Top 20 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Baked fruity autumn pudding
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- Ready in 2 hrs 25 mins
This pudding is bursting with autumn flavours, and can be made up to a day ahead - just reheat in the microwave
For The Keen Cook
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Spiced autumn lamb with butternut squash purée
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- 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
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Autumn chestnut salad

- Ready in 40 mins
Ready-cooked chestnuts add an interesting bite to this seasonal salad
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Autumn coleslaw
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- Ready in 30 mins
Liven up slices of ham, smoked duck or roast beef with this healthy and colourful side salad
Easy
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Roasted autumn vegetables with Lancashire cheese

- Ready in 45 mins
A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn - made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny
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
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Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche
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- Ready in 1 hr
Come in from the cold to a warming bowlful of autumn
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Beef & stout stew with carrots

- Ready in 3 hrs 30 mins
Sweet, slow-cooked melty carrots and beautifully tender meat, this dish is comfort in a pot
Easy
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Wild mushroom tartlets

- Ready in 1 hr
Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own
Easy
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Italian chicken with ham, basil & beans
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- 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 dessert
Moderately 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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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
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Penne with sausage & fennel
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- Ready in 30 mins
Try this awesomely mouthwatering pasta dish - it's got a slightly spicy touch
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Butter bean soup with pancetta
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- Ready in 40 mins
Open a tin and get creative with butter beans - they're surprisingly versatile and tasty
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Pear tarte Tatin

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Gordon adds a touch of spice to the ultimate French classic to create the definitive autumn pudding
Moderately Easy
