Autumn

Celeriac is one of those ingredients that people like but they don’t really know what to do with. They usually just end up mashing it, but North Yorkishire-based chef Ruth Hansom loves using it to make a dauphinoise, and this starter is a nicer, more elegant version of that

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

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

These muffins are lovely and light. They're best eaten on the same day, but we don't think that'll be a problem!

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

Make celeriac the star of the show by roasting it whole and drizzling liberally with an autumnal pesto. Serve as a vegetarian centrepiece, or as a side to a more traditional roast dinner

This veg-rich grain bowl is packed with autumnal colours and flavours, including roasted squash, beetroot and kale. If you only need a single portion for dinner, the leftovers make a hearty lunch the next day

Focaccia art has risen to social media stardom with beautiful and often elaborate designs gracing the classic olive-oil soaked Italian bread. We’ve given ours an autumnal makeover with the use of ready-roasted peppers to reflect the season’s colours