Featured Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Monday, September 29, 2025 |
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Super chocolaty, moist and with a fine pumpkin cheesecake swirl: these pumpkin brownies literally melt in your mouth! Served with a hot cup of tea, they really put one in the mood for autumn.
Is there really pumpkin in there? DEFINITELY! The all-rounder Hokkaido is mixed into the brownie as a pumpkin cheesecake swirl. It not only gives the little chocolate cake a visual upgrade, but also a special juiciness and mild sweetness. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice are also included and make this autumnal treat perfect. If you like, you can also add a little ginger or simply use pumpkin pie spice blend. Fancy a little crunch? Then stir in some chopped nuts or pumpkin seeds to the batter.
Pumpkin Mousse Terrine
Sunday, September 28, 2025 |
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The savoury pumpkin mousse terrine is the perfect combination of fluffy, creamy texture and piquant flavours. This dish cleverly balances the sweetness of pumpkin with savoury ingredients. It is ideal as a starter, with a salad, or for sandwiches and goes wonderfully with an autumn menu.
If you don’t have French Noilly Prat vermouth, use Italian Cinzano or even a white wine instead. Admittedly, this is somewhat time-consuming to make, but it never ceases to amaze. Try it, you'll be blown away! Use a pretty triangular terrine mould if you happen to have one, otherwise, a cake pan lined with plastic film works just as fine.
Pesto Rice-stuffed Butternut Pumpkin
Saturday, September 27, 2025 |
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This gluten free stuffed pumpkin recipe uses smaller butternut squashes for a cosy and delicious meal in autumn / winter months. Filled with a mixture with basmati rice, pesto, pistachios, feta and celery, this can also be made as one larger pumpkin or with other varieties of pumpkins. You just need to adjust the cooking time. Use brown or wild rice if desired.
Ras el Hanout Pumpkin Falafels
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
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Falafel is a dish that, when prepared well, can be exceptionally delicious. Or completely inedible. For me, falafel must be hot and really crispy on the outside, but soft and slightly fluffy within, yet still juicy. The seasoning must also be just right: chickpeas tend to absorb the flavour of their accompanying ingredients, making them really versatile. However, you don’t want to overpowers the delicious flavour of the chickpeas by over-seasoning. The grated butternut pumpkin adds a little sweetness and keeps these little treats from drying out. The falafels can be baked in the oven, airfried, or shallow-fried, but deep-frying proves the best option and creates a crispy exterior while keeping the interior moist. These falafels are delicious, perfect to share, and naturally gluten free. Enjoy them in a salad, stuffed inside pita pocket, or on their own.
Pumpkin Cheddar Bread
Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
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Soft and tender pumpkin Cheddar yeast bread made from scratch. It’s delicious fresh or toasted and perfect for breakfast or sandwich. I used mashed roasted pumpkin, so it’s probably drier than the canned one. Adjust the liquid if necessary. Bold, sharp vintage Cheddar provides a nice contrast to the sweet creamy pumpkin, but you can use other aged cheese too.
Chermoula Chicken with Butternut Squash
Friday, March 28, 2025 |
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An easy one-tray dish, perfect for any weekday meal. Crispy, succulent chicken legs and butternut squash are smothered together in one pan with a punchy, aromatic chermoula marinade, allowing the flavours to seep into each other. Chermoula is a North African marinade or a relish made using coriander or a mix of herbs, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika and cumin. Although each country has its version of chermoula, the taste is always very similar. It traditionally was used to flavour seafood, esp. fish, but it can be used to marinate vegetables and various meats.
Pumpkin Kofta with Avocado Sauce
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
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A meatless and gluten-free take on Turkish koftas / meatballs with finely grated pumpkin and lots of warming spices. The creamy avocado sauce is the perfect balance to the aromatic, crunchy kofta. A great recipe that both vegetarians and carnivores would enjoy. I have shaped kofta into sausage form, but you can shape them into balls or patties.
Pumpkin, Mince and Spinach Gratin
Friday, November 22, 2024 |
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Bring pumpkin to your dinner table with this moreish pumpkin and mince gratin that can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. There are plenty of herbs and coarsely chopped spinach in the mince mixture. The pumpkin in this dish keeps the meat really tender and juicy. Serve this as a standalone meal or with a side salad, pasta or bread.
Bacon Roasted Hokkaido with Spinach Apricot Salad
Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
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Colourful, flavourful and easy to make, these bacon roasted pumpkin wedges with spinach salad are great as an appetizer, side dish or even a light lunch. Anything wrapped with bacon is superfood if you ask me, and the spinach salad with dried apricot and toasted pine nuts is a star on its own too. This is one ultimate cold weather comfort food you’ll treat yourself to again and again. Use other types of winter squashes (acorn, kent or butternut are all great) if you can't find hokkaido.
Beef Short Ribs with Maple Pumpkin Puree and Pangrattato
Friday, November 08, 2024 |
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Tuck into this glorious cut of braised beef ribs, resting atop a mountain of creamy pumpkin pureé and pangrattato. It's truly the ultimate comfort food for winter.
Pangrattato is an Italian condiment used to take your dishes to the next level! They are breadcrumbs which have been seasoned and toasted to bring some crunch and texture to dishes such as pastas, vegetables and other dishes. Traditionally, it's made using stale bread, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. I have used ground pork rind instead to make the recipe lowcarb-friendly.
Tahini Butternut Squash Soup
Tuesday, November 05, 2024 |
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When the weather turns and the thermometer dips, a hot bowl of soup is just delightful. Though so creamy and rich, this gluten free butternut squash soup contains no cream (except a few drops of coconut cream for the garnish). The secret lies in the add of tahini. Serve with a slice of homemade bread and top with a few crispy sage leaves, for a hearty bowl of creamy goodness. It’s one of the easiest meals to make with just a handful of ingredients, and it’s almost impossible to mess up.
Roasted Spiral Pumpkin with Rosemary and Pepitas
Monday, October 21, 2024 |
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I will always find a way to bake with pumpkin. The autumnal star vegetable is just so versatile and delicious. This vegetable side with butter, pepitas, rosemary, garlic and nutmeg is as tasty as it is beautiful. You can substitute rosemary for the thyme, or use salbei, or any other fresh herb of you like.