Autumn harvest

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

Synonymous with October, pumpkins appear in pies, soups, stews and roasts at this time of year (not to mention carved into Halloween jack o’lanterns). The plant grows along the ground, trailing over s

By The Happy Pear (thehappypear.ie) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 medium onion2 carrots3 garlic cloves1 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp tomato purée2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce300ml red wine200g oys

By Hamlyn Serves 1 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 8 mins ½ tbsp olive oil75g chestnut mushrooms, trimmed and sliced½ a garlic clove, crushed1 thyme sprig, plus extra to garnish75ml soya or oat cream½ tsp soy s

Create irresistible, soul-warming and fuss-free meals made in one pan, pot or tray with these delicious recipes from bestselling author Hari Beavis

The aubergines we grow in the UK are usually bred from the wild solanum melongena variety, so we’re used to seeing purple, egg-shaped fruits. But there are many varieties available that vary in size,