Summer squash recipes

Sneak more veg into kids' diets with this easy, tasty rice dish - mash the sweet butternut squash if your little one doesn't like bits

Roast squash with garlic until caramelised, then toss with pasta, sage and crumbled goat's cheese for an easy weeknight dinner

Coat chunky wedges of squash in a crispy, spicy coating of hazelnuts, coriander seeds, sesame seeds and cumin and oven bake until tender

Inject a bit of Mexican spice into your weekday menu with this vegetarian enchilada filling

Roast sweet butternut squash then stir through this rustic vegetarian dish with Greek cheese, spinach and coriander

Have a go at making your own Indian starter - these vegetarian flatbreads come with a fruity yogurt sauce

Labneh is a mascarpone-like strained yogurt - serve with sweet roasted pumpkin, pomegranate and leaf salad

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it's really hard to overcook

Oven bake butternut squash, peppers and onions in North African spice then serve with superhealthy greens and basmati rice

Ditch your boring sandwich and make an exciting lunch from your leftover roasted vegetables - squash, peppers and aubergine work well

Get a whopping 4 of your 5-a-day with this superhealthy salad, why not make extra for your lunchbox too

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home - much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free - top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint

Contrast breaded chicken with squash, tomatoes and aubergine flavoured with spicy Thai red curry paste

Bake squash with peppers and onions then serve in a salad with basil sauce and creamy cheese - full of goodness and low calorie too

A filling vegetarian supper of roasted squash with a healthy pepper, pine nut and olive-flecked quinoa stuffing

James Martin's savoury fritters make a great brunch item and have the fluffiness of American pancakes

This fresh and vibrant salad makes use of tinned lentils, a storecupboard staple. The result is filling, low-fat and contains all of your five-a-day

A substantial and colourful side dish that goes well with roast meats or white fish

Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes

Turn a pack of ravioli into a stunning meal with a little help from BBC Good Food

Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes

The combination of sweet squash, creamy ricotta and a zingy salsa creates a flavour-packed supper

This easy cheesy mince and squash recipe makes a fab family meal