Autumn recipes
Filling and satisfying recipes for when the nights draw in, including Butternut squash risotto and Autumn vegetable soup. Try the top 20, as rated by bbcgoodfood.com members.
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Autumn tomato chutney
By Good Food

- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
A good tomato chutney take some beating, and this version is great because it's not too sweet
Easy
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Autumn vegetable soup with cheesy toasts
By Good Food

- Ready in 35 mins
A satisfying low-fat soup that won't induce guilt, served with toasts for a taste of luxury
Easy
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Autumn piccalilli with pear
By Good Food

- Ready in 35 mins
Eaten immediately, this pickle will have a punchy tang, perfect with strong cheeses, but by winter the flavours will mellow, ideal for sliced ham.
Moderately Easy
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Butternut squash & sage risotto

- Ready in 50 mins
A satisfying veggie supper that uses a basic risotto recipe and gives it an autumnal twist
Easy
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Italian chicken with ham, basil & beans
By Good Food

- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
A great recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on
Easy
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Plum, hazelnut & chocolate cake

- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Plums, chocolate and hazelnut - this is a cake that really celebrates the season. Enjoy a slice with your mid-morning coffee or serve it warm for desert
Moderately Easy
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Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette

- Ready in 40 mins
A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet
Easy
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Butter bean soup with pancetta

- Ready in 40 mins
Open a tin and get creative with butter beans - they're surprisingly versatile and tasty
Easy
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Pear & blackberry crumbles

- Ready in 45 mins
Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping
Easy
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Pear tarte Tatin

- Ready in 1 hr
Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
Moderately Easy
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Classic pumpkin pie with pecan & maple cream

- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
A great way to use up any pumpkin from your lantern carving
Moderately Easy
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Squash, ricotta & sage pasta bake

- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
An impressive but simple veggie main course - perfect with a green salad on the side
Easy
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Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza

- Ready in 40 mins
Fancy a bit of spice, but without the grease of a takeaway? Try this healthy seasonal curry with crispy onions
Easy
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Mustard beef fillet with sweet shallots

- Ready in 1 hr
Bubble up this beefy dish when the nights draw in in autumn - filling and satisfying
Easy
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Spiced autumn lamb with butternut squash purée

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Not just for spring, this lamb roast will have a fuller flavour later in the year. Butternut squash makes it the perfect autumn lunch
Easy
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Penne with sausage & fennel

- Ready in 30 mins
Try this awesomely mouthwatering pasta dish - it's got a slightly spicy touch
Easy
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Cauliflower & parmesan soup

- Ready in 35 mins
Far removed from boiled school dinners cauliflower, this recipe makes a creamy and delicious winter soup
Easy
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Chicken, shallot & tarragon pot pies

- Ready in 50 mins
A pie brimming with chicken, veg and herbs - serve it up on a chilly autumnal evening
Easy
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Braised stuffed cabbage

- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Slow-cooked cabbage leaves stuffed with a tasty rice mixture make a hearty veggie main, or an unusual side dish
Easy



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