Top this buttery root veg and streaky bacon boulangère with parmesan breadcrumbs – pure winter comfort
Try our swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère, then discover roast partridge with one-pan boulangère, braised lamb boulangère or boulangère potatoes. Swede, leek and smoky bacon boulangère recipe
Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad
Serve strips of crispy seasoned plaice with a vibrant carrot and green bean salad. Finish with mint and coriander for herby freshness
Try our crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad, then discover plaice with warm tartare butter sauce, tamarind and coconut plaice, breaded plaice with sauce vierge or plaice with brown shrimp butter. Crispy plaice with Thai-style carrot salad recipe
This French cake is so called because the thinly sliced apples meld together in the batter to make the body of the cake and almost disappear
Try our invisible apple cake, then discover Dorset apple cake, spiced toffee apple traybake, cinnamon, pecan and apple crumble bars and toffee apple brioche and butter pudding. Invisible apple cake recipe
Drop that phone – our quick and easy takeaway-inspired recipes provide healthier and cheaper alternatives to fish and chips, pizza, kebabs and more.
Make a comforting dinner at home with our easy takeaway recipes. Want the best pizza recipes or a fully loaded burger? Or are you craving a fragrant curry or hearty kebab? We also have plenty of healthy fakeaway recipes if you're looking for lighter options, including veg-packed curries, nutritious stir-fries and even a cauliflower crust pizza. Fancy something sweet to finish? We've also got recipes for homemade gooey cookie dough, waffles and more to tempt your tastebuds. For more weeknight inspiration, see our easy midweek meals for fajitas, pasta and more.
Make one of our comforting pasta bakes in advance. These twists on family favourites include kale and ricotta lasagne, stuffed pasta shells and mac 'n' cheese
Looking for a comforting pasta bake recipe? Check out our best ever bubbling pasta dishes to feed the family. We have plenty of alternatives to chicken pasta bake and tuna pasta bake recipes, including classic mac 'n' cheese and sloppy joe meatball bake and traditional cheesy beef lasagne. Next, try our best lasagne recipes, best tortellini recipes, best spaghetti recipes, creamy pasta recipes and sausage pasta recipes.
Our mushroom recipes feature portobello, chestnut, porcini and more varieties to create fragrant curries, comforting soups, vibrant stir-fries and more
Looking for mushroom recipe ideas? Want to use up some dried porcini mushrooms or stuff a portobello? Try our recipes, from vegetarian twists on family favourites to experimenting with shiitake mushrooms. For more vegetable ideas, try our meat-free curries or our carrot recipes. Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own mushrooms from our friends at Gardeners’ World.
Our comforting veggie pie recipes are perfect for entertaining. From feta and spinach filo pie to creamy leek puff pastry, we've got lots of inspiration
There's nothing like a warming pie with a golden crust and delicious filling. Our vegetarian pie recipes make for easy meat-free entertaining ideas. Serve up an indulgently gooey cheese pastry or tuck into a hearty vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe. We've got plenty of ways to make the perfect vegetable pie, from classic puff pastry and lighter filo slices to modern twists inspired from different cuisines. Try our ideas below then check out more of our vegetarian entertaining ideas. If you're looking for more meat-free recipes check out our quick vegetarian recipes and christmas vegetarian alternatives. We've got our top vegan recipes, too. Plus, achieve perfect pastry with this easy full-proof flaky pie dough here or see our collection of the best pie recipes.
Our quinoa recipes make the most of this storecupboard staple in nutritious meals, from vibrant sweet potato chilli to vegan burritos and buddha bowls
Looking for quinoa recipes? Want to know how to cook this useful storecupboard ingredient? Try our favourite quinoa salads, chillis and colourful main courses with our top recipes. If you've got a sweet tooth, we've even paired quinoa with chocolate, raspberry and coconut to make a comforting and creamy porridge. Try our ideas below, or check out our vegan chilli ideas here. Get stuck into our best lentil recipes for more filling, nourishing bowlfuls packed with veg and then try our recipes with couscous and our fried rice recipes.
21 Turkish recipes for meze-style feasting
Create a meze feast or Turkish breakfast at home with some of our favourite recipes, from manti dumplings to pide pizza and Turkish eggs
Looking for Turkish recipes? Create your own Turkish meze feast at home. Start with manti dumplings and move on to lamb, pide and more then serve baklava or our Turkish delight-inspired puds. We even have Turkish breakfast ideas to really impress at the weekend. Learn about Turkish coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Easy Turkish recipes Turkish baked aubergine and meatball kebab This easy all-in-one bake is a firm favourite with family and friends – the juicy köfte, meatballs and aubergines just melt in the mouth. Turkish recipe writer Özlem Warren says, "This easy all-in-one bake is a firm favourite with family and friends – the juicy köfte, meatballs and aubergines just melt in the mouth. It is a Gaziantep speciality that you can enjoy in kebab houses in Istanbul, too. In Gaziantep and the southern part of the country, including at my hometown, Antakya, folks prepare this at home and take to the bakery (fırın) to be baked. My homemade version is more of an easy casserole style, everything is cooked in one pot. Please use the long and slim variety of purple aubergines for this kebab." Turkish lahmacun Lahmacun, often referred to as Turkish pizza, is a favourite Middle Eastern flatbread. This version by Özlem Warren features a rich lamb mince topping complemented by a zesty piyaz salad and tangy sumac onions for a burst of flavour. Turkish gözleme Traditionally cooked over a round sac griddle, these stuffed flatbreads are a beloved Turkish snack. Fill them with whatever you fancy – popular choices include mashed potatoes, cheese, chopped spinach, fresh herbs and, for meat lovers, sautéed minced meat. Turkish stuffed peppers There are countless variations of Turkish dolma, but one constant is the generous use of onions and olive oil, which infuse the dish with incredible flavour. Serve these stuffed peppers alongside a refreshing cacik dip, made with cucumber, yogurt, garlic, and mint. Fistikli un kurabiyesi (pistachio shortbread cookies) These crumbly, buttery biscuits are a Turkish national favourite – this version features pistachios in the dough for extra flavour and texture. Classic manti When it comes to comfort food, dumplings always fit the bill. The Polish have pierogi, Italians have ravioli, the Chinese have dim sum – and in Turkey they have manti. Try Hus Vedat's recipe for a delicious starter. Istanbul’s mackerel sandwiches (balik ekmek) Yasmin Khan’s a Turkish street-food favourite is a riot of fried mackerel, salad and a glossy pomegranate molasses dressing. It makes for an easy lunch that's ready in just 20 minutes. Çılbır (Turkish-style poached eggs in garlicky yogurt) Soft poached eggs on a bed of garlicky yogurt topped with herbs and red pepper flakes, çılbır is a versatile dish generally enjoyed as a hot meze. Occe (spring onion fritters) Dunk these pan-fried, herby spring onion fritters into a garlicky yogurt dip and enjoy alongside a Turkish meze-style spread. Hot pepper caponata baked eggs Biber salçasi is a Turkish red pepper paste that skyrockets the flavour of this baked egg dish with roasted aubergines, peppers, feta, capers and olives. Keşkek with aleppo pepper butter and gözleme with caçik At the heart of this Turkish-inspired feast is keşkek – a rich, spiced lamb stew that’s thickened with bulgar wheat. To accompany the stew are soft Turkish gözleme (flatbreads stuffed with leeks, halloumi and aromatic spices), and caçik, a cooling yogurt and cucumber dip. Adana kebabs These Turkish-style kebabs are named after the city of Adana and flavoured with chilli and sumac. Make them to feed a crowd at your next barbecue. Turkish-style ratatouille with yogurt sauce Try this recipe for a quick, easy and simple meal. Low-fat, low-calorie and packed with veggies, it's a great option for a healthy vegetarian dinner. Pide with cheese and peppers This recipe for Turkish-style flatbread with cheese and peppers is vegetarian and feeds four in under an hour. Plus, it's under 500 calories. Full Turkish breakfast – menemen Chef Sabrina Ghayour treats us to her version of the classic Turkish breakfast dish, menemen. A delicious combination of eggs, onions and red peppers, this bold, full-of-flavour recipe makes a great weekend treat. Aubergine and chilli pide Pide can be topped like pizza for a quick, easy meal. Make your dough, then top with aubergine, chilli and spices for a vegetarian lunch or supper. Turkish-style lamb pies Use individual pie tins or a large six-hole muffin tin to make these pies. Match with a juicy shiraz to offset the spicy saucing of the pie. More easy pie recipes here. Honey baklava How do you make the classic Middle Eastern dessert baklava even better? Drench it in salted honey sauce, of course! This sweet 'n' sticky treat comes packed with four types of nut, cardamom and cinnamon. Turkish delight jellies These individual desserts make a pretty finish to a Turkish-style dinner. You can adjust the amount of rose flavouring to your own liking. Turkish delight brownies Not a traditional Turkish recipe, but we've used the sweet treat to take brownies to the next level. Spoon these melting, turkish-delight-spiked brownies straight from the pan and serve with generous dollops of ice cream. Turkish ice cream (dondurma) Try Turkish ice cream this summer, made with goat's milk and vanilla. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Enjoy la dolce vita at home with our favourite Italian recipes – from homemade pasta and pizza to classic antipasti and a decadent semifreddo.
Looking for Italian recipes? Try our ideas and twists here then check out the best Italian starters, best Italian desserts and best Italian baking recipes. Create your own ultimate Italian feast. Start with easy antipasti ideas, including burrata and a summer antipasti board. We have plenty of primi dishes to choose from... think ricotta gnudi and squash gnocchi, posh pasta dishes (including how to make past from scratch) and easy pizza ideas. Italian dishes for main course include Italian sausages with polenta, easy agrodolce chicken and Italian baked meatballs. Finish with some fab Italian dessert ideas such as Italian lemon cake, homemade gelato and affogato. Learn about Italian coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Tuck into your Italian food and escape to Italy virtually with our foodie road trip in Sardinia and Sicily. Not spotted your favourite Italian dish? Do you know an awesome Italian chef or food writer that you’d like to see featured here? Email us or contact us on social media at @olivemagazine to let us know! Jump to: Italian antipasti ideas Italian pasta dishes Pizza recipes Italian primi dishes Italian main course ideas Italian desserts Italian food ideas Italian antipasti ideas Italian-style flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola The combination of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts is usually found in a salad but works brilliantly on this molten cheesy bread. It’s great hot but equally good for lunchboxes the day after. ’Nduja arancini Try this crunchy arancini with punchy 'nduja, Grano Padano and saffron. This easy yet impressive recipe comes from Italian restaurant Bancone in Covent Garden. Rosemary and olive oil focaccia Check out our simple focaccia with rosemary and olive oil. This incredibly moreish bread recipe is easy to make and the perfect side with any starter. Italian scotch olives This Italian scotch egg-style dish sees olives rolled in sausagemeat and breadcrumbs before frying. This recipe comes from Italian restaurant Luca, where it's served with confit garlic mayo and crispy sage leaves. Italian sausage scotch eggs These are an Italian take on a pub classic – switch out pancetta for chorizo and parmesan for manchego if you fancy a trip to sunny Spain instead. Grilled peaches with burrata Juicy peaches give a sweet contrast to creamy burrata and salty serrano ham in this showstopping summer salad. Loaded olive, tomato and pepper focaccia Soft, fluffy squares of salty focaccia, topped with plump green olives, red onion and cherry tomatoes, make the perfect sharing bread for a dinner party. Served with dips like hummus and tapenade, it’s a delicious start to the meal – though there’s a risk guests might fill up before the main course! Grilled vegetable antipasti Kick off a classic Italian meal with these gorgeous grilled veggies. Serve with fresh focaccia, olives and cured meats for an impressive spread. Burrata bruschetta Make this posh bruschetta from London's Mortimer House restaurant for a pretty Italian dish to serve as a dinner party starter. Figs with Grana Padano and pink peppercorn dressing Adding finely grated Grana Padano to the dressing gives a creamy but piquant contrast to the sweet figs for a vibrant starter. Italian pasta dishes From homemade pasta skills to easy midweek ideas, try our Italian pasta dishes. We have plenty more pasta ideas, from vegetarian pasta recipes to posh pasta recipes for a dinner party and our quick and easy pasta dishes. Classic carbonara Spaghetti carbonara is traditionally made with guanciale (cured pork jowl), but smoked pancetta works well, too. Prep all your ingredients first, as it comes together quickly. Sicilian pasta with cauliflower If you’re looking for an alternative to your go-to pasta dish, check out this recipe, which originates from Palermo, the capital of Sicily, and draws heavily from Arabic influences. Classic homemade ravioli Turn your hand to these homemade Italian dumplings, patterned with fresh herbs for an extra-special decorative twist. Beef cannelloni This creamy beef cannelloni is the perfect make-ahead family dinner as chilling the ragu overnight allows the rich flavours to marry together. Tagliolini alle vongole A simple, flavour-packed dish combining clams with punchy garlic, fiery red chilli and fragrant herbs, including salty samphire and fresh parsley. Penne arrabiata This classic and simple Italian dish is on the table in under 30 minutes, and it packs a punch when it comes to flavour. Serve with ciabatta or focaccia to mop up the leftover sauce. Anchovy pasta This is inspired by a traditional Sicilian pasta which has a drier sauce consistency. If you like it saucier, add more pasta cooking water. Seafood linguine The creamy white wine sauce elevates fresh seafood in this elegant pasta dish, served in bowls with a drizzle of olive oil. Spinach, mascarpone and ham hock rotolo Spirals of salty ham hock, creamy mascarpone and spinach create this showstopping pasta bake. Find more flavoursome ham hock recipes, from risottos to salads. Prawn orecchiette with roasted-shell olive oil Check out our easy orecchiette recipe with large juicy prawns and punchy chilli. Impress with this simple yet flavour-packed pasta recipe this weekend. Casarecce with raw tomato sauce This vegan casarecce is super simple and only takes 15 minutes to make. Casarecce is a twisted short pasta that retains a good bite, perfect for this dish. Chicken milanese Cook the perfect crisp chicken for this Italian classic. Enjoy alongside a simple spaghetti pomodoro or in a ciabatta sandwich. White lasagne White lasagne, like white pizza, doesn’t contain tomato sauce but is still rich and savoury. This version with porcini and pancetta is a bit posher than the usual. Look for high-welfare or rose veal mince. We have loads of lasagne recipes here, from classic lasagne to posh porcini lasagne. Lamb, pea and wild garlic lasagne Mitshel Ibrahim, head chef of Venetian-styled restaurant Ombra, shares his showstopping lamb, peas and wild garlic lasagne, perfect for a lazy weekend project or Italian dinner party. Trofie al pesto Using fresh, homemade pesto, this quick to make pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes. A fast and easy weekday meal that all the family will love. Pizza recipes It doesn't get much more Italian than pizza! Here is a selection of our favourite pizza recipes. Pizza bianca with smoked salmon and spring onions Try this delicious pizza bianca (with a creamy white base rather than tomato sauce). Spring onion, rocket and smoked salmon mean this pizza is piled high with fresh summery flavours. Sicilian-style aubergine pizzas These super-easy Sicilian aubergine pizzas are a great twist on a family favourite. They use crème fraîche instead of a tomato base, charred aubergines, sultanas and pesto, with rocket and pine nuts for a bit of extra crunch. Pizza sauce Flavoured with basil and oregano, slather this tomato pizza sauce over doughy bases to make homemade pizza. No-knead pizza with Italian sausage, fennel and burrata This recipe for no-knead pizza is a bit of a leap of faith, but once you get used to the dough it’s a great method to have up your sleeve. Other Italian primi dishes Ricotta gnudi with sage butter These delicate, light-as-air ricotta dumplings will work perfectly as long as you follow the rules. Don’t be tempted to skip the draining or overnight coating time as these are both essential to the gnudi holding their shape. Creamy chicken with spinach and sundried tomatoes This easy Tuscan chicken one-pot is ideal for entertaining, with minimal washing up required. It’s bound to become a family favourite, and its versatility with any carb means you can switch it up to keep things exciting. Fried gnocchi with broad beans, parma ham, ricotta and sage This combo of cool lemony ricotta and crisp golden fried gnocchi is an absolute winner. Broad bean and mint panzanella with burrata This recipe makes a great spring salad, packed with lots of tangy flavours from anchovies and capers as well as creamy burrata and fresh broad beans. Puntarelle salad with anchovies and capers If you’re looking for a green salad to add to your Italian spread, try this super-fresh puntarelle, anchovies and caper salad from Ombra restaurant's Mitshel Ibrahim. It’s also perfect as a side to lasagne. Italian main course ideas From fresh fish with almond dressing to Italian sausages and family-style meatball ideas, try our best Italian main meals here. Cacciucco (Tuscan fish stew) Cacciucco is a fish stew from Livorno, a port on the coast of Tuscany, and it should contain five types of seafood. This recipe comes from Caldesi in Campagna, an Italian restaurant in Bray. Braised Italian sausages with cheesy polenta Italian-style sausages with streaky bacon, herbs and a splash of red wine. Serve with some cheesy polenta for extra flavour and you've got a quick and easy midweek meal for all the family. Italian baked meatballs Meatballs baked in rich tomato sauce with a melting mozzarella topping - this recipe is all about comfort food. It's also perfect for freezing, making it a great option for when you don't want to cook mid-week. Cacio e pepe chicken patchwork pie This impressive pie uses all the flavours of one of our favourite pasta dishes to create a rich, peppery sauce. Adjust the amount of pepper to suit your taste. Black seafood risotto This dish from the kitchens of Covent Garden’s Ave Mario sees risotto topped with clams, mussels, squid and langoustines. Italian sausage-stuffed peppers We love the bold flavour combinations in this recipe for Italian sausage-stuffed peppers. What makes it even better, is that this dish can be made in under an hour - perfect for a comforting midweek meal. Scallop risotto Browning your butter adds nuttiness to this creamy scallop risotto, enlivened by garlic, fresh chives, lemon juice and a pinch of aromatic ground mace. Courgette parmigiana This is great for using up a glut of courgettes you might have acquired over the summer months. Top with golden toasted pine nuts for extra crunch. Italian sausage and veg tray roast This easy recipe is ideal when you're short on time. Just bung it all in the oven and you have yourself a hearty and healthy springtime meal. Tomato risotto This comforting dish is packed with simple Italian flavours, and topped with shredded basil and parmesan. Courgette parmigiana This is great for using up a glut of courgettes you might have acquired over the summer months. Top with golden toasted pine nuts for extra crunch. Leek risotto Treat yourself to our beautifully creamy leek risotto with a fried anchovy and breadcrumb topping. The key to the perfect risotto is patience. Italian desserts Try our Italian dessert recipes, from summery Amalfi lemon cake to rich semifreddo, we've got lots of treats to end your Italian meal. More Italian dessert recipes here. Classic tiramisu Whip up our smart, authentic version of this classic Italian dessert, made with mascarpone, marsala and savoiardi biscuits soaked in coffee and Tia Maria. Rich chocolate and hazelnut torte Our chocolate and hazelnut torte is a seriously creamy and indulgent weekend treat. This recipe only takes 30 minutes to whip up and can feed up to 12 people. Buttermilk and sage panna cotta This panna cotta with black pepper honeycomb from Rachel Karasik may sound odd but it really, really works. Biscotti These twice-baked biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. They are traditionally made with skin-on almonds that give a delicate nutty flavour. Lemon and elderflower maritozzi with pistachio and raspberry Pillowy soft brioche buns are bursting with lemon zest and elderflower cordial-spiked cream, topped with freeze-dried raspberries and chopped pistachios. Pistachio and raspberry tiramisu This modern take on the traditional Italian layered dessert pairs trendy pistachio with fresh, in-season summer raspberries, creating a light and refreshing treat perfect for warmer days. Sgroppino Serve this cocktail-dessert hybrid for an easy yet impressive end to an Italian-inspired al fresco dinner. Tiramisu brownies Not strictly Italian, but this bake brings together all the best bits of a classic tiramisu with the rich, fudgy comfort of a brownie – a match made in dessert heaven. Olive oil cake Serve a slice of sunshine with this lemon-scented cake made with ground almonds and extra-virgin olive oil, dusted with icing sugar. Sicilian ricotta cake This quick and easy all-in-one cake is a breeze to make and will wow everyone at the table. Italian Easter cake (colomba cake) This traditional Italian Easter cake, shaped like a dove and topped with candied fruit, sugar and almonds, is a yeasty bake that's a similar to a panettone. Cannoli Make a batch of homemade cannoli for a sweet Italian treat for your next dinner party, served with a shot of espresso. Almond and Amalfi lemon cake Give our Italian almond and Amalfi lemon cake a go. The Amalfi lemons have a strong aroma and are slightly sweeter than regular lemons. This light summery cake is seriously moreish. Chocolate and hazelnut meringue semifreddo Semifreddo is a type of ice cream with a mousse-like texture. This recipe not only looks impressive but can be made in advance for easy dinner party entertaining. Plus, there's no churning required. Italian Christmas cake This chocolate hazelnut cake (torta alla nocciola) celebrates a classic combination and is deliciously indulgent. It makes for a great dinner party dessert or festive bake.
31 sweet and savoury pumpkin recipes that are perfect for autumn
Our perfect pumpkin recipes make the most of this vibrant autumnal veg in everything from comforting curries and soups to pumpkin pie, donuts and muffins
Looking for pumpkin recipes? Roast pumpkin is an autumnal classic, so try it in pumpkin soup, curry and the ultimate pumpkin pie. We're big on zero waste at olive, so we've also included ideas for how to use pumpkin seeds (savoury granola anyone?). Whether it's Thanksgiving or Halloween, we've got a pumpkin recipe for every occasion (Be careful, though, as not all carving pumpkins are edible!). Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own pumpkins from our friends at Gardeners' World. Pumpkin recipes Baked baby pumpkin with red curry prawns Red curry prawns are combined with baked pumpkins in this gluten-free main. You could use small butternut squashes instead – the cooking time might need to be adjusted, however. Pumpkin soup Serve this in big mugs with fat fingers of melty cheese toasties for dipping. See more of our favourite autumn soup recipes. Thai pumpkin curry (gaeng fak thong) Make the most of seasonal pumpkins or butternut squash in this Thai curry, flavoured with dill, fish sauce and homemade red and green chilli paste. Pumpkin gingerbread milk Make the most of canned pumpkin in this warming winter drink, perfect for sipping alongside a meditation or mindfulness session. Pumpkin pie The best pumpkin pie. Designed to impress, this rich creamy pud uses bought pastry, making it easy but still a special bake. Maple cream goes on the side. Bake one of our sweet tart recipes for your next gathering. Pumpkin risotto This hearty, warming risotto sees chunks of pumpkin roasted with mace and garlic until golden and caramelised, before being stirred through silky risotto and finished with crispy sage. Pumpkin spice latte Follow expert barista Celeste Wong's step-by-step guide to making the perfect version of this comforting, autumnal coffee. Check out more autumn coffee ideas including a cinnamon toast crunch coffee... Pumpkin falafels These falafels are fun to share, adaptable, vegan and gluten-free. Serve with a cashew 'tahini' sauce and shredded red cabbage salad for a feast. This recipe comes from London's Honey & Co restaurant. Pumpkin cake Dotted with nuts and flavoured with maple syrup, this seasonal pumpkin cake is finished with a zesty soft cheese topping. Perfect for a Halloween treat or Bonfire Night slice. Pumpkin curry Make the most of pumpkin season with this easy, warming one-pot. Discover more vegetarian curry recipes, from aubergine dhansak to paneer tikka masala. Pumpkin gnudi Straight from The Baring pub kitchen, this recipe for pumpkin and ricotta dumplings with crisp radicchio and tangy buttermilk sauce is an impressive vegetarian main. Pumpkin pesto tart Use chilli pesto to add a lovely warming kick to this pumpkin, pine nut and chilli pesto tart. It's great served warm with rocket salad and can easily be made ahead. Spiced pumpkin tart In this pumpkin tart, the filling is infused with warming cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and topped with grated roast hazelnuts – it’s a perfect winter dessert. Prawn and pumpkin curry This impressive prawn and pumpkin curry may look complicated, but once you have all the ingredients prepped it’s quite quick to make. Serve with steamed basmati rice and top the curry with crisp fried shallots and fried curry leaves, or fresh coriander. Try more of our top curry recipes here... Pumpkin muffins Make your own pumpkin purée to combine with warming autumnal spices for these seasonal pumpkin muffins. Top with cream cheese frosting for a stunning finish. Vegan pumpkin pie Ready-made pastry and a tin of pumpkin purée make this plant-based pie very easy to whip up. It's a sweet, spiced treat that's perfect for autumn. See more vegan dessert recipes. Gnocchi with squash, amaretti and rocket Amaretti may seem like a strange addition to a savoury dish, but in this recipe for gnocchi with squash (you can also use pumpkin), amaretti and rocket, the subtle, sweet crunch really works. It's vegetarian and ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a midweek meal. Roast pumpkin salad Check out this roast pumpkin and chickpea vegetarian salad. This super easy gluten free recipe makes an ideal midweek meal for the family. Plus, it's low in calories, too. Check out our vegetarian salad recipes here... Pumpkin iced ring doughnuts Baked not fried, these pumpkin spiced doughnuts with salted maple glaze not only look stunning but are easy to make, too. You’ll need 6-hole doughnut tins for these. We used Wilton from amazon.co.uk. Sri Lankan pumpkin fry with coconut Serve this spice-filled pumpkin fry with coconut as a side dish to any Sri Lankan-style feast. The recipe uses butternut squash but you can easily substitute with pumpkin. Rich with flavour, it is also vegan and gluten-free. Kale, pumpkin and bacon stew Sometimes comfort food comes with a high calorie count. Not this delicious pumpkin, bacon and kale pot which comes in at less than 250 calories but feels like a lot more. Serve with crunchy, buttered sourdough toast for a midweek treat. Kale salad with roasted pumpkin, pomegranate molasses and almonds You can use either a pumpkin or butternut squash in this veggie salad. It's easy, ready in 35 minutes and, best of all, under 300 calories. With rich pomegranate molasses, sweet squash and crunchy almonds, it's so packed full of flavour that you'll forget you're being virtuous. Roast pumpkin and fennel with mushrooms This warming veggie recipe is ideal to serve on a wintery Sunday. Roast pumpkin and fennel together then add in buttery fried mushrooms and a drizzle of rich mustard and tarragon cream. This dish could work as a vegetarian main, or a side dish with roast beef or lamb. Japanese mushroom, chestnut and pumpkin pilaf If you can get hold of fresh shitake mushrooms this dish is on the table in just 20 minutes, perfect for mid-week! Alternatively you can use vac-packed ones: Merchant Gourmet can be found in most supermarkets. Pumpkin seed recipes Butternut squash soup Spice up your butternut squash soup with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and a crumble of feta cheese thrown in for good measure! Pumpkin seed butter on rye This makes the perfect vegan toast topper for breakfast. Serve with apple and chia seeds for an energy boosting brekkie. Add date nectar (available from Sainsbury’s and Waitrose) for sweetness, or leave out for savoury toast toppings. Burrata with savoury granola Ever thought of baking a batch of savoury granola? Check out this super simple spiced recipe with cumin seeds, smoked paprika and crunchy pumpkin seeds. We've served our's with creamy burrata - perfect for an easy but flavoursome starter recipe. Try our impressive starter recipes here... Sweet potato and miso mash Sweet potato just got sweeter with this clever addition of miso seasoning and pumpkin seeds. It's easy to make, vegetarian and the perfect side dish to complete your meal. Banana and pumpkin seed muffins Add some crunch to your morning muffin with our best ever banana and pumpkin seed muffin recipe. Packed with energy they are the perfect way to start the day. Bake a batch of muffins with our ideas here... Granola clusters with yogurt drizzle Check out this recipe for our super-quick and easy granola clusters. These make for a great mid-morning or energy-boosting snack. Overnight oats This healthy, no-fuss breakfast can be prepped just five minutes the night before, ready for you in the morning. Customise with your choice of fruit, nuts, seeds and other toppings. How to roast pumpkin The best way to cook pumpkin is by roasting as it often has a high water content so this helps dry it out a little and concentrate the flavour. Use a large, heavy knife to break the pumpkin down into manageable pieces, scoop out any seeds and use a potato peeler to peel away the skin. Cut into wedges or chunks then toss with a splash of olive oil and lots of seasoning. Spread out on a large non-stick baking tray then cook in a 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 oven until tender. The timing will depend on your pumpkin but it should take around 30-40 minutes. How to toast pumpkin seeds To toast your pumpkin seeds, scoop out of the cavity of the pumpkin into a bowl. Rinse the seeds with water to get rid of any remaining pulp then pat as dry as possible on kitchen paper. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Spread the dried seeds out on a non-stick baking tray. Add a splash of olive oil and a good pinch of sea salt flakes then toss everything together. If you want to add any extra flavourings (chilli flakes, smoked paprika, cumin seeds, garam masala are all good) then sprinkle over at this point and toss. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly golden. Cool on the tray then keep in an airtight jar for snacking. What to do with leftover pumpkin Have you carved up the perfect pumpkin design for Halloween? Rather than throwing away the leftovers, you can use any edible parts in a range of savoury dishes, snacks and bakes. Our pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie below involve blitzing up pieces of pumpkin to form a smooth purée, or you can grate them to give an extra moist texture in our pumpkin cake. Whole wedges of pumpkin work well in pumpkin curry and risotto, or you can slice them thinly to make our stunning pumpkin pesto tart Pumpkin seeds can also be put to great use as a topper for soups, muffins and overnight oats.
A speedy protein-rich lunch, featuring spinach, giant baked beans and mature cheddar. Serve in wholemeal wraps for ease
Try our cheesy bean omelette wraps, then discover our healthy spinach omelette, mushroom omelette and vegetable frittata recipe. Eggs are a great source of energy to start your day. Discover more high energy foods and recipe suggestions to keep you fuelled. You can assemble the wraps ahead and store in the fridge in an airtight container for three days. To reheat in the microwave, remove the paper or foil and cook for 1-2 mins on high until piping hot. The wraps can also be frozen for up to a month – defrost overnight in the fridge and follow reheating instructions. Cheesy bean omelette wraps recipe
Spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce
Serve tender slices of paprika-infused sirloin steak with a fresh and funky pineapple, bean and red chilli salad
Try our spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce, then discover our perfect steak, Japanese tomahawk steak, rib-eye steak, steak au poivre and more of the best steak recipes. Spiced steak with bean salad and avocado sauce recipe
Mediterranean-inspired herby grain salad
A vibrant, crunchy salad packed with protein-rich quinoa, roasted almonds, fresh herbs and a quick oregano and lemon dressing
Try our Mediterranean-inspired herby grain salad, then try our beetroot, orange and feta salad, warm lentil, avocado and feta salad and smashed chickpea and feta salad. Now try more feta recipes. You can use regular cucumbers if you prefer but we’d suggest removing the seeds to stop the salad going soggy. You can blitz the seeds with ice, mint, lemon juice and water for a refreshing drink that ensures no waste. Mediterranean-inspired herby grain salad recipe
This creamy vegan pasta packs in both flavour and plant points
Try our whipped harissa tofu pasta, then discover our recipes for silken tofu, crispy baked tofu, tofu stir-fry, vegan stir-fry, tofu katsu curry and more tofu recipes. Whipped harissa tofu pasta recipe
Smoked ham stuffed dumplings (Bramborové knedlíky plnené uzeným masem)
These Czech dumplings, made with only the simplest of ingredients, are served sprinkled with golden crispy onions
Try Evie Harbury's smoked ham stuffed dumplings (Bramborove knedliky plnene uzenym masem), then discover pierogi, manti, Chinese soup dumplings, or Jeremy Pang's pan-fried soup dumpling. Satisfying to both make and eat, this recipe has such simple ingredients and yet delivers an interesting and massively filling plate of food. In the Czech Republic you can buy a large piece of cooked smoked ham in any supermarket or butcher but, as that is not the case everywhere else, I have suggested using pancetta instead. These dumplings are served sprinkled with what I’ve heard described as České zlato {chess-kair zla-toh}, ‘Czech gold’, a poetic term for golden crispy onions that accurately expresses just how valuable a part of the meal they are: the all-important finishing touch that brings the whole dish together. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs: Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Smoked ham stuffed dumplings (Bramborové knedlíky plnené uzeným masem) recipe
Sweet potato dauphinoise pithivier with toasted almonds and shallot green beans
This pithivier reheats really well – any leftovers can be revived for 20 minutes in the oven until piping hot
Try our sweet potato dauphinoise pithivier with toasted almonds and shallot green beans, then discover our mushroom wellington, Christmas nut roast, vegetarian Christmas wreath and more vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes. Sweet potato dauphinoise pithivier with toasted almonds and shallot green beans recipe
Italian stuffed turkey crown with agrodolce sprouts
Elevate regular stuffing with herbs, garlic and marsala, and serve with flavour-packed sweet and sour sprouts
Try our Italian stuffed turkey crown with agrodolce sprouts, then check out our easy turkey crown, roast turkey breast, turkey gravy and more Christmas turkey recipes. Serve with all the Christmas trimmings, such as pigs in blankets, roast carrots and parsnips, roast potatoes and Christmas red cabbage. Italian stuffed turkey crown with agrodolce sprouts recipe
This Swedish Christmas Eve classic is simple to prepare in advance and tastes just as good the next day. Don’t forget the almond – whoever finds it is said to win good fortune for the year
Try Sebastian's Swedish baked rice pudding, then discover cardamom rice pudding, classic rice pudding and Spanish rice pudding. Swedish baked rice pudding recipe
Bake these biscuits, sandwiched together with a gooey layer of jam – the textures balance carefully on the line between beautifully crumbly and deliciously melty
Try Evie Harbury's linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi), then discover raspberry and pistachio linzer tart, cereal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, shortbread, empire biscuits and more easy cookie recipes. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs: Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Linzer cookies (Linecke cukrovi) recipe