Autumn

This dish is sweet, tangy and smoky, with sticky chicken thighs, braised sweetheart cabbage and crispy potatoes. Finished with crumbled feta, it’s the definition of low effort, high reward

A speedy, creamy and comforting recipe. Packed with both chicken breast and eggs to keep you going, this is perfect as an office lunch or for chilly autumn evenings

This chicken stew, where most of the work is done in the slow cooker, is a great-value weekend meal

Cod is a perfect fish for the cooler months. It has a deep flavour and stands up well to other robust flavours, such as these spiced mussels, which also bring a salty sweetness to the dish

These loaded skins are packed with the cheesy, savoury flavours of a Welsh rarebit. Serve with a sharply dressed salad for a deliciously comforting dinner

Use a dense variety of pumpkin or squash here, not the giant lantern type, which have watery flesh and little flavour

This simple and comforting mushroom filo pie is one of our favourite autumnal meals. It’s lightly spiced with nutmeg and mustard, which pair brilliantly with the earthy mushrooms, and it’s all topped with lovely crunchy filo sheets

Inspired by a Chilean ‘corn pie’, or pastel de choclo, spiced beef mince is topped with a fluffy layer of smashed sweetcorn

Deliciously nutty barley contains soluble fibre, while garlic is good for cholesterol and blood pressure. Carrots add flavour and vitamins without spoiling the colour of the beautifully creamy barley