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.
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.
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.
Make your very own gnocchi using roasted butternut squash, then shape them into cute mini pumpkins! Kids will love this as a 'spooky' Halloween dinnertime twist. We've served ours in rosemary butter, but you could use whatever sauce you fancy.
Hearty, rich and creamy, macaroni cheese is a comfort food classic, and this clever vegan mac and cheese recipe ensures it can still be enjoyed on a dairy- and egg-free vegan diet
In the mood for a curry but short on time? This butternut squash and spinach curry uses a Balti curry paste as a shortcut for adding flavour.
With a medley of beautiful winter vegetables and a chilli and paprika kick this warming soup is packed with flavour for a hearty but easy midweek meal that can be ready in just 35 minutes
Toad-in-the-hole is a British family favourite, this version makes the most of seasonal root veg like red onion and carrots plus autumnal squash and Tenderstem broccoli
Garlic and chilli roasted squash creates a velvety pasta sauce that's perfect served with Finest gigli pasta – gigli being sweet little cones of pasta with ruffled edges. A simple, yet special meal that gives real restaurant vibes!
Roasted butternut squash makes a perfect, creamy sauce for gnocchi, with sage adding earthy, flavours to the dish too
Roasted pumpkin is blended with toasted cashews and cheese to make a creamy pesto. Perfect for those cold weeknights when you need a cosy bowl of pasta.
If you’re looking for a fuss-free, easy vegetarian recipe, then this slow-cooker chickpea and butternut squash stew is ideal
The last decade has been about less waste and more taste. This ramen recipe – where the whole butternut squash is used (skin and seeds included) – is a clever way to be more sustainable and add a little extra goodness.
Health by stealth? We are all over it, recreating family favourites with a little extra goodness. The sauce for this chicken katsu curry is packed full of veg!
With slices of griddled butternut squash and lentils, this lightened-up lasagne recipe is perfect for when you’re craving Italian, but want something a little less indulgent. With a creamy bechamel sauce and fresh basil, this butternut squash lasagne will hit the spot.
Use your air-fryer to make this vibrant veggie toad-in-the-hole. We love this served with mash and onion gravy, then use any leftover roasted veg to make some super-tasty nachos for tomorrow's dinner.
Butch Salads' gratin recipe uses seasonal British veg, which is really important to them. They call this dish pure comfort food, yet it's super simple to make.
A limp assembly of lettuce and tomatoes simply won't cut it after you've tried this warm bulgar wheat, roast squash and ricotta salad. There's a fair amount of effort involved in de-seeding, peeling and cubing the butternut squash but those caramelised chunks are more than worth it.
This cheap and cheerful recipe for butternut squash and lentil soup will warm your cockles on cold winter days. It couldn't be easier too. Simply soften the onions then simmer all the ingredients together until soft. Finally, just blitz, add creme fraiche and season to taste.
The combination of squash and goat's cheese in this fusilli pasta recipe is a stroke of genius. The soft, creaminess of the goat's cheese coats each sweet and tender morsel of sautéed squash; a splash lemon juice arrives on the finish to tie it all together.
This lovely North African/Middle-Eastern inspired chicken, butternut squash and spinach stew makes the best of all three ingredients. Making the couscous with the apricots and raisins really elevates it up a notch.
Looking for a new take on tradition? This contemporary pumpkin and sage bake packs plenty of festive wow!
Made with a spicy red Thai curry paste, this tasty Thai red curry features sweet butternut squash, cherry tomatoes and earthy mushrooms.
Salads aren't just for summer. This dish is bursting with flavour and is a lovely option for an autumnal lunch. Roasted butternut squash's sweet, nutty taste is great when matched with lightly spicy chorizo. The mustardy, vinegary dressing is a treat, too.
A wonderful way to spice up your roast chicken. Use a little bit of garam masala to marinate the chicken and move away from roast potatoes with squash roasted with zingy ginger and rich cumin. Homemade mint and lime raita makes a lovely side.
Nothing says autumn like this warming soup, where butternut squash is roasted with rosemary and garlic until soft and sweet, then blended and simmered with chestnuts. Serve with a sprinkling of ground dried wild mushrooms for extra depth of flavour.