Beetroot and Roasted Almond Dip – great served on flatbread

Fresh Fig Upside Down Cake with Maple Syrup Ice Cream

Simple Chocolate Mousse and shortbread

Keralan Prawn Curry – Chilly evenings call for wholesome curries like these which take less than 30 minutes to prepare

Aromatic Chicken Handi – uniquely aromatic flavours of Pakistan

Lamb mince in a rich, red wine and tomato sauce, spiked with oregano and cinnamon layered with sliced aubergine

Fresh Fig Salad with Blue Cheese, Smoked Ham and Walnuts

A simple recipe with brown butter, walnuts, lemon, garlic and pasta for dish that warms the soul.

Danish Apple Cake – apples, buttery rolled oats, cream and chocolate combined for an indulgent pudding.

Gluten-free spiced butternut squash and pecan cupcakes with ginger buttercream

Baked beans get the gourmet treatment from legendary pub chef Tom Kerridge in this wonderfully homely baked beans recipe.

Lemon tart comes in various delicious guises. We love Tess’s version with a lemony pastry base and some pistachio nuts for colour.

Great for Tea Time

Rosewater and pistachio cupcakes with marscapone cream frosting

Regency cupcake from the UK – Queen Cakes.

Venison makes a gamier alternative to beef and the loin is perfect for using in a Wellington.

Andy Mcleigh’s Roast Loin of venison with butternut squash, girolles and roast treviso.

A simple pea veloute recipe is made a little bit tougher by the inclusion of a fennel sorbet – but you can leave this out if you prefer.

Mini blackcurrant cheesecakes with a ginger and coconut crust

Delicious Hay Mayonnaise