Butternut Squash

  • How to sow

    How to sow

    Some vegetables are sown direct and then thinned out as they grow and are harvested where they were originally sown.

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  • Video: Daucus’ Halloween Hijinks

    Video: Daucus’ Halloween Hijinks

    This Halloween, Daucus is back making trouble in the Kitchen Garden plot!  Daucus plays a game of ten pin bowling with the pumpkin and butternut squashes. If you like the video, why not try this game for yourself? Grow a…

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  • Pink Lady’s Favourite Chicken Salad with Butternut Bites

    Pink Lady’s Favourite Chicken Salad with Butternut Bites

    This main-course salad ticks all the boxes for a healthy meal – and it tastes SO good! Preparation:10 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes Serves:2 300g prepared butternut squash, cut into chunks 1tbsp olive oil Pinch of cumin seeds or chilli…

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  • Spiced squash and potato wedges

    Spiced squash and potato wedges

    Winter squash and potatoes make a very happy marriage. Serve this up with a tray of sausages for an easy midweek supper – or an outdoor feast around a Guy Fawkes’ bonfire. Ingredients (serves 2) 350g (12oz) floury potatoes, peeled…

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  • Butternut Squash Lasange

    Butternut Squash Lasange

    Creamy, sweet and savoury, this is a comfort food that will warm you up on a cold winter night. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large butternut squash •…

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  • Roasted butternut squash soup with chilli

    Roasted butternut squash soup with chilli

    It’s November, and that calls for heartwarming soups to come home to after tidying up the allotment. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 1 butternut squash • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter…

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