Squashes are delicious baked whole. Just scoop out the seedy centre and fill with favourite flavourings and then bake until tender

Ingredients

• 4 gem squashes
• 4 tblsp butter
• 4 thin slices fresh ginger
• pinch ground allspice or 4 whole allspice berries
• dash dark rum (optional)

Method

1. Using a sharp knife cut around the core of the squashes and remove. Use a spoon to scoop out the seed from the centre.
2. Fill the centre with the butter, ginger and spice. Add a drizzle of rum to each squash if using Place the core back into the centre and stand in an ovenproof dish or on a foil lined tray.
3. Bake at 180ºC for 35-40 minutes until the flesh is soft when pierced with a skewer.