12 h. ago Best autumn recipes to cook now: From hasselback butternut squash to deep

Make the most of autumn’s bounty with these comforting, flavour-packed recipes – from Joe Woodhouse’s hasselback butternut squash to sticky aubergine noodles, deep-dish apple pie and clementine pavlovas

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30 h. ago Rick Stein's 'fresh' soup recipe takes 30 minutes to cook and is perfect for autumn

Rick Stein has shared a simple recipe for a delicious soup that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes.

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36 h. ago Cauliflower risotto and sausages with squash and beans: Sophie Wyburd’s recipes for autumn warmers

Autumnal bliss is served: a casserole of sausages, beans and squash topped with breadcrumbs, and a cross between cauliflower cheese and risottoI am the scrooge who relishes the end of summer, and who welcomes the darker evenings with open arms. After patiently waiting for tomatoes and aubergines to be done with their performance, autumn brings its own bounty of vegetables back into play, with squash, cauliflower and dark, leafy greens being some of my favourites. They’re ideal for loading into comforting dishes to hunker down with, and lend even the most indulgent meals a bit of goodness. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with maple pecan brittle | The sweet spot

A warming slice of creamy autumn sweetness, offset with a nutty crunchSilky, spiced and just sweet enough, this pumpkin cheesecake is a celebration of autumnal comfort. I’m not a fan of tinned pumpkin – it’s watery and flat-tasting – so I’ve taken the extra step of roasting some butternut or Kent squash; the oven’s heat coaxes out its natural sweetness while evaporating excess moisture, resulting in a smooth, flavourful puree that gives the cheesecake real depth. The maple pecan brittle provides the final flourish: golden, nutty and with just the right amount of crunch to offset the cheesecake’s creamy softness. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Butter bean and mushroom soup and squid toasts: Emily Roux’s autumn starters

Colourful autumnal starter-snacks of butter bean veloute with mixed mushrooms and pickled onions, and squid with padrón peppers, lemon zest and toasted almondsI have vivid memories of picking up fallen chestnuts with my mum, which was such a clear signal of autumn for me as a child. We’d kick through piles of leaves to find them, then bring them home to score and roast on the fire. I remember always burning my fingers as I tried to peel them, yet still I went back for more. To me, autumn is all about earthy flavours and a comforting sense of nostalgia. It also marks a new chapter in the kitchen, because the start of any new season is the most exciting time in a restaurant, when we get a whole new set of ingredients to work with. Today’s two first courses draw on those earthy, autumnal qualities, and work just as well for a light lunch as they do for a relaxed starter, with plenty of room for manoeuvre depending on how hungry you and your guests are. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Rick Stein's bangers and mash recipe is 'ultimate comfort food' for cold autumn nights

Renowned chef Rick Stein has shared his ultimate go-to comfort meal of sausages and mash, accompanied with a rich gravy - so having a hearty dinner in less than an hour has never been easier

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1 week ago BBC Good Food's chicken pie recipe is perfect 'family favourite' for cold autumn nights

This BBC Good Food recipe for chicken pot pie makes for an "easy dinner" as it only requires 20 minutes of preparation time and can be kept chilled or frozen for a headstart on meal prep

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