Dark green like acorn squash, buttercup is rounder than that variety ... these pumpkins are prized for their sweetness. Cook it any way you like and use the flesh the same way you would butternut ...

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.

As well as having an adorable name, buttercup pumpkins (also known as buttercup squash) have the kind of vegetable good looks that you’d expect to find in a classic fairy tale. While their ...