Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

Make the most of leftover roast lamb with this flavour-packed leftover lamb curry. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice for an Indian feast

Make this moist, cake-like pumpkin bread for a seasonal treat. Best served thickly sliced with butter or a drizzle of maple syrup, and a cup of tea.

Crave spice after the traditional Christmas lunch? Want to turn your leftover turkey into a whole new dish? This tasty turkey tikka masala is for you

Try these easy-to-bake cinnamon spiced pumpkin muffins as a mid-morning snack. They're ideal for Halloween and Bonfire Night, too

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

Make this ghoulishly good Halloween pumpkin cake for a sweet party showstopper. It's great for using up leftover pumpkin and tastes similar to carrot cake.

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Try an alternative to root veg in stews, with pumpkin. Our beef and pumpkin stew is a great way to use up the flesh of leftover pumpkins

Make the most of pumpkins this autumn. When puréed and combined with mascarpone and parmesan, their flesh transforms into a silky, delicious pasta sauce

Make the most of autumn's harvest with this warming, seasonal soup

Enjoy this nutritious veggie chilli. It has layers of rich flavour from the pumpkin absorbing the sweetness of garlic, warming spices and dark chocolate

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

Cook an exotic, Asian-style stew of prawn and pumpkin for an easy-to-make yet impressive dinner. Serve with rice if you like

Rustle up a batch of these moreish pumpkin spice cupcakes as a treat in the autumn. Top with cream cheese icing and dust with extra pumpkin spice

A veggie dinner party dish which stands alone as a vegan main course or as a complex side dish perfect served with spiced roast meat or fish.

Make the most of leftover roast turkey with this creamy fricassee. It's delicious served with potatoes or pasta, and ideal for using up turkey from Christmas dinner

Use grated pumpkin or butternut squash for these gorgeous, spiced cupcakes

Whether you're carving a Halloween pumpkin or have picked up a squash from the supermarket, use the plentiful flesh and seeds in this soup

Warm up on chilly evenings with this hearty, healthy bean & pumpkin soup. Serve this low-calorie meal with a chunk of fresh bread for dunking

Throwing a vegan dinner party in the autumn or winter months? Bake a pumpkin with a gorgeous stuffing of rice, fennel, apple, pomegranate seeds and pecans

Cook the sauce for this pasta in a roasting tin to add a charred, caramelised edge to the pumpkin and sausages - it delivers so much extra flavour

Make your own Christmas hamper and be sure to add this seasonal pumpkin pickle. It can be served with cold meats, cheese or a slice of pork pie

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort

Celebrate pumpkins in autumn with this easy pasta dish that makes the most of this gourd. Vodka and chilli provide a lovely deep flavour