Ask Katie Seasonal AUTUMN RECIPES Collection

Baby Pepper Salad with pickled onions, creamy chèvre and fresh herbs, featuring colourful sweet peppers in a bright autumn salad perfect for seasonal entertaining.
Baby Pepper Salad with Pickled Onions and Chèvre
Cape Malay Chicken Curry with warm zucchini sambal, fragrant spices and fluffy rice, a comforting South African autumn recipe packed with flavour and everyday ingredients.
Cape Malay Chicken Curry with Warm Zucchini Sambal
Black rice chicken bowls with roasted vegetables, lemon chicken, and a creamy herb yogurt sauce for an easy autumn dinner.
Charred Vegetable Black Rice Bowls with Lemon Chicken
Chicken and Rice Soup with slow-simmered stock, tender chicken, vegetables and rice, a comforting classic that belongs in every collection of hearty autumn recipes.
Chicken and Rice Soup with Slow-Simmered Stock
Chicken Saltimbocca Pasta with sage, spinach and prosciutto, combining tender chicken and silky pasta in a comforting Italian-inspired dish perfect for autumn recipes and cooler evenings.
Chicken Saltimbocca Pasta with Sage and Spinach
Chickpea and Tomato Crostini with capers, lemon and fresh herbs served on toasted bread, an easy autumn appetiser perfect for entertaining, grazing boards and seasonal gatherings.
Chickpea and Tomato Crostini with Capers and Lemon
Classic Swedish Meatballs and mashed potatoes with creamy gravy, lingonberry-style preserves and cucumber salad, a comforting autumn dinner inspired by traditional Scandinavian flavours.
Classic Swedish Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes
A bowl of Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta with tender roast chicken, broccoli, Parmesan, and thyme in a comforting creamy sauce.
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
Creamy Chicken Liver Parfait with a buttery crust, served with crisp toasts and fruit preserves, an elegant autumn appetiser perfect for entertaining and seasonal gatherings.
Creamy Chicken Liver Parfait with Butter Crust
Creamy Chickpea and Kale Soup with Parmesan, tender chickpeas and leafy kale in a velvety broth, a comforting autumn soup recipe perfect for cooler evenings and cosy meals at home.
Creamy Chickpea and Kale Soup with Parmesan
Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas with mashed beans and green enchilada sauce, a comforting Mexican-inspired autumn dinner packed with tender chicken, green cream and bold flavour.
Creamy Green Chicken Enchiladas and Mashed Beans
Creamy mushroom puff pastry pies with buttery pastry and a rich mushroom filling, a comforting addition to autumn entertaining.
Creamy Mushroom Puff Pastry Pies
Creamy saffron seafood risotto with lobster, scallops and prawns, bringing rich saffron flavour and comforting autumn warmth to the table.
Creamy Saffron Seafood Risotto with Lobster
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan, a rich and satisfying autumn recipe made with tender chicken and creamy one-pan comfort.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creole Chicken and Chorizo Gumbo with creamy mashed potatoes, a hearty autumn recipe featuring tender chicken, smoky sausage and rich Cajun-inspired flavours.
Creole Chicken and Chorizo Gumbo with Mash
Crispy roast potatoes with streaky bacon, spring onions and parsley, an easy autumn recipe featuring golden roasted baby potatoes and savoury bacon.
Crispy Roast Potatoes with Streaky Bacon and Spring Onions
Decadent Autumn Mushroom Market Vegetarian Ragù served over pasta and finished with golden breadcrumbs, a rich autumn recipe packed with mushrooms, vegetables and slow-cooked flavour.
Decadent Autumn Mushroom Market Vegetarian Ragu
Easy Weeknight Roast Chicken with crispy golden skin and tender meat, a classic autumn recipe perfect for cosy family dinners and simple seasonal cooking.
Easy Weeknight Roast Chicken with Crispy Skin
Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Easy Asian Sauce, an easy autumn recipe featuring tender chicken, colourful vegetables and a savoury garlic-soy sauce for quick weeknight dinners.
Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Easy Asian Sauce
A comforting bowl of roasted pork tenderloin with creamy polenta and caramelised broccoli, perfect for cool autumn evenings.
Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin with Polenta
Heirloom Tomato and Parmesan Arugula Salad with crisp croutons and shaved Parmesan, a fresh autumn recipe celebrating colourful tomatoes and peppery greens.
Heirloom Tomato and Parmesan Arugula Salad
House Kale Salad with Parmesan Dijon Dressing, crisp vegetables and crunchy breadcrumbs, an easy autumn recipe packed with kale, Parmesan and fresh seasonal flavour.
House Kale Salad with Parmesan Dijon Dressing
Japanese Steakhouse Fried Rice with scrambled egg, peas and spring onions, an easy autumn recipe inspired by hibachi-style cooking and perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Japanese Steakhouse Fried Rice with Scrambled Egg
Loaded Sweetcorn Fritters with soft poached eggs, crispy bacon and spring onions, a comforting autumn recipe perfect for leisurely brunches and seasonal weekend breakfasts.
Loaded Sweetcorn Fritters with Soft Poached Egg
Minestrone Soup with orecchiette, white beans and Parmesan, a wholesome autumn recipe filled with seasonal vegetables, pasta and comforting Italian flavours.
Minestrone Soup with Orecchiette and Parmesan
Paprika Pork Chops with buttery spaetzle, roasted broccoli and pickled red cabbage, a comforting autumn recipe packed with savoury flavours and hearty seasonal ingredients.
Paprika Pork Chops with Spaetzle and Broccoli
Quick Vegetarian Mexican-Style Red Rice with tomatoes, herbs and spring onions, an easy autumn recipe that brings bold flavour and colourful comfort to weeknight meals.
Quick Vegetarian Mexican-Style Red Rice
Roasted Broccoli and Mustardy Leek Market Salad with cherry tomatoes, almonds and fresh herbs, a vibrant autumn recipe celebrating seasonal vegetables and bold savoury flavours.
Roasted Broccoli and Mustardy Leek Market Salad
Signature Bolognese with beef and red wine served over pasta, a rich autumn recipe featuring slow-cooked meat sauce, aromatic vegetables and deep savoury flavour.
Signature Bolognese with Beef and Wine
A bowl of Silken Cauliflower Fusilli with Chorizo and Capers, featuring roasted cauliflower, Parmesan, and crisp breadcrumbs, perfect for cosy autumn dinners.
Silken Cauliflower Fusilli with Chorizo and Capers
Close-up of a smoked paprika garlic hamburger topped with creamy mayo mustard sauce, red onion and rocket on a sesame seed bun, a hearty autumn recipe perfect for casual entertaining.
Smoked Paprika Garlic Hamburgers with Mayo Mustard
Smoky chicken and chorizo paella with saffron rice, peas, and tender chicken pieces served on a blue plate.
Smoky Chicken and Chorizo Paella with Saffron Rice
Smoky red bean soup with a fresh green sambal, a hearty vegetarian meal perfect for crisp autumn days.
Smoky Red Bean Soup with Green Sambal
South African malva puddings with cream sauce served warm on a blue plate with soft apricot sponge and rich vanilla cream sauce, a comforting autumn dessert.
South African Malva Puddings with Cream Sauce
Bowl of soy ginger chicken served over rice with roasted broccoli, finished with a glossy savoury sauce and spring onions, an easy autumn recipe for busy weeknight dinners.
Soy Ginger Chicken and Broccoli with Rice
Golden puff pastry sausage rolls filled with spiced sausage meat, onion and thyme, served with chutney and sour cream, a comforting autumn recipe for entertaining, lunchboxes or casual gatherings.
Spicy Sausage Rolls with Onion and Thyme
Bowl of sweet and spicy mixed pepper preserves made with colourful peppers and warm spices, photographed with crostini and a preserving jar, an autumn recipe perfect for cheeseboards, sandwiches and entertaining.
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Pepper Preserves
Takeaway-style beef shawarma wrapped in warm flatbread with creamy garlic sauce and vibrant pickled cabbage, a flavour-packed autumn recipe inspired by Middle Eastern street food.
Takeaway-Style Beef Shawarma and Pickled Cabbage
Tuscan bean stew with white beans, kale and a creamy poached egg, served with golden roasted potatoes, a hearty autumn recipe inspired by rustic Italian comfort food.
Tuscan Bean Stew with Creamy Poached Egg
Bowl of vegetarian chickpea and bean gumbo with okra, served alongside rice and topped with spring onions, a warming autumn recipe inspired by the bold flavours of Creole cooking.
Vegetarian Chickpea and Bean Gumbo with Okra
Za'atar-spiced lamb served over Aleppo roasted cauliflower with a creamy yogurt drizzle, a flavourful autumn recipe inspired by the warm, bold flavours of the Middle East.
Za’atar Lamb and Aleppo Roasted Cauliflower

Autumn cooking has a way of bringing people back to the kitchen. As temperatures drop and schedules become busier, meals shift away from quick seasonal grazing and towards dishes that simmer, roast, bubble and fill the house with familiar aromas. This collection of autumn recipes is built around that idea: real food, properly thought through, made for ordinary home cooks who want flavour without unnecessary complication.

At Ask Katie, autumn cooking is less about chasing trends and more about making the most of the ingredients and traditions that have earned a permanent place in home kitchens. You'll find recipes inspired by South African, Mediterranean, British, Middle Eastern, American and European influences, all adapted for practical everyday cooking. Some are quick enough for a weeknight, while others invite you to slow down and enjoy the process.

Many of these dishes celebrate the ingredients that shine during autumn, from brassicas, leafy greens and root vegetables to warming spices, beans, mushrooms, hearty grains and slow-cooked proteins. The focus is always on recipes that feel generous and satisfying without requiring specialist ingredients, complicated techniques or hours of preparation.

Whether you're planning family dinners, cooking for guests, filling the freezer, or simply looking for something comforting after a long day, these autumn recipes are designed to become the kind of dishes you return to again and again. Good food does not need to be fussy. It simply needs to be delicious, dependable and worth sharing.