Autumn

Pronounced ‘bee-goss’, this flexible and forgiving stew is based on a traditional Polish recipe. The flavour is even better the next day

A hybrid between a deep-dish apple pie and an apple streusel, the Dutch apple pie combines buttery shortcrust pastry filled with cinnamon apples and a crumbly topping

Nuggets of stem ginger and autumnal pears add pops of flavour through this sticky loaf cake

Our take on the classic purple rain cocktail is a spicier, tropical number replacing vodka with white rum and lemonade with ginger beer, hence the storm

Cod is a perfect fish for the cooler months. It has a deep flavour and stands up well to other robust flavours, such as these spiced mussels, which also bring a salty sweetness to the dish

These loaded skins are packed with the cheesy, savoury flavours of a Welsh rarebit. Serve with a sharply dressed salad for a deliciously comforting dinner

Use a dense variety of pumpkin or squash here, not the giant lantern type, which have watery flesh and little flavour

A delicately spiced layer cake perfect for Halloween weekend. Follow our tip below to make it gluten free

Up your bangers and mash game with a mustard and cheese topped sausage pie. Serve with green veg and let the whole family dig in