What better way to welcome the AutumnEquinox than cooking-up a seasonal salad. Using ingredients that can be grown in your garden, make your very own tasty autumnal salad featuring roast butternut squash, kale, apple, beetroot and parsley.
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With minimum effort and a few ingredients you can create this delicious comforting bowl of goodness!
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Beef cannelloni is a savory Italian dish consisting of large pasta tubes, filled with a flavourful mixture of ground beef, herbs, spices, and vegetables. The filled tubes are then placed in a baking dish, covered with a rich tomato sauce, and often topped with cheese before being baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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Potato dumplings are a fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. You can also make these with sweet potatoes or add different cheeses to the mix. The dumplings have great texture—soft on the inside like little pillows and crispy on the outside. The sage butter is something I learned when living in Italy and is so delicious with these cheese dumplings or with egg tagliolini.
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This decadent dessert is the ultimate comfort food dessert - Spiced bread and butter pudding topped with a salted caramel liqueur sauce.
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Chocolate and orange go together like afternoon and coffee. Crunchy and flavourful dipping cookies, the cookie gets a nutty base from the almonds before being dipped in rich dark chocolate, both of which have a citrus kick thanks to the sweet orange juice and zest.
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I love a good banana cake, but can’t stand those dull variations with little to no flavour. A good one has to be made with overripe bananas, otherwise that taste gets lost. In fact, this is a fantastic way to use up bananas that have blackened. Though the cake is still lovely without frosting, this one is light and fluffy with a delicious hint of coconut.
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Inspired by one of my favourite restaurants in New York - Sweetgreen . This harvest salad is packed with goodness and uplifting flavours.
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I used to make wet polenta like this when I lived in Turin in Northern Italy because the winters were so cold and this is such an easy and warming dish. The black pudding adds great texture and flavours of sweetness as well as earthy spices.
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It’s definitely a day for a delicious warming moorish mushroom soup with crunchy croutons dazzled with flavours of Parmesan & thyme. Hope you enjoy this one!
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Indulge in a burst of flavors with our Spicy Sausage Fettuccine with Crispy Sage! This mouthwatering pasta dish combines savory spicy sausage with al dente fettuccine, creating a symphony of taste and texture. Topped with crispy sage leaves for a delightful crunch, it's a dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests with its sophisticated simplicity.
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I love to make carbonara; it’s creamy, packed with smoky flavours and so comforting after a long day’s work. With added butternut squash, it adds an amazing caramel flavour and smooth texture. A sprinkle of earthy sage on top and a glass of red Barbera from Piedmont completes the perfect supper!
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A zingy winter soup with seasonal vegetables. Every Saturday morning I start a big pot of broth in my kitchen. Once it is on the go it encourages me to cook soups like this winter warmer..
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On a cold and blustery day like today - I crave warm, comforting food! Try this comforting shepherds pie - perfect for the winter months ahead!
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These wild mushrooms and poached eggs on toast is a flavourful way to start your day, it really doesn’t get more satisfying. Make this marvellous meal for two for brunch, lunch or even dinner, it all works!
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I have an enormous fig tree, and during autumn I have an endless supply of delicious ripe figs. These figs simply roasted with thyme and honey are heavenly. You could leave out the sourdough toast if you wish and serve it as is.
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Treat yourself to a cozy morning with our Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes! These delightful pancakes are infused with the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread, creating a comforting breakfast experience that's perfect for chilly mornings or festive occasions. Each pancake is light, fluffy, and bursting with the aromatic essence of ginger and cinnamon. Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Everyone loves ragù, or bolognese as we call it – it’s a real crowd-pleaser. This is a great make-ahead recipe, so try to cook it at your leisure the day or morning before as it always tastes better when it’s been cooked a few hours before serving. I make it with half pork and half beef – the minced beef alone makes for a coarse chunky sauce, but adding the pork makes it sweeter and fuller in flflavour. I always double up the recipe as it freezes so well. Delicious served with pappardelle as here, it is also perfect with linguine or spaghetti, and of course lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Indulge in a slice of autumn bliss with our Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake! This irresistible dessert features tender cake infused with warm spices, topped with caramel-coated apples that caramelize to perfection as they bake. With each bite, you'll experience the perfect balance of sweet caramel, tart apples, and delicate cake crumb, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
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Toffee apples for grown-ups, the tarte tatin is all about the flavour of the fruit – crisp pastry, firm, juicy apples and that sweet, buttery caramel topping, holding the whole lot together.
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