70+ recipes to try this Autumn
Autumn brings a new rhythm to the kitchen, with warming flavours, seasonal produce and the kind of comforting dishes made for cooler days and longer evenings. From pumpkin and squash to apples, plums, root vegetables and game, it’s a season with plenty to inspire.
From hearty soups and slow-cooked stews to fragrant curries, generous roasts, comforting pies and weekend baking, explore more than 70 recipes to try this season. We’ve brought them together in seven collections, making it easy to find something for a midweek supper, a relaxed weekend lunch or a cosy evening at home.
As autumn unfolds, we’ll continue to add to the collection, so check back for new recipes and ideas throughout the season.
Autumn Baking & Puddings
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Soft Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
These soft pumpkin cookies are super easy to make and offer something different for after school, especially with a big glass of milk.
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Raymond Blanc’s Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
This Raymond Blanc’s Bread and Butter Pudding recipe is a delicious way to use up any leftover bread. It is such a classic dessert!
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Raymond Blanc’s Apple Tart ‘Maman Blanc’ Recipe
This Apple Tart ‘Maman Blanc’ recipe by Raymond Blanc makes the best apple tart in the world its success lies in its simplicity, and in the apples used.
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Baked Apples Recipe
A delicious yet easy to prepare dessert that can be brought directly to the table for serving in a shallow casserole.
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Deep Dish Lattice Apple and Cherry Pie Recipe
This traditional Apple and Cherry Pie is made with a wholemeal pastry and bakes beautifully in a shallow casserole.
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Apple and Blackberry Frangipane Recipe
This Apple and Blackberry Frangipane Recipe is an absolute favourite. The rich almond sponge has all the flavour and moistness that a flour-based sponge lacks and it’s a good carrier for tart, seasonal fruits.
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Poached Autumn Fruits & Granola Recipe
Focused around orchard fruits and comforting textures, this Poached Autumn Fruits & Granola recipe is incredibly healthy, well balanced and nutritious.
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Chocolate Rye Brownies with Bay and Almonds Recipe by Gill Meller
This delicious brownie recipe substitutes plain flour for rye flour, bringing together a nutty flavour and a delicious chocolate bitterness.
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Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe
This coffee and walnut cake is light, fluffy, sweet and rich, with a creamy but not-too-sweet coffee frosting that never fails to impress – whatever the occasion.
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The Best Brownies Ever Recipe
Why is this the best brownies ever recipe? It’s easy to make. Just melt the meltables, put everything in a bowl, mix well, and bake for 22 to 28 minutes.
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Caramelised Plum Upside-down Cake Recipe
A Caramelised Plum Upside-down Cake from Together: Our Community Cookbook, a stunning charity cookbook by the Hubb Community Kitchen.
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Apple and Almond Cake Recipe
The sweet, sticky apples, perfectly complemented by the flavour of the nutty almonds, this apple and almond cake is a real autumnal mouth-waterer.
Autumn Casseroles, Stews & Slow Cooking
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Chicken Casserole Recipe
Enjoy the tastes and smells of the new season with this hearty one-pot Chicken Casserole recipe using local, seasonal produce.
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Pork Shoulder with Leeks, Chestnut Mushrooms and Cream Recipe
Perfect for the weekend ahead, this Pork Shoulder with Leeks, Chestnut Mushrooms and Cream recipe from Gill Meller is wonderfully rich and comforting.
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Beef Shin with Smoked Dulse Recipe by Gill Meller
Dulse seaweed adds waves of intensity to this slowly cooked Beef Shin with Smoked Dulse recipe, creating a simple yet stunning dish.
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Slow Cooked Rabbit Casserole Recipe
Chef Steven Ellis of The Oxford Blue fine dining Pub & Restaurant in Windsor shares his delicious Slow Cooked Rabbit Casserole recipe.
Autumn Curries & Spiced Dishes
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Saiphin Moore’s Tempeh ‘Chu Chi’ Curry Recipe
Saiphin Moore’s Tempeh ‘Chu Chi’ Curry is a rich and aromatic dish, combining the creaminess of coconut milk with the bold flavours of Thai red curry paste for a satisfying plant-based twist on a classic.
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Saiphin Moore’s Tofu Holy Basil Stir-Fry Recipe
Saiphin Moore’s Tofu Holy Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Kra Prow Taohu) recipe is a quick, flavour-packed dish that showcases the vibrant, aromatic essence of Thai cooking with simple ingredients and bold spices.
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Saiphin Moore’s Drunken Flat Noodles Recipe
This Drunken Flat Noodles recipe is a favourite in Thailand and Thai restaurants worldwide. You’ll be amazed at how quick and simple it is to prepare!
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Aloo Tikki (Spiced Potato Patty) with Chickpea Curry Recipe
A great example of delicious Plant-based Indian street food that works well as a starter or lite bite or even as a main meal.
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Aubergine Curry Recipe by Oli’s Thai
This Aubergine Curry Recipe, a twist on a red curry using roasted European aubergines, is the most popular dish in Oli’s Thai restaurant.
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Lorna’s Matar Paneer Recipe
An easy-to-make delicious traditional north Indian vegetarian curry made by cooking paneer (Indian cheese) and green peas in a spicy onion tomato masala.
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Lorna’s Lamb Curry Recipe
A flavourful Punjabi Lamb Curry of locally sourced free-range lamb slow-cooked with whole spices and fresh ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes.
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Lorna’s Chicken Curry Recipe
Lorna’s Chicken Curry recipe is generations old and was awarded 2 Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards in 2019.
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Lamb & Pumpkin Curry Recipe
This slow-cook Lamb & Pumpkin Curry is one that will fill you up on flavour and leave you feeling like you’ve just been to your favourite local Indian.
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Burford Garden Company’s Sri Lankan Vegetable Curry Recipe
Fresh, healthy and seasonal, the Burford Garden Company’s Sri Lankan vegetable curry is perfect for a colourful, warming lunch or for an informal gathering of friends.
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Lorna’s Pork Sorpotel Recipe
Recipe for a Goan pork sorpotel (or sarapatel) – a dish of Portuguese origin that has become an essential Indian pork curry in the former Portuguese colony and the west Indian state of Goa.
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Aubergine Masala Recipe
An Aubergine Masala recipe from Together: Our Community Cookbook, a stunning charity cookbook by the Hubb Community Kitchen.
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Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe
A Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe from Together: Our Community Cookbook, a stunning charity cookbook by the Hubb Community Kitchen.
Autumn Pies & Comfort Food
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Deep-filled Chicken and Bacon Pie Recipe
It’s British Pie Week, and who can resist a steaming plate of pie, like this deep-filled chicken and bacon pie recipe by our food editor, Elizabeth Gibbs.
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Spicy Grilled Chicken with Lentils Recipe
This deliciously simple dish combines spicy grilled chicken breasts with hearty lentils and vegetables to make for a flavoursome fuss-free dinner.
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Raymond Blanc’s Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
This Raymond Blanc’s Bread and Butter Pudding recipe is a delicious way to use up any leftover bread. It is such a classic dessert!
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Vegetarian Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
A smooth autumnal soup, embellished with melting Gruyere cheese. This is roasted pumpkin and thyme soup is delicious served with pumpkin seed pesto bread.
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Deep Dish Lattice Apple and Cherry Pie Recipe
This traditional Apple and Cherry Pie is made with a wholemeal pastry and bakes beautifully in a shallow casserole.
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Fish Pie with Celeriac Mash & Kale Recipe
A seasonal take on the classic fish pie but using celeriac as a lovely alternative to mashed potato.
Autumn Soups & Warming Bowls
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Saiphin Moore’s Coconut Soup with Oyster Mushrooms Recipe
This comforting Coconut Soup with Oyster Mushrooms (Tom Kha) soup recipe is infused with the classic Thai herbs – galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves – for a fragrant and flavourful dish.
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Spiced Parsnip Bisque Recipe
This Spiced Parsnip Bisque Recipe makes for a gently spiced soup that the whole family will love in the autumn and winter months.
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Pantry Minestrone Recipe
Who would have thought that this comforting Pantry Minestrone Recipe could be made with just five ingredients?
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Raymond Blanc’s French Onion Soup Recipe
This Raymond Blanc’s French Onion Soup recipe is a deep, savoury French classic that began life in eighteenth century Paris as a beef broth.
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Miso Noodle Soup Recipe
This Miso Noodle Soup Recipe is a hybrid – the love child of chicken noodle and classic miso soup (in spirit, anyway, since this recipe does not actually include chicken).
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Roasted Pumpkin and Thyme Soup with Gruyere Cheese Recipe
A smooth autumnal soup, embellished with melting Gruyere cheese. This is roasted pumpkin and thyme soup is delicious served with pumpkin seed pesto bread.
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GAIL’s Moroccan Lamb Harira Soup Recipe
Recipe notes by GAIL’s This Moroccan Lamb Harira Soup is traditionally eaten during Ramadan to break the fast, with a handful of medjool dates. About this recipe This Moroccan Lamb Harira Soup recipe is courtesy of GAIL’s.
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Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin and Butter Bean Soup Recipe
This delicious soup made with pumpkin and served with hot crusty bread is ideal for an autumnal lunch or dinner.
Autumn Roasts & Comforting Mains
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Masala Roast Chicken Recipe
Switch up your Sunday roast with this juicy, flavourful Indian roast chicken served with a hearty side of herby potatoes.
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Spice Braised Shoulder of Lamb Recipe
This recipe is a firm favourite and is perfect for entertaining lots of guests in one go. You can give this recipe a go with hogget, mutton or even goat, so long as you stick to the shoulders.
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Slow-braised Leg of Lamb with Cheddar, Dried Nuts & Fruits Recipe
This recipe combines a fine British ingredient – tender leg of lamb – with the culinary traditions of India to recreate this classic and timeless dinner dish.
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Rosemary & Garlic Roast Lamb with Minted Gravy Recipe
Sweet, tender lamb is infused with the flavours of fresh rosemary and caramelised roasted garlic, and served with gravy made with the pan juices, sweet garlic pulp, lamb stock and mint sauce.
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Parmesan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower and Thyme Recipe
This Parmesan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower and Thyme recipe makes a really simple, and remarkably delicious, family meal.
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Roast Citrus, Ginger & Honey Chicken Recipe
This Roast Citrus, Ginger & Honey Chicken recipe is very simple to make, and it looks pretty spectacular, as the chicken turns dark and glossy because of the honey.
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Roast Grouse with Herby Spelt Risotto Recipe
Venison makes a really good stew and the nettle dumplings bring an extra wild element to this already rather wild stew.
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Roast Squirrel with Squash, Sage & Hazelnuts Recipe
This is such a simple and delicious way to cook squirrel. This recipe also works really well with rabbit, pheasant or even chicken.
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Grilled Spiced Pheasant with Mango and Mint Dressing Recipe
A quick spiced pheasant recipe that can be enjoyed on it’s own or as part of a game sharing platter.
Autumn Vegetarian & Plant-based Recipes
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Saiphin Moore’s Drunken Flat Noodles Recipe
This Drunken Flat Noodles recipe is a favourite in Thailand and Thai restaurants worldwide. You’ll be amazed at how quick and simple it is to prepare!
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Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
This Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower, topped with a lemon and yoghurt dressing, makes an impressive vegan centrepiece.
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Coconut and Squash Traybake Recipe
Let the oven do all the hard work. This simple Coconut and Squash Traybake Recipe will be ready to serve in less than 45 minutes.
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Roasted Beetroot & Lentil Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil Dressing Recipe
This Fennel Sausage Pasta with Roasted Pear and Romanesco Recipe is courtesy of founder, editor and culinary writer behind Marmalade + Kindness, an online mindful cooking journal.
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Aloo Tikki (Spiced Potato Patty) with Chickpea Curry Recipe
A great example of delicious Plant-based Indian street food that works well as a starter or lite bite or even as a main meal.
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Aubergine Curry Recipe by Oli’s Thai
This Aubergine Curry Recipe, a twist on a red curry using roasted European aubergines, is the most popular dish in Oli’s Thai restaurant.
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Lorna’s Baingan ka Bharta (Smoked Aubergine) Recipe
Baingan ka Bharta recipe – a popular North-Indian dish of mashed smoked or roasted aubergines cooked with Indian spices and best enjoyed with hot rotis or paratha.
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Lorna’s Matar Paneer Recipe
An easy-to-make delicious traditional north Indian vegetarian curry made by cooking paneer (Indian cheese) and green peas in a spicy onion tomato masala.
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Vegetarian Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
A smooth autumnal soup, embellished with melting Gruyere cheese. This is roasted pumpkin and thyme soup is delicious served with pumpkin seed pesto bread.
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Pumpkin Seed Pesto Bread Recipe
Streaked with pesto made from pumpkin seeds and fresh coriander, this fifty-fifty Pumpkin Seed Pesto Bread is perfect with the pumpkin soup.
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Roast Vegetable Salad with Quinoa & Feta Recipe
This recipe uses the wonderfully versatile courgette paired with flavours and ingredients from Vietnam, Japan and China to produce a delicious summer meal.
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Burford Garden Company’s Sri Lankan Vegetable Curry Recipe
Fresh, healthy and seasonal, the Burford Garden Company’s Sri Lankan vegetable curry is perfect for a colourful, warming lunch or for an informal gathering of friends.
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Burford Garden Company’s Slow-baked Celeriac Recipe
This Burford’s Slow-baked Celeriac recipe from the Burford Garden Company is just perfect to serve at a cosy autumnal sharing supper.
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Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin and Butter Bean Soup Recipe
This delicious soup made with pumpkin and served with hot crusty bread is ideal for an autumnal lunch or dinner.
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Munira Mahmud’s Vegetable Samosas Recipe
A Vegetable Samosas Recipe from Together: Our Community Cookbook, a stunning charity cookbook by the Hubb Community Kitchen.
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Aubergine Masala Recipe
An Aubergine Masala recipe from Together: Our Community Cookbook, a stunning charity cookbook by the Hubb Community Kitchen.
