Pumpkin & bacon soup

The soft, sweet flesh of the Crown Prince pumpkin is perfect for this silky soup, butternut or onion squash are good alternatives

Pumpkin & caramel cake

This cake uses a few shortcuts but the final result is a deliciously impressive dulce de leche and pumpkin spice-filled sponge

Pumpkin, fennel & Taleggio galette

Diana Henry's tart with buttery, flaky puff pastry, creamy Italian cheese and autumnal vegetables makes for a wonderful lunch if you're entertaining friends

Pear & hazelnut dartois

A dartois is a delicate puff pastry tart, filled with frangipane and fresh fruit – a winning dessert if you're entertaining guests

Chocolate & rose tart

This killer chocolate tart has a silky smooth filling and is the perfect indulgent treat to finish off a dinner party

Sweet German dumplings (dampfnudel)

Dessert German-style, these little dumplings, or 'dampfnudel', can be sweet or savoury. Ours are poached to perfection and bathed in vanilla custard – a comfort-food classic

Vegan millionaire’s bars

These vegan, gluten-free chocolatey treats with dates, cashews and maple syrup are just as sticky and moreish as the original Millionaire's shortbreads

One-pan spaghetti with nduja, fennel & olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A spicy sausage pasta dish with a difference. Using the cooking water helps the sauce cling to the pasta and gives the dish more body. A silky smooth sauce, perfect pasta and one pan to wash!

Crab doughnuts

Savoury doughnuts are a delicious deep-fried treat. Decorate these perfect party nibbles with lemon zest and a few sprigs of cress

Slow cooker muscovado cheesecake with hazelnuts & blackberries

This unbelievably creamy cheesecake has a sumptuous berry syrup and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts to top it off – ideal for feeding a crowd

Salted dark chocolate, rye & courgette cake

Not only are these chocolate squares a great way to use up a glut of courgettes, they're topped with rye crumbs and sea salt for a chocolate cake with a twist

Chilli cheesy courgette chips

Give your midweek chilli a makeover and serve it with delicious crispy courgette fries topped with parmesan and mozzarella