Autumn

This hearty veggie soup will warm you up on a chilly day

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

This pudding is both British and American in inspiration. It’s the cream in the topping that makes it extra special, giving it a rich and buttery deliciousness, just like the very best shortbread

This simple and comforting mushroom filo pie is one of our favourite autumnal meals. It’s lightly spiced with nutmeg and mustard, which pair brilliantly with the earthy mushrooms, and it’s all topped with lovely crunchy filo sheets

A crème fraîche spider web adds a striking yet easy-to-achieve effect to this autumnal soup. Serve to your guests to warm them up on a cold and frosty evening

This creamy soup makes a great dinner party starter. Swap the chorizo for chopped salted almonds if you want to keep it veggie

Inspired by a Chilean ‘corn pie’, or pastel de choclo, spiced beef mince is topped with a fluffy layer of smashed sweetcorn

Deliciously nutty barley contains soluble fibre, while garlic is good for cholesterol and blood pressure. Carrots add flavour and vitamins without spoiling the colour of the beautifully creamy barley

This recipe is like a Middle Eastern linguine alfredo. Tahini works really well as a substitute for double cream in pasta sauces, providing that lovely silky richness with added depth of flavour