Eating and cooking in AUTUMN

Nights start getting longer and temperatures start dropping. Not yet at the freezing cold of Winter, but the exhausting heat of Summer is also gone.

Personally, Autumn is my favourite season of the year, especially the time just following the Autumn Equinox when the sun is still shining but the days become crispy and fresh.

All about cosiness

Autumn is basic girl season, and I’m here for it! Fluffy socks, pumpkin spice everything, baking pies and stripped wooly hats would be an year-round fixture if I had any say in it. And a lot of people agree with me, otherwise they wouldn’t be considered basic.

This period is all about cosiness and making ourselves comfortable with warming food and drinks. Autumn is the time for flavoured coffees (very easy to DIY with a homemade syrup, if you want to save some money), chai, and hot chocolate.

When it comes to baking, those Winter flavours we’re all looking forward to can slowly start to creep into the kitchen with some warming spices, but use them with a light hand, the weather is not that cold yet. Unless we’re talking pumpkin pie spice, you are allowed to go crazy with that one!

Basic ingredients

If you haven’t seen it yet, you should check my list of 10 basic ingredients. They are easy to adapt for different cuisines, budgets, and seasons.

Autumn is a great opportunity to experiment with flavours you may not have tried yet. Instead of regular onions you could use shallots or leeks, instead of butter or margarine you could use ghee, a nice roasted sesame oil is always a good option, as are nuttier alternatives to regular flour (or even wholemeal flour). Almond or cashew milks are also really nice alternatives to dairy milk to use during Autumn, and if you’re trying to make lighter summer soups a bit heavier you could replace chicken or vegetable stock with beef, lamb, or veal stocks.

Autumn herbs and spices

Autumn is, of course, a transitional period, and that means that food tends to be a random mix of things. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be like that! The herbs and spices connected to Autumn may not be unique to the season, but when combined they provide the flavours we all associate with it.

Seeds are a highlight of Autumn. Those flowering plants of Spring turned into fruits during Summer, and left their seeds behind which can be used by the seasonal cook. During Autumn seeds are at their strongest, so this the best time to use them. One of my favourite spices to use during Autumn is fennel seeds that I forage around my area.

allspice: similar appearance to peppercorn, with a very different flavour, which is a combination of other warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Popular in Central and Southern American cuisines.
cardamom: fantastic for baking, and a great way to lighten grains.
cinnamon: a baking classic (especially in apple and pumpkin pies), but it can also be used with poultry and red meats.
coriander seeds: great in curries and stews, can be used whole, cracked or ground (like peppercorns).
cumin: very earthy, a little spicy and used in cuisines around the world, a good way to warm up a lighter dish.
fennel seeds: very strong aniseed flavour but somewhat fruitier, use with a light hand as it can be overpowering. Works in savoury and sweet recipes.
garlic: no explanation needed, use fresh to lighten recipes and roasted to make them more cold-weather friendly.
ginger: much like garlic, it can either lighten or warm a dish depending on whether you’re using it fresh or dried.
mustard seeds: spicy but not tangy like the condiment (vinegar does that). You can roast them for a deeper flavour or use them as they are for a fresher one.
nutmeg: very strong, a little bit goes a very long way. Great for baking, root vegetables, and meat.
saffron: earthy and floral, not a flavour loved by everyone and impossible to replace. Great with grains, white meats, and for sweet baking.
sesame seeds: a weird mix of sweet, nutty, and bitter, not for everyone. The flavour becomes much stronger and nuttier when roasted.

Herbs are usually more easily available during Spring and Summer, however there are some herbs that shine during this time:

lemongrass: very fragrant and somewhat citrusy, great for adding some freshness to heavier dishes, goes particularly well with rice, in dipping sauces and brews a delicious herbal tea.
parsley: can be used as a herb or green vegetable (in salads), great for Italian and Middle Eastern foods, it goes well with all sorts of meats.
rosemary: works with red meats, in soups and stews, with root vegetables, and in sweet baking (if you’ve never tried them, rosemary shortbreads are delicious).
sage: very good with white meats, fish and root vegetables. Better cooked than raw if used fresh, and it can be fried to soften the flavour
thyme: somewhat lemony and earthy, it goes with all sorts of meats and root vegetables.

Autumn fruits

Autumn is harvest time, and that means we have a true cornucopia of flavours to enjoy. This is a great time to get started with making jams and sauces to can or freeze, if you didn’t do it during the Summer.

apples: available September to March.
blackberries: available August to late September or early October (depending on the weather)
bananas: available year round.
citrus (all varieties): available October to March.
cranberries: available October to early January.
dates: available October to January.
figs: available May to November.
grapes: available August to October.
kiwis: available November to January.
nuts: picked in autumn, but available in winter.
pears: available September to January.
persimmons: available October to February.
plums: available May to October.
pomegranates: available October to January.
quince: available September to January.

All of these fruits are fantastic when used in baking and work extremely well with the seasonal herbs and spices. If you’re lucky enough to find quince, make sure you prepare some quince jam or curd, both are absolutely delicious!

Autumn vegetables

If you thought the list of seasonal fruits was long, you should get prepared for all the vegetables that Autumn provides!

artichokes: available June to November.
aubergine/eggplant/garden eggs: available June to November.
beets (including greens): available July to January.
broccoli: available mostly until November.
broccoli rabe/rapini: available August to December.
Brussels sprouts: available October to March.
cabbages: available year round, some varieties only during winter.
cardoon: available September to March.
carrots: available June to January.
celery: available July to February.
celery root/celeriac: available September to April.
chard: available July to November.
chestnuts: available very late September to January.
chicory (all varieties, including radicchio, endive, and escarole): available year round.
chillies: available March to October.
edamame: available August to November
fennel: available June to October.
garlic: available year round, best July to October.
green beans: available June to November.
Jerusalem artichokes/sunchokes: available October to March.
kale: available September to February.
kohlrabi: available August to November.
leeks: available September to March.
lettuce: available May to November.
mushrooms: available October to February.
okra: available July to October.
onions: available year round.
parsnips: available September to March.
peas: available May to November.
peppers: available March to October.
potatoes: available year round.
radish (including horseradish): available April to January.
rocket/arugula: available May to October.
summer squash (including courgette/zucchini): available July to early October.
swedes/rutabagas/yellow turnips: available October to February.
sweet potato: available year round, at their best between October to March.
tomatillo: available July to October.
tomato: available June to October.
turnip (including greens): available October to February.
winter squash: available October to March.

This might seems like an odd mix of ingredients, Summery vegetables like lettuces and fennel mixed up with things we usually relate to Winter, like parsnips. This is just par for the course in a transitional season like Autumn (Spring being the other one).

Having this combination allows for a balanced diet that suits the erratic weather patterns that usually come with the Autumnal season.

Harvest celebrations

It should come as no surprise to anyone, that Autumn is the time of the harvest. And while most of us don’t live in farming areas, we still see the effects of this with the larger number of fruits and vegetables that pop up in our local shops (usually at lower prices than usual), and the plethora of harvest-related celebrations that take place around the world.

One of the most popular one world-round is, of course, Halloween. Nowadays, pumpkin and sweets represent what we think about as Halloween foods, but in it’s origins Jack-o-lanterns were carved out of swedes and turnips, and bonfires were lit to use the fire throughout Winter as a form of protection.

And if we’re talking about bonfires, we have to mention Bonfire Night or the 5th of November, the night when the skies of Great Britain become lit with fireworks. Some common treats during this night are staples of bonfire cooking: marshmallows, sausages, and roast potatoes. If, you’ve never had it, I very much recommend parkin, a spiced cake traditionally prepared for Bonfire Night.

Last, but not least, we have Thanksgiving. Not too many countries celebrate it, but for those that do it is an extremely important day. The best known of these celebrations is without a doubt the one held on the 4th Thursday of November by the US. The star of the day is the Thanksgiving dinner, spearheaded by a large turkey (enough to provide leftovers) with many side dishes and sweets featuring potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin, corn, cranberry, carrots (or parsnips), Brussels sprouts, apples and nuts (particularly walnuts and pecans).

Pick-your-own farms

Autumn is a great time to visit a pick-your-own farm if you have any around. The weather is not too cold and not too hot either, and autumn is when the main harvest of the year takes place.

The two most popular option are without a doubt apples and pumpkin, but there are a lot of fruits and vegetables that can be found in pick-your-own farms. Elderberries, pears, plums and with some luck the last of the strawberries and raspberries can all be found during autumn. As for vegetables, onions, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages and mushrooms are some of the most popular. And if you’re not scared of some dirt and mud, potatoes and sweet potatoes are always options too.

Autumn recipes from around the web

Loads of recipes! Mostly apples, butternut squash, mushrooms, and pumpkin. But plenty other Autumn produce too.

I listed a lot of recipes, because the way I personally use them is as inspiration rather than actual instructions, and all of these I found interesting. Expect this list to grow as I discover new websites and blogs, luckily the internet is full of creative people who come up with amazing ideas and share them.

5-ingredient pumpkin ice cream pie, wby two peas & their pod
A bit of the Irish stew with crusted dumplings, by Delia online
Acorn coffee, by allrecipes
A flapjack recipes with apple, oats & pecans, by house & garden
Agedashi eggplant, by taste.com.au
Anjou pear cake, by BBC goodfood
Anna’s autumn lamb salad, by MiNDFOOD
Apple, almond & thyme tarte tatin, by Riverford
Apple and almond crumble, by Delia online
Apple and beetroot cake, by Riverford
Apple & blackberry jam, by BBC goodfood
Apple and cinnamon crumble cake, by delicious.
Apple and nut baked brie, by allrecipes
Apple and oat muffins, by River Cottage
Apple and pear tart, by The Guardian (Tamal Ray)
Apple and plum cake with rum caramel sauce, by BBC FOOD
Appleberry pie, by Jamie Oliver
Apple charlotte, by BBC FOOD
Apple cheddar biscuits, by two peas & their pod
Apple, cheese & potato pie, by BBC goodfood
Apple chili chutney, by allrecipes
Apple chutney, by Goodto
Apple cider glazed chicken, by delish
Apple cinnamon bread, by two peas & their pod
Apple cinnamon granola, by two peas & their pod
Apple cranberry pie, by two peas & their pod
Apple cupcakes, by Goodto
Apple flapjack bites, by Morrisons
Apple fritters, by allrecipes
Apple, pear and ginger smoothie, by Riverford
Apple, pear and peanut butter crumble, by Riverford
Apple pie, by Sainsbury’s
Apple sandwich cake, by BBC FOOD
Applesauce spice bars, by two peas & their pod
Apple scones with blackberry compote, by BBC goodfood
Apple snow, by River Cottage
Apple sorbet, by allrecipes (with Calvados)
Apple, stout and cheese soda bread, by River Cottage
Apple turnovers, by The Chunky Chef
Appley Chelsea buns, by River Cottage
Apple walnut quinoa salad, by two peas & their pod
Aromatic butternut and mushroom tagine, by Knorr
Aromatic leeks, butterbeans & cime di rapa, by Riverford
Austrian plum dumplings, by allrecipes
Autumnal veggies curry, by Sainsbury’s
Autumn cheesecake, by allrecipes
Autumn coleslaw, by BBC goodfood
Autumn crumble cocktail, by Jamie Oliver
Autumn fruit and nut crumble, by Sainsbury’s
Autumn fruit relish, by Goodto
Autumn vegetable soup with cheese toasts, by BBC goodfood
Bacon & butternut couscous risotto, by MiNDFOOD
Baked apple meringues with orange-soaked raisins, by Delia online
Baked apple sauce, by Goodto
Baked fruity autumn pudding, by BBC goodfood
Baked peanut butter apple oatmeal, by two peas & their pod
Baked stuffed apples, by Morrisons
Barbecue chicken with fennel and celeriac slaw, by Sainsbury’s
Beetroot and goat’s cheese tart, by Goodto
Beetroot and rocket salad with orange and walnuts, by Riverford
Beetroot and walnut hummus, by River Cottage
Beetroot dressing, by Riverford
Beetroot salad with lentils and feta, by Riverford
Beetroot soup with goat’s cheese croutons, by Goodto
Beetroot tarte tatin, by River Cottage
Beet the blues smoothie, by Morrisons
Best-ever cranberry & pistachio nut roast, by Jamie Oliver
Best-ever pumpkin ravioli, by delish
Blackberry and pear cobbler, by Goodto
Black kale caesar salad with anchovy, lemon and croutons, by house & garden
Borsch, by house & garden
Braised red cabbage, by Riverford
Braised red cabbage with apples, by BBC FOOD
Braised stuffed cabbage, by BBC goodfood
Bramley & walnut chutney, by BBC goodfood
Bread and butter pudding with apple, cinnamon and raisin, by house & garden
Brilliant bonfire night recipes (crunchy maple toffee apples, bonfire baguettes, puff pastry Catherine wheels), by Country Living
Blood orange Halloween pumpkin pie, by BBC FOOD
Brined roasted pumpkin seeds, by coley cooks
Broccoli and sweet potato curry with cashews and quinoa, by Riverford
Brown butter colcannon, by BBC FOOD
Brown butter pasta with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts, by two peas & their pods
Brown butter pumpkin waffles, by two peas & their pod
Brussels sprout pomegranate citrus salad, by two peas & their pod
Brussels sprouts gratin, by Ther Chunky Chef
Brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnut butter, by The Chunky Chef
Butternut and sage frittata with a leek, caper and lemon salad, by Riverford
Butternut, chocolate and toasted pecan cake, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut dauphinoise, by BBC goodfood
Butternut, maple & pecan lattice pie, by BBC goodfood
Butternut, sage & hazelnut quiche, by BBC goodfood
Butternut squash and blue cheese tarts, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash and goat’s cheese galette with caramelised onions and pea pesto, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash and red pepper soup, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash & sage risotto, by BBC goodfood
Butternut squash lasagne, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash mac and cheese, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash muffins with a frosty top, by Jamie Oliver
Butternut squash pasta with sage, by Goodto
Butternut squash risotto, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash, sage and Comte risotto, by love FOOD
Butternut squash soup, by Knorr
Butternut squash soup with chilli & creme fraiche, by BBC goodfood
Butternut squash soup with sage sandwiches, by Sainsbury’s
Butternut squash tarte tatin, by BBC goodfood
Butternut squash tikka masala, by Goodto
Cabbage and potato cake, by Riverford (this is a family favourite, incredibly easy, cheap and delicious)
Cabbage, chorizo and potato hash, by Riverford
Cabbage, onion and dolcelatte tian, by Riverford (dolcelatte can be replaced by any blue cheese)
Cabbage with bacon, apples and cider, by Delia online
Cambodian wedding day dip, by River Cottage (mushroom-based)
Candied yams with bourbon, by The Chunky Chef
Caramel apple sangria (apple pie sangria), by THE cookie rookie
Caramelised-onion pizzettes with fig and gorgonzola, by MiNDFOOD
Carrot and apricot breakfast bars, by River Cottage
Carrot and coriander soup, by BBC FOOD
Carrot and sultana cake with creamy orange frosting, by BBC FOOD
Carrot cornbread, by River Cottage
Carrot cupcakes, by Jamie Oliver
Carrot halva, by Riverford
Carrot, walnuts and thyme soda bread, by Riverford
Castagnaccio, by River Cottage
Cavolo nero, leek and potato soup with parmesan croutons, by The Guardian (Thomasina Miers)
Cavolo nero with spelt and walnuts, by The Guardian (Meera Sodha)
Celeriac and bramley apple soup, by Sainsbury’s
Cheat’s cranberry sauce, by Jamie Oliver
Cheddar sage biscuits, by two peas and their pods
Cheesy autumn mushrooms, by BBC goodfood
Cheesy bacon butternut squash, by delish
Cheesy sweet potato nachos, by taste.com.au
Chestnut gravy, by Jamie Oliver
Chestnut macaroons, by River Cottage
Chestnut mushroom and leek pies, by Morrisons
Chestnut, mushrooms and potato soup, by The Guardian (Rachel Roddy)
Chestnut, sweet potato & apple stuffing, by MiNDFOOD
Chicken and mushroom casserole with cider, by River Cottage
Chicken, butternut squash and peanut curry, by Sainsbury’s
Chicken, cider and apple casserole, by BBC FOOD
Chicken, leek and mushroom pie, by Sainsbury’s
Chicken, leek & mushroom pies, by BBC goodfood
Chicken, pumpkin, cheese and spinach calzone, by MiNDFOOD
Chicken, quince and pomegranate tagine with couscous, by Country Life
Chicken thighs with red onion, apple and chestnuts, by love FOOD
Chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, by BBC FOOD
Chinese plum sauce, by Riverford
Chocolate and beetroot brownies, by River Cottage
Chocolate and orange potato cake, by Riverford
Chocolate pumpkin brulee pie, by Jamie Oliver
Chunky apple cake, by Delia online
Chunky mushroom soup, by BBC FOOD
Classic pecan pie, by The Chunky Chef
Classic pumpkin pie with pecan and maple cream, by BBC goodfood
Classic stuffed peppers, by delish
Classic tortilla, by The Guardian (Nieves Barragan Mohacho)
Condensed cream of mushroom soup, by The Chunky Chef
Cranberry pop, by Morrisons
Cream of mushroom soup, by delish
Cream of potato and turnip soup, by Riverford
Creamy broccoli soup, by Morrisons
Creamy coconut beef and pumpkin curry, by taste.com.au
Creamy mushroom and squash pancake rolls, by Sainsbury’s
Creamy mushroom soup, by love FOOD
Creamy mushroom soup, by River Cottage
Creamy mushroom vol-au-vents, by BBC FOOD
Creamy pork & pear cassoulet, by BBC goodfood
Creamy pumpkin pasta, by BBC goodfood
Creamy pumpkin soup with grilled cheese croutons, by delish
Creole potatoes, by Riverford
Crockpot apple cider (caramel apple cider), by THE cookie rookie
Crock-pot chicken noodle, by delish
Crown prince pumpkin & chestnut soup, by house & garden
Crown prince squash steaks with warm hummus, by Riverford
Curried pumpkin soup with chicken, by taste.com.au
Curtis Stone’s cheesy broccoli pasta bake, by taste.com.au
Custard apple crumble pots, by Morrisons
Damson and almond pie, by The Guardian (Ravneet Gill)
Damson and lemon crunch, by Goodto
Damson crumble, by BBC goodfood (do remove the stones, it’s not that hard)
Damson gin, by BBC goodfood
Delicata squash & harissa tarte tatin, by Riverdorf
Diana Henry’s chicken with leeks, apples and cider, by delicious.
Dorset apple cake, by BBC FOOD
Double bubble sweet potato gratin, by Sainsbury’s
Duck breast fillet on poached leeks with currants, by MiNDFOOD
Early autumn minestrone (minestrone d’inizio autunno), by Jamie Oliver
Easy French onion soup, by BBC FOOD
Easy microwave apple crumble, by allrecipes
Easy mini pumpkin cinnamon rolls, by two peas & their pods
Easy pumpkin oatmeal (pumpkin pie microwave oatmeal), by THE cookie rookie
Eggs Florentine with roasted mushrooms, by Riverford
Elderberry cordial with honey, by allrecipes
English apple and almond trifle with Calvados, by delia online
Fennel, leek and squash gratin with tarragon and hazelnuts, by BBC FOOD
Fig preserves, by allrecipes
Fig, walnut and maple-syrup cheesecake, by Country Life
Five-root soup with bacon, by River Cottage
Flammkuchen (Alsatian pizza), by allrecipes
Flapjack apple crumble, by BBC FOOD
Four-grain coconut porridge with autumnal fruit, by Jamie Oliver
French toast with apples, by Riverford
Fried chicken breast with pumpkin pickle, by BBC FOOD
Fried wild mushrooms with creamy semolina & thick-cut bacon, by MiNDFOOD
Gluten-free carrot cake with cinnamon-and-maple mascarpone frosting, by Country Life
Gluten-free crumble, by Riverford
Golden squash curry, by love FOOD
Grandma’s apple pie, by coley cooks
Greek-style beef stew, by Knorr
Griddled cinnamon pears, by Sainsbury’s
Grilled beetroot with labneh and dill, by River Cottage
Grilled leeks in lemony marinade, by Riverford
Grilled mushroom risotto, by Jamie Oliver
Hairy Bikers pickled pears, by Goodto
Hairy Bikers’ pumpkin fritters, by Goodto
Halloween pumpkin cake, by River Cottage
Ham, mushroom and chestnut pie, by Sainsbury’s
Harvest bowls, by delish
Harvest chicken casserole, by delish
Hazelnut and orange biscotti, by BBC FOOD
Herby apple barley, by River Cottage
Harvest sausage stuffing with pecans and cranberries , by The Chunky Chef
Hawthorn ‘ketchup’, by allrecipes
Healthy cabbage rolls, by MiNDFOOD
Hedgerow jelly, by BBC FOOD (I like using less sugar and adding some chia seeds)
Herby stuffed field mushrooms, by Sainsbury’s
Himmel und erde, by Riverford (apple and potato side dish)
Homemade apple pie vodka (plus apple pie spritzer), by THE cookie rookie
Honey glazed pumpkin banana bread, by The Chunky Chef
Hot mulled apple juice, by allrecipes
How to cook acorn squash, by delish
How to cook beetroot, by BBC FOOD
How to cook kale, by BBC FOOD
How to make chestnut hummus, by MiNDFOOD
How to make chestnut liqueur, by The Guardian
How to make Michael Caines’s curried carrot soup, by Country Life
How to make Normandy chicken, by Country Life
How to make perfect sloe gin, by Country Life
How to make quince-and-walnut crumble cake, by Country Life
How to make salted-caramel, apple and roasted-hazelnut galette, by Country Life
How to make sloe gin, by Goodto
How to remove seeds from a pumpkin, by allrecipes
How to roast pumpkin seeds, by Jamie Oliver
Incredible mulled cider, by Jamie Oliver
Indian-spiced sweet potato cakes, by Sainsbury’s
Israeli couscous harvest salad, by The Chunky Chef
Italian sausage, pear & sweet potato bake, by MiNDFOOD
Jamie’s turkey, pork & cranberry pie, by Jamie Oliver
Jerk roasted pumpkin seeds, by coley cooks
Jerusalem artichoke broth, by BBC FOODS
Kaddo bourani, by Riverford (roasted squash with a meat sauce)
Kale and brussels sprouts salad with butternut squash, pomegranate, and candied pecans, by two peas & their pod
Kale, pak choy and broccoli with garlic fried rice, by love FOOD
Lamb cutlets with fig, rocket, goat’s cheese & walnut salad, by MiNDFOOD
Lamb stuffed sweet potato, by The Guardian (Nigel Slater)
Leek and butternut squash soup, by Delia online
Leek and cheese crumble, by Goodto
Leek and potato soup, by Goodto
Leek and sun-dried tomato frittata, by Riverford
Leek cannelloni, by Sainsbury’s
Leek pasty, by Riverford
Leek, potato, mustard and dill tortilla with broccoli and toasted almonds, by Riverford
Leeks in cheese sauce with rosemary fried crumbs, by Riverford
Leeks vinaigrette, by Riverford
Leek tarte tatin, by MiNDFOOD
Leftover squash pancakes, by Jamie Oliver
Lemon-rosemary chicken with roasted broccolini, by CountryLiving
Lesley Water’s apple and cheese scone loaf, by Goodto
Luscious date pecan squares, by allrecipes
Maple pumpkin autumn salad dressing, by THE cookie rookie
Maple roasted butternut squash & apple salad, by two peas & their pod
Maple-roasted squash with pecans, by BBC goodfood
Marinated mushroom-and-charred broccolini salad, by CountryLiving
Masala chai, by allrecipes
Membrillo, by Riverford
Middle Eastern eggplant salad, by taste.com.au
Mini apple pie bites, by Morrisons
Mini chestnut, apple and spinach Wellingtons, by BBC FOOD
Miso, mushroom & brisket pie, by BBC goodfood
Moroccan spiced carrot dip, by Riverford
Mulled pear cider, by delicious
Mulled wine pear tart, by Goodto
Mulligatawny soup, by BBC FOOD
Mushrooms a la Grecque, by Riverford
Mushroom and ale pie topped with sweet potato mash, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom and chestnut pies with garlic crouton crust, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom and chestnut soup with truffle oil, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom and leek tart with apple salad, by Riverford
Mushroom and thyme risotto, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom barley soup, by two peas & their pod
Mushroom bhaji, by BBC FOOD
Mushroom, chestnut and squash filo pie, by BBC FOOD
Mushroom mince & pumpkin pasta, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom pate, by River Cottage
Mushroom ragu with sweet potato tagliatelle, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom risotto with meatballs, by Sainsbury’s
Mushroom salad, by Sainsbury’s
Mushrooms, kale and barley with fresh herbs and baked eggs, by Riverford
Mushroom stroganoff, by Sainsbury’s
North African squash and chickpea stew, by river Cottage
Oatmeal pumpkin Dutch baby, by coley cooks
One-pan pilaf with butternut squash, apricots and almonds, by BBC FOOD
One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom carbonara, by taste.com.au
One-pot mushroom pasta, by love FOOD
One-pot sausage casserole with garlic breadcrumbs, by BBC goodfood
Onion bhaji and raita, by Riverford
Panackelty, by Riverford
Pan-fried celeriac and spiced kale couscous, by Riverford
Papushka’s borscht, by The Guardian (Olia Hercules)
Parkin, by BBC goodfood
Parkin, by Morrisons
Parsnip and leek curry with apple salad, by Riverford
Parsnip and leek risotto with poached eggs, by Riverford
Parsnip and toasted cumin soup with parsnip chips, by Morrisons
Parsnip and pear soup, by Morrisons
Patatas a lo pobre, by Riverford (we love this one with a fried egg on the top)
Peanut butter apple bars, by two peas & their pod
Pear and almond tart, by Riverford
Pear & blackberry crumbles, by BBC goodfood
Pear & blackberry crumble with bay leaf custard, by BBC goodfood
Pear and blue cheese flatbread, by two peas & their pod
Pear & chocolate flapjack crumble, by BBC goodfood
Pear & hazelnut clafoutis, by BBC goodfood
Pear + leek galette with goat cheese + walnuts, by coley cooks
Pear and parsnip cake, by Sainsbury’s
Pear butter, by allrecipes
Pear frangipane tart, by Goodto
Pear hazelnut tart, by allrecipes
Pears in ginger syrup, by allrecipes
Pear tart with fig, honey and nut ice-cream, by MiNDFOOD
Pecan coffee & maple syrup cake, by house & garden
Persian mushroom salad, by Riverford
Persimmon and pomegranate salad, by allrecipes
Persimmon cookies, by two peas and their pods
Pesto stuffed spaghetti squash with breadcrumbs & mozzarella, by Riverford
Pheasant braised with leeks, cider & apples, by BBC goodfood
Phil Vickery’s apple crumble, by Goodto
Pickled figs, by The Guardian (Nigel Slater)
Pickled pears, by allrecipes
Pierogies with sausage, cabbage & pear, by CountryLiving
Plum cake, by Goodto
Plum compote, by BBC FOOD
Plum pudding cake, by BBC FOOD
Plum tarte tatin with spiced red-wine glaze, by house & garden
Plum, walnut & star anise crostata with brown sugar mascarpone, by MiNDFOOD
Poached bottled pears, by Sainsbury’s
Poisoned apple cider cocktail, by The Chunky Chef
Potato and mushroom bake, by Sainsbury’s
Potato, celeriac and apple curry, by Riverford
Potato, fennel and apple gratin, by Morrisons
Potato pancakes, by Knorr
Pork and apple cider bake with polenta dumplings, by MiNDFOOD
Pork and eggplant parmigiana, by taste.com.au
Pork chops with sloe sauce and Savoy cabbage, by BBC FOOD
Pork cutlets with roasted plums, by MiNDFOOD
Pork escalope with apples and walnuts, by The Guardian (NIgel Slater)
Pork, leek & mushroom stir fry with wonton wafers, By MiNDFOOD
Portobello toad in the hole with red onion gravy and squash mash, hy Riverford
Prawn and sweet potato noodle stir-fry, by taste.com.au
Pumpkin alfredo pasta, by delish
Pumpkin & bacon soup, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin and chilli spaghetti, by Riverford
Pumpkin and coconut sweet (doce de abobora com coco), by allrecipes
Pumpkin & ginger soup, by Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin and ginger soup, by Sainsbury’s
Pumpkin and nutmeg tart, by BBC FOOD
Pumpkin and roasted garlic houmous, by Sainsbury’s
Pumpkin baked oatmeal, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin bread, by Riverford
Pumpkin brownies, by THE cookie rookie
Pumpkin cheesecake, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin cheesecake with brown butter gingersnap crust, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin, chickpea & coconut curry, by Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin chili, by Morrisons
Pumpkin chili, by allrecipes
Pumpkin chocolate chip bars, by two peas & their pods
Pumpkin chocolate chip bread, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin-chorizo pizza, by CountryLiving
Pumpkin chutney, by allrecipes
Pumpkin creme brulee, by The Chunky Chef
Pumpkin energy balls, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin farro risotto with sage and pesto, by Sainsbury’s
Pumpkin, fennel & Taleggio galette, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin, feta and pine nut filo layer pie, by delicious.
Pumpkin gingersnap cookies, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin lemon cream, by allrecipes
Pumpkin mac and cheese (baked mac and cheese with bacon), by THE cookie rookie
Pumpkin marmalade, by Riverford
Pumpkin muffins, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin pie, by Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin pie bars (with shortbread crust), by The Chunky Chef
Pumpkin pie punch, by THE cookie rookie
Pumpkin pie s’mores, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin pie with pecan crumble, by Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin pizza with crispy sage, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin preserve, by allrecipes
Pumpkin rice, by Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin, sage and sausage pizza, by Sainsbury’s
Pumpkin scones, by Morrisons
Pumpkin scones, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin s’mores cookies, by house & garden
Pumpkin snickerdoodles, by two peas & their pod
Pumpkin spice bread, by house & garden
Pumpkin spice celebration cake, by Sainsbury’s
Pumpkin spice hot chocolate, by The Chunky Chef
Pumpkin spice white Russian cocktail, by THE cookie rookie
Pumpkin soup, by delish
Pumpkin spice latte, by The Chunky Chef
Pumpkin spice syrup, by BBC goodfood
Pumpkin Swiss roll, by allrecipes
Pumpkin tiramisu, by coley cooks
Pumpkin waffles with apple syrup, by allrecipes
Pumpkin Wellingtons with kale pesto and beetroot, by MiNDFOOD
Pumpkin wine, by allrecipes
Puy lentils, squash & kale, by BBC goodfood
Quick braised red cabbage sausages and apples recipe, by love FOOD
Quince jelly, by Goodto
Quince pie, by allrecipes
Quince vodka, by allrecipes
Raw vegan pumpkin cheesecake, by coley cooks
Red cabbage with apples and sultanas, by Good to
Ricotta pear cake with rosemary + orange, by coley cooks
Roast beetroot and apple soup, by Sainsbury’s
Roast carrot & fennel soup, by Jamie Oliver
Roast chicken, squash and leek filo pie, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted aubergine with pomegranate and yogurt, by house & garden
Roasted butternut squash soup, by delish
Roasted butternut squash with cider vinaigrette, by CountryLiving
Roasted butternut squash with garlic and parsley, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted fennel, aubergine and sausages with harissa, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted mushroom and bacon Dutch baby, by CountryLiving
Roasted pear and cranberry brussels sprouts, by two peas & a pod
Roasted pumpkin and sage souffle, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted pumpkin, leek & goat’s cheese cannelloni, by MiNDFOOD
Roasted pumpkin pasta, by taste.com.au
Roasted pumpkin with mushrooms, by Morrisons
Roasted quince cheesecake, by MiNDFOOD
Roasted squash and apple salad with goat’s cheese, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted squash, blue cheese and leek risotto with walnuts, by Riverford
Roasted squash hummus, by Riverford
Roasted squash with chestnuts, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted squash (zucca al forno), by Jamie Oliver
Roasted sweet potato, pistachio and pomegranate salad, by Sainsbury’s
Roasted sweet potatoes, yams, and brussels sprouts with fresh rosemary, by two peas & their pod
Roast mushrooms and beetroot maftoul, by Riverford
Roast pork belly with apple, sour cherry and fennel chutney, by Sainsbury’s
Roast quince fool with madeira, by BBC goodfood
Roast squash, sage and hazelnut orecchiette, by delicious.
Roast squash with goat’s cheese, by woman & home
Roast squash with goat’s cheese & puy lentils, by BBC goodfood
Roast venison loin with pumpkin & Sichuan salt, by BBC goodfood
Romanian marinated mushrooms, by Riverford
Root veg and blue cheese pasties, by Riverford
Rosemary brown butter pecan ice cream, by coley cooks
Rosemary focaccia, by house and garden
Rosemary sea salt pretzels with rosemary cheddar cheese sauce, by two peas & their pod
Rustic harvest fruit tart, by BBC goodfood
Sage and butternut squash roll, by Sainsbury’s
Sage, mushroom and Gruyere tart, by Sainsbury’s
Salmon & brussels sprout salad, by MiNDFOOD
Sausages with parsnip apple mash, by Goodto
Saucy hedgerow ketchup, by River Cottage
Savoury pumpkin granola, by Sainsbury’s
Savoury pumpkin pie, by allrecipes
Scottish girolle mushrooms with thyme, spinach gnocchi and hazelnut crumb, by Country Life
Shaved brussels sprouts salad, by CountryLiving
Slow cooker lamb and sweet potato tagine, by BBC FOOD
Slow-cooker Persian lamb, by taste.com.au
Slow-cooker pork and apple pot roast, by taste.com.au
Slow cooker sticky toffee pudding, by BBC goodfood
Smashing pumpkin fizz, by house & garden
Smoky paprika pork chops with caramelised onions & mushroom, by MiNDFOOD
Smothered pork chops with broccoli and mushrooms, by CountryLiving
Soft polenta with mushrooms and consomme, by MiNDFOOD
South African sweet pumpkin fritters, by allrecipes
Spanish potato & blue cheese tortilla with buttery mushrooms, by MiNDFOOD
Spanish tortilla with sweet potato, green pepper and chorizo, by Sainsbury’s
Sparholt apple curd, by allrecipes
Sparkling pomegranate & hibiscus mocktail, by Sainsbury’s
Spelt risotto, by MiNDFOOD
Spiced apple and custard tart, by Sainsbury’s
Spiced apple and rum buns, by The Guardian (Benjamina Ebuehi)
Spiced apple and syrup sponge puddings, by Goodto
Spiced apple muffin cake with pecan streusel topping, by Delia online
Spiced apple pancakes, by delish
Spiced autumn punch, by allrecipes
Spiced celeriac soup with za’atar, by Riverford (includes za’atar recipe)
Spiced chicken butternut couscous, by Sainsbury’s
Spiced honey roasted pumpkin seeds, by The Chunky Chef
Spiced pear chutney, by BBC goodfood
Spiced pumpkin & coffee tarts, by Jamie Oliver
Spiced shepherd’s pie with a squash and sweet potato mash, by Sainsbury’s
Spiced squash and fruit loaf, by Sainsbury’s
Spiced squash and lentil broth with warm pittas, by Riverford
Spiced squash and mixed grain bowl, by Sainsbury’s
Spiced squash, apple and cider soup, by Riverford
Spiced sweet potato and lentil soup, by Sainsbury’s
Spicy parsnip and carrot soup, by Sainsbury’s
Spicy pumpkin risotto, by Goodto
Spicy squash & apple chutney, by BBC goodfood
Spicy squash salad, by BBC FOOD
Spicy squash soup, by Jamie Oliver
Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette, by BBC goodfood
Squash and chestnut pasta with crispy sage and garlic, by Riverford
Squash and rosemary tagliatelle with creme fraiche and nutmeg, by Riverford
Squash and sheep’s cheese gnocchi with garlic and rosemary, by Riverford
Squash casserole, by CountryLiving
Squash, chilli and brussels sprout spelt bowl, by Riverford
Squash, kale and stilton pie, by Riverford
Squash laksa with noodles, by Riverford
Squash, lemon and almond muffins, by Riverford
Squash, radicchio & pear with ricotta & hazelnuts, by Riverford
Squash, sage & chestnut rolls, by Jamie Oliver
Squash, sage & sourdough bake, by BBC goodfood
Squash, stilton & walnut rolls, by Jamie Oliver
Squashy bottom soup bowls with leeks and crouton dippers, by Riverford
Steak, mushroom and ale pie, by BBC FOOD
Stewed apples, by Goodto
Sticky ginger skillet parkin, by BBC goodfood
Sticky toffee poached pear cake, by delicious.
Stuffed butternut squash with chipotle chicken, by Sainsbury’s
Stuffed portobello mushrooms with farro, butternut squash, and kale, by two peas & their pod
Stuffed pumpkin, by BBC goodfood
Sumac roasted squash salad, by Riverford
Sussex pond pudding with apples, by BBC FOOD
Sweet potato and chicken hotpot, by Sainsbury’s
Sweet potato and kale grilled cheese, by two peas & their pod
Sweet potato chaat, by BBC FOOD
Sweet potato fish pie, by Morrisons
Sweet potato galettes, by Sainsbury’s
Sweet potato gumbo with cornbread muffins, by BBC FOOD
Sweet potato, kale, and goat cheese frittata, by two peas & their pod
Sweet potato rosemary biscuits, by two peas & their pod
Sweet potato waffles with apple cider syrup, by Sainsbury’s
Swirled butternut squash, feta and sage loaf, by delicious.
Tabouli-stuffed roasted eggplant, by taste.com.au
The best hot chocolate, by delicious.
Tiddy oggy, by Goodto (apple and pear pasty)
Toffee apples, by Morrisons
Toffee apple and pear strudel, by Sainsbury’s
Toffee apple bread & butter pudding, by BBC goodfood
Torta ta San Martin, by allrecipes (dried fruit and nut cake)
Tuna patties with brussels slaw, by MiNDFOOD
Turkey pot pies with bacon, caramelized onions + butternut squash, by coley cooks
Turkish candied squash, by Riverford
Turkish poached sweet and sour leeks, by Riverford
Vegan butternut, Brussels sprout and chestnut pie, by Sainsbury’s
Vegan plum panna cotta, by Goodto
Vegan slow-cooker pulled veg, by taste.com.au
Vegan spiced pumpkin layer cake, by house & garden
Venison sausage and wild mushroom traybake, by love FOOD
Veronica’s beetroot and chocolate muffins, by Goodto
Warm salad of mushrooms and roasted squash, by River Cottage
Whole wheat apple cinnamon pancakes with cinnamon syrup, by two peas & their pod
Wholewheat penne with pumpkin, rosemary & pine nuts, by house & garden
Wild mushroom and barley risotto, by Sainsbury’s
Wild rice & Brussels sprout super salad, by Jamie Oliver
Winter squash salad with feta and caramelised onions, by allrecipes