Whole baked celeriac with walnuts & blue cheese

Full of flavour and texture, this seasonal side goes well with a Sunday roast. The soft celeriac, strong blue cheese and crunchy walnuts are a match made in heaven

Chive gnocchi with smoked cream sauce & leeks

A comforting, creamy vegetarian dish for a chilly evening. The charred leeks and spices give this recipe a great depth of flavour

Lavender poached pear with Poire Williams pudding

This make ahead dessert of pear liqueur-soaked sponge pudding with tender poached pears and a dollop of Chantilly cream is ideal for an autumn dinner party

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

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

Burnt leeks on toast with romesco

Sweet when blanched, slightly bitter when burned, these perfectly balanced leeks atop crusty ciabatta make an easy, healthy, vegan starter

Stuffed onions

Soft, caramelised, oven-roasted onions stuffed with minced lamb and creamy Greek yogurt, a main course with a difference that's delicious with vegetable pilaf

Root vegetable rice

Looking for something a little different to have with your autumnal roast? This beautiful seasonal saffron-infused vermicelli is just the ticket