Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

This thick, rich, colourful chili is full of flavour. Butternut squash and corn add a touch of sweetness that offsets the mild heat from the chili powder. Serve with crumbled queso fresco (a Mexican cheese), sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Fire-and-Smoke Roast Beef

Chipotle-flavoured hot pepper sauces (such as Tabasco and Buffalo) are now available in many grocery stores. Or use some of the adobo sauce from canned smoked chipotle peppers and freeze the peppers for later use. Serve with Butternut Squash Cubes.

Potato Latke Batter

While potatoes are the traditional ingredient in latkes, you can add variety and other flavours. For instance, replace two of the potatoes with 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded butternut squash, carrots and/or zucchini. Another version includes herbs: add 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh rosemary, thyme or chives.

Sweet Squash Halwa

Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet often made with carrots, but this butternut squash version is equally sweet and delicious. Serve the halwa in golden candy cups and top with bits of gold leaf, if desired, for an elegant look. To save time, shred the squash in your food processor.

Pumpkin, Shallot & Brie Pizza

Mashed Squash

Squash is plentiful now, so you'll want to include this vegetable in many meals. For four servings, cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

Ricotta, Pumpkin & Arugula Canapés

Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake