Buttercup squash have a lovely orange flesh and sweet flavour. Some have a softer skin which is a bonus when cutting. Serve this with any roast to brighten up the plate. Heat the oven to 200C.

This baked acorn squash recipe is simple, wholesome, and delicious. If you’ve never tried squash before, this is a great recipe to start with. It also makes an easy Thanksgiving side dish.

The sweetness of the squash, the texture of the cherries, the tartness and texture of the radicchio . . . awesome. Recipe courtesy of American Flavor by Andrew Carmellini/Ecco, 2011.

Store whole buttercup squash for up to 3 months ... cooking methods for winter squash (here are some of our best baked squash recipes). You can also put winter squash in a slow cooker and roast ...