Perfectly Autumnal Recipes (2024)

The combination of chestnuts and butternut squash is perfect on a chilly night. Deliciously warming, serve with a chunk of homemade crusty bread.

Try this chestnut and butternut squash soup recipe

A good rich, flavoursome macaroni cheese is a simple but comforting treat on a cold evening. The addition of the sweet grilled tomatoes is delicious.

Try this macaroni cheese with grilled tomatoes recipe

The perfect autumnal cake, this rustic apple bake is delicious served with an afternoon cuppa. It will fill your home with wonderful aromas as it cooks too.

Try this apple cake recipe

The classic topping of mashed potato is given a twist by adding parsnips. If parsnips aren’t your thing, then omit, but remember to add more potatoes. Unlike pastry-topped pies, it is not necessary to cool before assembling.

Try this cottage pie with parsnip mash recipe

Beautifully satisfying, the whole family will love this warming pumpkin rice dish. Serve with a crisp green salad and some homemade bread for a warming dinner treat.

Try this pumpkin rice recipe

This classic dish from baker-to-the-stars Lily Vanilli is the perfect Sunday Lunch pud – incredibly simple to make, you can also substitute the raisins for chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.

Try Lily Vanilli’s bread and butter pudding recipe

Packed full of seasonal flavours, this hearty soup is perfect for a midweek supper – or a starter for a Halloween dinner party.

Try this shallot, pumpkin and red pepper soup with candied shallot and pumpkin seeds recipe

This light Italian bread is enriched with olive oil and in this recipe is topped with red onion, Gruyère cheese and sprigs of thyme. It can also be made simply with a sprinkling of sea salt flakes and a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil

Try this red onion and gruyere focaccia recipe

The cheesy creamy mash, onion gravy, and succulent sausages make for a quick and easy comfort food classic with a twist.

Try this bangers and Stilton mash recipe

This hearty stew is deliciously warming. Packed full of flavour it's perfect served with some good crusty bread.

Colourful and warming, this beautiful dish makes a hearty vegetarian dish but is also delicious served with roast chicken.

Try butternut squash, aubergine and chickpea soup recipe

Sticky toffee pudding is hard to beat. Sweet, sticky and deliciously moreish, they are sure to make the ultimate Sunday Lunch dessert.

Try this black tea sticky toffee pudding

Lasagne is a real family favourite and this recipe is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike when the temperature drops. Serve with a peppery rocket salad and a chunk of homemade crusty bread.

Try this pepper and courgette lasagne recipe

Shepherd’s pie is comfort food. The sweet, flavoursome roasted garlic and Parmesan mash make the dish lovely and rich. A good handful of mature cheddar will give the mash an extra cheesy kick. A perfect one-pot dinner dish.

Try this shepherd’s pie with garlic and cheesy mash recipe

Packed full of carrots, peas, and succulent chicken, this tasty chicken pie is pure comfort food and hearty enough to be served by itself. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken too.

Try this chicken pot pie recipe

Chorizo is a wonderful ingredient to cook with and makes a great accompaniment to chicken. This easy meal is perfect for a warming family dinner or even a casual dinner party.

Try this chorizo chicken recipe

This is a hearty Iranian stew, traditionally made with game birds and meatballs. Duck legs work really well instead and the sauce here is served as a separate chutney.

Try this braised duck legs recipe

This gingerbread isn’t for wimps. With a dark, intense, spicy punch, it's great served by itself or with a little honey-sweetened mascarpone or creme fraiche.

Try this dark and spicy gingerbread recipe

If you’re planning an autumnal Sunday lunch, then this crisp pork belly with apple sauce is sure to go down well. The slow cooking produced the most wonderfully succulent meat under that crunchy skin and melting crackling layer.

Try Bill Granger’s crisp pork belly with apple sauce recipe

Mixed with onion, root vegetables and a little oil, chicken thighs and drumsticks will be moist and juicy after baking in the oven, with a gorgeous golden skin.

Try Rachel Allen’s chicken, parsnip and potato bake recipe