From cheesy lasagne alla Portofino to Sicilian apple cake.
9 Heartwarming Recipes to Make This Autumn
From cheesy lasagne alla Portofino to Sicilian apple cake.
When the leaves start to change and the weather cools down, one of the biggest comforts in life is heartwarming food. The autumn months call for wholesome meals that are quick and easy to make and that will sustain you through the colder days.
From a filling pumpkin gnocchi to a comforting apple cake, there’s something for everyone in this season’s lineup of delicious and cosy recipes. It's time to tuck into an autumnal feast of tasty treats.
1. Confit Garlic and Parsley Bread
Butter and carbs – need we say more?
This elevated garlic bread is the perfect starter or side dish to pair with any pasta. With its hot-buttered interior, crispy exterior, and fragrant notes it's the ultimate snack that children and adults alike get excited tucking into.
2. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yoghurt and Pistachios
This recipe involves roasting sweet potatoes and pairing them with a creamy, umami concoction of Greek yoghurt, miso paste, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
Topped with pistachios for a nutty taste and a complementary crunch, this recipe boasts a wonderful flavour profile and well-balanced textures.
3. Brothy White Bean and Kale Soup
When the weather starts cooling down, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, hearty soup. Tomatoes, leafy greens, spices, herbs, and legumes culminate to create a meal that's heartwarming, delicious, and perfect for any occasion ranging from a dinner party with friends to a rainy day in bed. Topped with croutons for added crunch and carby goodness, it truly is the most well-rounded of soups.
4. Pumpkin Gnocchi With Butter and Sage
If there's one ingredient that screams autumn, it's pumpkins! And when you combine them with the hearty goodness of gnocchi and butter, you're in for a comforting treat.
Topped with crunchy pine nuts and sage leaves, this vibrant dish will become a household favourite.
5. Cheesy Lasagne Alla Portofino
You can't go wrong with lasagne with its creamy, rich layers. It's a true crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and assemble. Packed with spinach and basil along with a velvety bechamel sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese, this dish is indulgent and delicious.
6. Foglie D’Ulivo With Romesco Sauce and Burrata
Another pasta dish that's simple yet indulgent is this vibrant foglie d’ulivo. Rich and flavourful, it features romesco sauce, topped with the creamy decadence of burrata. don't blame us if guests want seconds!
7. Cavatelli With Creamy Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella
This easy-to-make baked pasta from Highboy LA could very well be your next obsession. This recipe sees large pasta shells stuffed with spinach and plenty of cheesy goodness – we're talking ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan – baked in a marinara sauce and topped with basil.
8. Sicilian Apple Cake
Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and Paola Bacchia's delightful recipe for Sicilian apple cake celebrates the combination to perfection. It features a generous amount of juicy apples, warm tones of cinnamon, rum-soaked sultanas, and the nutty goodness of walnuts and pine nuts.
9. Carrot Cake
Another delicious cake to nibble on for morning tea or dessert is Ashely Alexander of Gather & Feast's luxurious carrot cake. It's delightfully simple to make, incredibly moist, smothered in a velvety cream cheese icing, and perfumed with a mix of warming spices.
