9 Simple Seasonal Recipes to Make This Autumn
From sweet potato waffles to Sicilian apple cake.
When the leaves start to change and the weather cools down, one of the biggest comforts in life is heartwarming food. The autumn months call for wholesome meals that are quick and easy to make and that will sustain you through the colder days.
From a filling pumpkin gnocchi to a comforting apple cake, there’s something for everyone in this season’s lineup of delicious and cosy recipes. It's time to tuck into an autumnal feast of tasty treats.
1. Sweet Potato Waffles With Coconut Cream, Maple Syrup & Berries
A decadent, heartwarming classic – but make it plant-based. Whether it's a lazy weekend breakfast treat, indulgent dessert or midday pick-me-up, this moreish meal is comfort food at its finest. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you can whip it up to impress guests with minimal effort.
2. Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese
An elevated take on a homestyle classic, Natalie Chassay's Cacio e Pepe brings a creamy, peppery twist to your pasta night. With its simple yet indulgent combination of buttery cheese, fragrant black pepper, and perfectly al dente pasta, this dish proves that sometimes, less really is more.
3. Confit Garlic and Parsley Bread
Butter and carbs – need we say more?
This elevated garlic bread is the perfect starter or side dish to pair with any pasta. With its hot-buttered interior, crispy exterior, and fragrant notes it's the ultimate snack that children and adults alike get excited tucking into.
4. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yoghurt and Pistachios
This recipe involves roasting sweet potatoes and pairing them with a creamy, umami concoction of Greek yoghurt, miso paste, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
Topped with pistachios for a nutty taste and a complementary crunch, this recipe boasts a wonderful flavour profile and well-balanced textures.
5. Brothy White Bean and Kale Soup
When the weather starts cooling down, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, hearty soup. Tomatoes, leafy greens, spices, herbs, and legumes culminate to create a meal that's heartwarming, delicious, and perfect for any occasion ranging from a dinner party with friends to a rainy day in bed. Topped with croutons for added crunch and carby goodness, it truly is the most well-rounded of soups.
6. Pumpkin Gnocchi With Butter and Sage
If there's one ingredient that screams autumn, it's pumpkins! And when you combine them with the hearty goodness of gnocchi and butter, you're in for a comforting treat.
Topped with crunchy pine nuts and sage leaves, this vibrant dish will become a household favourite.
7. Potato, Thyme, Honey, and Provolone Pizza
You can't go wrong with pizza. It's a true crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and assemble. While tomato-topped pies have become the standard around the world, potato is a favourite in its home region of Italy. Earthy olive oil and fresh thyme complement the creamy cheese and buttery potato, elevated with a dash of golden honey.
8. Cavatelli With Creamy Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella
This easy-to-make baked pasta from Highboy LA could very well be your next obsession. This recipe sees large pasta shells stuffed with spinach and plenty of cheesy goodness – we're talking ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan – baked in a marinara sauce and topped with basil.
9. Sicilian Apple Cake
Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and Paola Bacchia's delightful recipe for Sicilian apple cake celebrates the combination to perfection. It features a generous amount of juicy apples, warm tones of cinnamon, rum-soaked sultanas, and the nutty goodness of walnuts and pine nuts.
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