Sesame grilled asparagus rafts

Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it’s much easier cooking them like this – plus it looks impressive

Miso chicken & rice soup

Ditch the noodles and try a healthy Japanese ramen with rice, flavoured with miso, soy, mirin and spring onions

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Clotted cream & stem ginger ice cream

Add a zing to your ice cream with Rick Stein’s spicy suggestions

Wild rabbit slow cooked with rosemary, olive oil & garlic

The confit-style cooking in plenty of good olive oil creates meltingly soft rabbit, which is great value in autumn

Red onion & rosemary focaccia

This simple, rustic bread makes a great partner to salads and antipasti

Bonfire bangers & beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with jacket potatoes on Bonfire Night

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Spiced pecans & peach fizz

These American-style snacks are ready in minutes and very moreish – enjoy with a fruity cocktail

Honey & black pepper partridge with roasted squash

This special autumnal main is simpler than it looks