredients in your cupboards!
Sweet, spicy and aromatic, this baked squash one-pot is too good to save for hosting! The perfect healthy winter warmer, everyone will be intrigued by the flavours, not just those on plant-based diets. Simple, tasty and budget-friendly – what's not to like!
xxxSweet roasted butternut pieces, coupled with protein-rich chickpeas make for a tasty weekday salad. This packs up perfectly for lunch, with a pea and goat’s cheese dip and crunchy breadsticks or it can be double or tripled to make an easy weeknight supp
Packed with tender squash, salty capers and fragrant thyme, this easy one-pot chicken and couscous recipe makes a simple and delicious midweek meal for the family
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavours of Morocco with this tasty chickpea and apricot tagine, great for a weeknight dinner.
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
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.
Transform a fridge full of veg into this pesto vegetable traybake recipe for a colourful, vegetarian dinner. Toss potatoes, courgettes, tomatoes and red onions in pesto for a herby boost of flavour, then bake with crispy croutons.
This hearty one-pot meal is ideal for cold winter nights. Light feta dumplings cook on top of the vegetable-packed stew for a new favourite comfort food.
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.