Squash · common
Butternut
The one everyone knows and the one that reliably ripens in UK summers. Tan skin, orange flesh, and a sweetness that deepens in storage. Harvest in September, eat through Christmas. The kitchen workhorse of the squash world.
in the kitchen
Roasted butternut squash soup
Halve, roast until deeply caramelised, scoop out the flesh, and blitz with stock, a touch of cream, and a grating of nutmeg. The roasting is what makes this better than every other squash soup.
Squash risotto
Roast cubed squash until golden, stir into a classic risotto with sage, butter, and parmesan. The cubes break down slightly, turning the rice a sunset orange.
where to find the seeds
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