Happy Halloween – Spooky Squash Recipe Selection

Squashes and pumpkins are part of the same family, along with the lesser known gourds. In general a pumpkin is something you carve, a squash is something you cook and a gourd is a bit of an ornament. But it’s not that simple, there’s also squash-type pumpkins and pumpkin-squashes – so ‘scuse us while we use the names interchangeably in our writing, speech and cooking!!

If your Jack O Lantern looks decent enough – not too stringy and watery inside – then make good use of that veg and cook it up to avoid waste. We love pumpkin in curries and soups but it’s natural sweetness also lends itself nicely to puddings and pies. Don’t have a decent pumpkin to hand? Use our favourite squash, the versatile butternut, instead – easier to get into with a sharp knife and vegetable peeler – steam it, roast, it mash it, or enjoy it au natural, no cooking required…