A little tricky

A little tricky

The perfect sloe gin recipe

Try making this delicious sloe gin recipe in the autumn months and enjoy a warming sup when the weather cools. It also makes the ideal gift for any gin lover.
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Elderberry wine

Try your hand at winemaking this autumn using one of the UK's most bountiful hedgerow fruits. This light but rich elderberry wine is perfect for the cooler months
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Blackberry and apple sorbet

This fruity sorbet is perfect for using up hand picked blackberries and makes a light and fruity desert.
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Peppered cider apple chutney

Make this peppery apple chutney by River Cottage preserver Pam 'The Jam' Corbin and serve it with a slab of strong cheese
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Pan fried pollock with ham and wild garlic

Use the pungent leaves of wild garlic to make this pan fried pollock dish for a seasonal twist on hearty and fresh dish by River Cottage chef Gill Meller
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Wild garlic and onion bhaji with wild garlic raita

A delicious side-dish to enjoy with a homemade curry. Forage and make wild garlic and onion bhaji with wild garlic raita by following this easy recipe by River Cottage chef Gill Meller
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Fig and orange rolls 
with Christmas spices

These figs rolls by chef and food writer Claire Thomson are a world away from the shop-bought version. A heady mix of spices and orange complements the figs beautifully.
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Gingerbread robins

These stained-glass biscuits shaped as robins are the perfect Christmas gift – chef and food writer Claire Thomson shows you how to make them.
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Wild garlic bread sticks

This simple bread recipe, infused with foraged wild garlic, is a great option for family camping, says chef and food writer Gill Meller
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How to make cider: a simple recipe to try at home

The end of summer and the beginning of autumn are prime apple-picking season – make the most of it with this simple and revolutionary cider recipe.
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Tomato and cheddar cheese cobbler

Use up some of those fresh summer tomatoes with this easy recipe to make a crisp, golden cobbler
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Sweetcorn and spring onion fritters

These fritters are a quick and easy vegan meal option that's popular with both kids and adults – they're sure to become a firm family favourite! Whip up a batch this Veganuary.
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Nettle spanakopita

Liven up nettles with lemon zest in this refreshing and indulgent Greek pie.
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Vegan blueberry and chia muffins

Juicy, sweet, and satisfying — who doesn't love a blueberry muffin? Containing chia seeds, this vegan version also packs more nutrition than your average muffin.
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Green tea and marmalade fruitcake squares

Give teabread a modern makeover with green tea and naturally sweet dried fruits with just a tiny amount of added sugar and a sticky marmalade glaze
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Mushroom and pine nut muffins

Looking for vegan picnic ideas? These light savoury muffins are a delicious and easy option. Serve warm from the oven.
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Raspberry almond tart

Try your hand at vegan baking with this deliciously sweet tart - perfect with a cuppa
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Vegan ‘sausage’ rolls in coconut pastry

These gluten, vegan ‘sausages’ rolls, made of cooked red lentils and roasted pepper, are perfect for packed lunches – you can swap the filling for sausagemeat, if you prefer.
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River Cottage stuffed squash

For a vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner, this stuffed squash makes a hearty and flavoursome centrepiece.
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Sausage Rolls with Pear, Stilton and Sage

Welcome the start of autumn with this recipe for pear, stilton and sage sausage rolls
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Rich fruit teabread

This gluten-free fruity loaf is delicious plain or can be lightly toasted and served with a little butter or fruit conserve.
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Chicken leg, blue cheese and nettle pie

Make a warming spring pie from freshly foraged nettles
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Double-crust chard pie

This gluten-free pie is made with Swiss chard and hard-boiled eggs, encased in a delicious shortcrust pastry – the perfect comfort meal after a day of walking
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Slow-cooked rabbit stew

Discover the true taste of autumn with a bowl of rich, dark, boozy rabbit casserole.
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