Posts tagged autumn
Winter Greens And Grana Padano Spaghetti

This is one of my favourite things to make when the weather turns cooler. The sauce is glossy and rich and full of the good stuff. I love the depth of flavour that the Grana Padano Riserva brings to this, almost nutty and umami. Go for smoked garlic if you can, otherwise regular will do. This is such a quick recipe to prepare and perfect for a midweek meal.

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Roasted Squash Linguine

This is such a delicious dish for autumn. The onion squash, also known as red kuri squash has the most wonderfully soft interior and skin when roasted and makes a fantastic pasta sauce. I used fresh linguine for this from Daylesford Farm which was perfect for this. I’ve finished off with a nutty sage and rosemary browned butter that takes this dish to the next level. Perfect for a dinner party or date night.

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Fig, Ricotta Crostata

This is one of my favourite things to make when figs are in season. The squishier they are the better. I love a splash of booze in this and use Cointreau or amaretto but you could use any sweet liqueur or add a little orange juice if you liked too. The best thing about this is that there is no need to roll the pastry, just press it in and up the pan. If it looks rustic you’re doing it right!

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