We’ve reached that point in the year where the evenings start getting a little darker, we can no longer leave the house without a jumper, and suddenly we’re craving something a little cosier at the end of the day.
For us, autumn cooking is all about simple, comforting favourites. Creamy pastas, warming traybakes, and hearty stews that make the most of seasonal veg and, even better, leave you with leftovers for lunch the next day. They’re familiar, unfussy dishes, full of the flavours and textures we find ourselves coming back to at this time of year.
So, we’ve pulled together 10 of our favourite cosy dinners for the colder months ahead. Some are speedy enough for a busy weeknight, while others are perfect for those evenings when you have a little more time on your hands.
We’ve been making this risotto on repeat recently! It’s a great example of how simple cooking methods can make seasonal ingredients shine. It’s cosy, creamy, comforting and we’re sure it will be a firm favourite in your household too.
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The different textures are what really make this traybake a hit. Sweet tender squash, golden roasted mushrooms and butter beans mixed with kale and crunchy walnuts, all stirred through with a deliciously creamy Caesar-type dressing made with oozy roasted garlic and cashews.
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This is a brilliant recipe for batch cooking. Red lentils are simmered with sautéed red onion, lots of spices, fresh ginger, garlic and coconut milk. Add to that cinnamon and cumin-roasted butternut squash, finish with a sprinkling of roasted almonds, coconut chips, fresh herbs, chilli and yoghurt — and you have the ultimate winter warmer.
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Roasting the vegetables first gives this soup a deeper, richer flavour. Cauliflower and celeriac blend into a creamy base, while cumin and turmeric add gentle warmth. With 2 of your 5 a day and fibre-rich butter beans, it’s a simple, nourishing bowl.
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This is our nourishing midweek star – one tin, minimal washing up and exactly what you want after a long day. It’s hearty, cosy and a great source fibre, thanks to the squash, mushrooms and borlotti beans. Finish with a handful of rocket and the pesto dressing for a nourishing, low-effort supper.
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This is a cosy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a quiet night in. It’s creamy, garlicky and loaded with mushrooms for a big boost of fibre and antioxidants. A one-pan-wonder that feels deeply soothing whilst still full of goodness.
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This cosy, creamy soup is a brilliant batch-cook hero. Packed with three of your five a day, prebiotics and antioxidants, it punches well above its weight in the nutrition department. We’ve added butter beans for extra fibre, making it even more satisfying.
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This warming one-pot winter stew is packed with nourishing ingredients — carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and iron-rich lentils. Minimal fuss, this recipe is great for cold-weather cooking.
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These cosy butter beans are hearty, wholesome and simple to make. They’re teamed them up with roasted squash and earthy greens for a super satisfying bowl. Simply roast the squash, simmer the beans, and serve with extra-virgin olive oil and peppery watercress.
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This pasta is a perfect warming dinner. The mushrooms, onions and garlic go so well with the creamy yoghurt and lemon sauce, and the spinach, basil and sage add a real freshness to the whole dish. You can add more garlic if you like it super garlicky, and throw in any extra veg, such as peas or spinach, for extra greens.
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Feeling the chill? You will love this warming autumnal soup. The butter beans add plant protein and create a comforting creamy texture; if you prefer, feel free to swap the pumpkin for sweet potatoes or butternut squash. Any leftovers freeze well, so consider cooking up a batch and enjoying it for a speedy mid-week lunch or dinner.
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This bowl of creamy pasta is a delicious winter warmer. Cauliflower leaves sauteed in olive oil add a fresh green flavour and cut back on kitchen waste.
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