Autumn is a month where the fruits in the super markets start to change and the ice cream counters are reduced to hold Christmas party things such as mince pies and savoury party snacks.

Autumn food can be just as delicious as summer food if planned correctly. Salads can still be made but instead of cold fillings why not have a warmed tossed salad with a warm meat or dressing served with warm toasted baguettes and butter.



Warm crumbles with winter berries are very popular and easy to make. They make a great addition to any meal and taste wonderful.



For the quick way warm up the fruit in a pan or microwave until they are soft apply two table spoons of sugar and gently heat again. Use a crumble mix pre-made to add water and pour over the top, place in the oven until browned and enjoy with ice-cream, custard, or whipped cream.



Everyone makes it different but to make it all from scratch using fruits that are fresh and in season follow a cookery book or measures and quantities.



A popular autumn meal is casseroles served hot with fresh vegetables and dumplings. A slow cooker is an ideal way to cook and prepare a casserole. Choose vegetables that give off a lovely flavour when slowly simmered such as onions, carrots, celery, Swede and many more. Place in with a meat or quorn alternative of your choice and add a casserole mix packet for added flavour place on the lid and leave, go to work etc. After around 4 hours the meal is cooked beautifully and ready to add the dumplings, serve hot.



There is no set meal for any season but autumn is well known for stews, casseroles, soups broths and warmer dishes to take off the chill. Many famous cook and chefs bring out book with dishes inspired for autumn.