Pumpkins and squash are some of the most versatile, delicious ingredients you can cook with. Traditionally used for soups and flavored breads, they are also perfect for cakes, breads and pies, salads, fabulous side dishes and as an invaluable ingredient in curries and soufflés as well as rice, pasta and couscous dishes. Seasonal pumpkins or squash can be enjoyed almost year-round. Summer squash and zucchini start in mid-summer followed by autumn squash. Pumpkins are at their best throughout October and November, then the winter squash come into their own. In this tempting little book, best-selling author Elsa Petersen-Schepelern has created 30 delicious recipes for cooking with pumpkins, zucchini and butternut squash.