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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
