Let's start with the outside of the pumpkin. This is one of the most versatile parts of the plant. There are many different ingredient swaps and ways to use the tough outer peel, from dog treats ...

The combination of the pumpkin and rosemary make a truly scrumptious pasta. Preheat the oven 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Peel and de-seed the pumpkin. Dice into 2.5cm/1in and place onto an ovenproof sheet.

Cut the pumpkin in half, then into wedges. Peel and deseed each wedge and cut the pumpkin flesh into 2.5cm/1in cubes. Put the pumpkin in a large pan with the onion, ginger, garlic and chilli.

A truly simple and very tasty vegetable curry recipe from Shailesh Naidu, Executive Chef at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort. Peel the pumpkin and cut into 2cm slices then into about 1cm dice.