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We’ve upped the flavour stakes on these by adding a simple seasoning that also brings a bit more crunch. SERVES 6-8 PREP 10 mins COOK 1 hr 30 mins EASY VE ❄ 2kg Maris Piper or King Edwardpotatoes6 tbs

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling COOK 50 mins EASY 1 medium pumpkin or butternutsquash2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oilpinch of Aleppo chilli flakes, plusextra to serve (optional)3 tbsp maple syrup100g

A crowd-pleasing pie with a rich, buttery filling. Sage leaves are baked into the pastry while the beetroot adds vibrant colour. SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus40 mins chilling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFOR

Pack these moreish little tarts into a freezerproof container for an easy cook-from-frozen solution. MAKES 6 PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 1 hr 15 mins EASY ❄ 4 red onions, thinly sliced2 tbsp sunflo

Ingredients (Serves 6) ◆ 600ml milk ◆ 1 small onion, peeled and halved ◆ 3-4 cloves ◆ 1 bay leaf ◆ 1 star anise (optional) ◆ Approx. 150g fresh breadcrumbs ◆ Knob of butter ◆ Pinch of ground allspice