Autumn

When it starts getting dark in the afternoon and there's a distinct chill in the air, you know Autumn is on its way

A picture of Delia's A Bit of the Irish Stew with Crusted Dumplings recipe

Irish Stew with Dumplings

Irish Stew is one of the best casserole dishes in the entire world. If you top it with dumplings, then b...

Irish Stew is one of the best casserole dishes in the entire world. If you top it with dumplings, then bake it in the oven so that they turn crusty and crunchy, you...

2 hours

to cook

A Compote of Figs in Marsala

Figs are at their best in autumn and, even if they're not squidgy enough to eat straight, they still respon...

Figs are at their best in autumn and, even if they're not squidgy enough to eat straight, they still respond beautifully to light poaching. In this recipe they impa...

Apple and Almond Crumble

This is a moveable feast because absolutely any fruit can be used. I love it with peaches or apricots in...

This is a moveable feast because absolutely any fruit can be used. I love it with peaches or apricots in summer, in spring it's good with rhubarb, and in autumn I u...

35 minutes - 40 minutes

to cook

Autumn Lamb Braised in Beaujolais

This is certainly one of the best ways to cook lamb in the autumn or winter months – slowly braising it und...

This is certainly one of the best ways to cook lamb in the autumn or winter months – slowly braising it under a tent of foil keeps it beautifully moist and really seem...

2 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes

to cook

Baked Apple Meringues

This is the perfect dessert for someone watching their waistline. I'm quite proud of the fact this taste...

This is the perfect dessert for someone watching their waistline. I'm quite proud of the fact this tastes so sublime without any fat or sugar, but, depending on you...

55 minutes - 1 hour

to cook

Baked Apple and Almond Pudding

Since this recipe was given to me many years ago by the proprietor of the Sign of the Angel in Lacock, it h...

Since this recipe was given to me many years ago by the proprietor of the Sign of the Angel in Lacock, it has become really popular with readers, as I know from their ...

1 hour

to cook

Beef in Cider

This is an inexpensive dish, although special enough for a dinner party – quite simply a classic boeuf bour...

This is an inexpensive dish, although special enough for a dinner party – quite simply a classic boeuf bourguignon only made with cider and every bit as good.

3 hours

to cook

Braised Pork with Prunes

This is my version of a famous French classic with the addition of crisp potatoes on top, rather like a hot...

This is my version of a famous French classic with the addition of crisp potatoes on top, rather like a hotpot.

2 hours 20 minutes

to cook

Cabbage with Bacon, Apples and Cider

The flavours of this recipe combine beautifully, and I think it's an exceptionally good accompaniment to sa...

The flavours of this recipe combine beautifully, and I think it's an exceptionally good accompaniment to sausages and mash.

15 minutes

to cook

Caramelised Apple Flan

This is from a French recipe called tarte Tatin – it's baked, chilled and then served upside down.

40 minutes

to cook

Chicken Cacciatora

This is my version of the famous Italian classic – best made in the autumn when there's a glut of red, ripe...

This is my version of the famous Italian classic – best made in the autumn when there's a glut of red, ripe, full-flavoured tomatoes, but it's still good in winter, as...

40 minutes

to cook

Chunky Apple Cake

Apples are superb in cakes, so in the autumn when there are lots of windfalls around, why not make a few of...

Apples are superb in cakes, so in the autumn when there are lots of windfalls around, why not make a few of these and freeze them.

1 hour

to cook

Compote of Figs in Port

Dessert figs that have become too dry to eat as they are can be excellent made into a compote. This is s...

Dessert figs that have become too dry to eat as they are can be excellent made into a compote. This is superb served with ice cream, but failing that, try it with s...

3 hours

to cook

Courgette Souffle

This will make a very impressive lunchtime dish for 4 people. Vegetarians may like to know that a vegeta...

This will make a very impressive lunchtime dish for 4 people. Vegetarians may like to know that a vegetarian 'style' parmesan cheese is availablve from Bookhams.com

50 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Apple and Almond Trifle

Because I love trifle and am constantly challenged to find a new take on it, here goes. I have used an e...

Because I love trifle and am constantly challenged to find a new take on it, here goes. I have used an excellent ready-made custard myself, but if you want to be mo...

Grilled Autumn Fruits with Sabayon Cider Sauce

This is a very pretty and colourful dessert for the autumn or winter. It can be made well in advance as ...

This is a very pretty and colourful dessert for the autumn or winter. It can be made well in advance as the fruits are served at room temperature, with a sauce to g...

15 minutes - 20 minutes

to cook

Iced English Walnut Cake

You can obviously make this with ready-shelled walnuts. But in the late autumn when English walnuts are ...

You can obviously make this with ready-shelled walnuts. But in the late autumn when English walnuts are about, if you sit down with music or a good radio programme ...

30 minutes

to cook

Italian Braised Beef

This is an adaptation of an old Italian favourite, normally made with veal but here with shin of beef,...

This is an adaptation of an old Italian favourite, normally made with veal but here with shin of beef, which is much more readily available in this country.

3 hours

to cook

Leek and Butternut Squash Soup

Leek and Potato Soup is a number one classic in our house, but for something different try it with what I c...

Leek and Potato Soup is a number one classic in our house, but for something different try it with what I call the perennial pumpkin – butternut squash. In the autu...

40 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Oxtail braised in Cider

Alas, oxtail gets more expensive, but it’s very plentiful in the autumn and just needs some vegetables to e...

Alas, oxtail gets more expensive, but it’s very plentiful in the autumn and just needs some vegetables to eke it out.

3 hours

to cook

Parsnips with a Mustard and Maple Glaze

This is a good combination of flavours, and a nice alternative to plain roast parsnips.

25 minutes

to cook

Pear and Almond Cake with Streusel Topping

This would be my choice for autumn when there are lots of lovely ripe pears around. We like to eat it se...

This would be my choice for autumn when there are lots of lovely ripe pears around. We like to eat it served in slices with pools of Jersey pouring cream.

45 minutes

to cook

Pork in Cider Vinegar Sauce

This recipe has an autumnal ring to it and is for me the first casserole of the winter months. Pork shou...

This recipe has an autumnal ring to it and is for me the first casserole of the winter months. Pork shoulder is an excellent cut for braising and this recipe is sup...

1 hour 15 minutes

to cook

Pot-roasted Chicken Veronique

This is a quite delightful Chicken Pot-roast Veronique: a plump free-range chicken braised with wine, vermo...

This is a quite delightful Chicken Pot-roast Veronique: a plump free-range chicken braised with wine, vermouth and a hint of tarragon and grapes. Add to that some J...

2 hours

to cook