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There’s a host of wines to explore, so why not step out of your comfort zone and pour something new? Here’s our guide to the best the season has to offer, plus tips on how to make the most of exploring – and sharing – new tasting adventures this autumn

You get two freezer recipes in one here: the chicken and the sauce, which is great over pasta or spread on a pizza base. Breadcrumbed chicken can be cooked from frozen. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 40 mins ■ Coo

It’s what everyone has been waiting for – pudding! These deliver on taste, are easily assembled or can be made ahead

SEITAN HAM 400g vital wheat gluten (see recipe intro) 2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 300g cooked, peeled beetroot 190g silken tofu 4 tbsp white or brown miso paste 3 tbsp Marmite 50ml vegeta

Serves 6-8 Hands-on time 30 min WHY THEY’RE THE BEST If you cook your sprouts like little potato fondants (frying them until crisp, then braising in a good flavoursome stock to cook them through), you