Layered squash, barley & spinach pie

A spectacular veggie Christmas centrepiece – when sliced, it looks stunning, and the flavours go brilliantly with all your favourite trimmings

Veal chops with sage & creamy squash polenta

Enjoy time together at the weekend preparing this special dish for two

Pan-fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home – much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Chilli potato stack with squash & garlic butter sauce

Whether you make a cosy bake for a crowd or impressive individual portions, this smart veggie main is a tasty winter main

Squash with rice, sage & goat’s cheese

Slow-roasted for maximum flavour this vegetarian main will thrill family and friends

Salmon, squash & prawn laksa

This quick Malaysian noodle soup is just the thing to warm up colder evenings

Squash & sage pithivier

This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day – make as many as you need and freeze ahead

Ravioli with squash & crunchy crumbs

Turn a pack of ravioli into a stunning meal with a little help from BBC Good Food

Butternut squash with spicy chilli

A substantial supper that makes the most of seasonal squash

Spiced bulgur, chickpea & squash salad

If 'satisfying' and 'salad' aren't two words you'd put together, this warmly-spiced dish might change your mind

Festive squash jalousie

Perfect for a veggie Christmas Day centrepiece, this easy pie tastes great with all the traditional trimmings

Warm roasted squash and Puy lentil salad

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a store cupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day