Four autumn menus

Enjoy one of these delectable autumnal menus with family or friends, now that the nights are drawing in and barbecues are fast losing their appeal.

Four autumn menus

Meal for two

Rosemary seared scallops with pancetta, radicchio and toasted hazelnuts

Rosemary seared scallops with pancetta, radicchio and toasted hazelnuts

This sensuous starter is a perfect beginning to a romantic meal for two. Why wait for Valentine's Day?

Pot-roast guinea fowl with pistachio stuffing

Pot-roast guinea fowl with pistachio stuffing

Guinea fowl is not just a pot roast, this bird makes a classy centrepiece to a dinner table.

Italian trifle

Italian trifle

These trifles are naughty yet nice and can be made up to 2 hours in advance.

 


Menu for four

Cannellini beans and rosemary on bruschetta

Cannellini beans and rosemary on bruschetta

This easy vegetarian bruschetta recipe makes a satisfying lunch, starter or nibble at parties.

Slow-roast salmon with simple white wine and thyme risotto

Slow-roast salmon with simple white wine and thyme risotto

A warming dish made from slow-roasting salmon and pairing it with a light, simple thyme risotto.

Pear and banana granola crumble

Pear and banana granola crumble

A variation on a traditional fruit crumble, this pud has granola as the topping.

 


Menu for six

Poached trout, beetroot and new potato salad with horseradish dressing

Poached trout, beetroot and new potato salad with horseradish dressing

This seasonal dish of beetroot and trout makes a fantastic starter or main course.

Roast leg of lamb stuffed with spinach and gremolata

Roast leg of lamb stuffed with spinach and gremolata

This makes the perfect holiday roast. Gremolata is simply an Italian word for a mix of lemon, parsley and garlic.

Swirled chocolate and salted caramel tarts

Swirled chocolate and salted caramel tarts

Bite into this salted caramel tart recipe and first there's the sweetness of caramel, then a hint of dark chocolate bitterness, followed by the tingle of salt. Oh. My. God.

 


Menu for eight

Pork terrine with pickled pears

Pork terrine with pickled pears

For maximum flavour, the terrine in this glorious starter is best made 2 days ahead.

Torta Pasqualina

Torta Pasqualina

This Italian pie is full of robust flavours such as artichokes, spinach, parsley and ricotta - and is perfect for vegetarians.

Apple crumble ice cream

Apple crumble ice cream

Apple pie is a popular Sunday lunch dessert, but in summer so is ice cream. This recipe literally combines the two.

 

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