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.

In comparison, buttercup squash has firmer flesh that can dry out further under most cooking methods like sauteing. It comes out best when the cooking method infuses it with moisture, such as when ...

Hubbard squash is perfect for roasting and soups. The list continues with varieties like buttercup squash, which adds a rich, slightly sweet flavor, and dumpling squash, also perfect for roasting ...

If you must peel, do it after roasting when the task will be so much easier. As an alternative, The New Zealand Buttercup Council advises covering halved squash with aluminium foil (shiny side in) ...

Buttercup, Hubbard, Kabocha ... Wash winter squash under cool running water to clean just before use. Roast: Slice squash in half, remove seeds, and poke a few holes in the skin. Sprinkle the squash ...