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.

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 ...

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.