50 Autumn Recipes – Fall In Love with Seasonal Cooking
The telltale signs of autumn in South Africa are upon us; the mornings are becoming slightly darker and colder and our sunsets shorter. Even though we’re saying goodbye to summer, there’s plenty to look forward to in the kitchen with the bountiful seasonal fruit and vegetables of autumn.
What to Cook in Autumn
We’ve rounded up our favourite autumn recipes that make the most of the cooler weather and, of course, the ingredients that are in season. We’ve got everything, from hearty breakfasts to delicious dinners and a few beautiful bakes too.
Seasonal Veg – Aubergine
Brinjal, aubergine, eggplant – whatever you call it, we love it. So versatile and yummy!
MISO-GLAZED AUBERGINES WITH VEGAN MISO MAYO
Miso is a cook’s best friend; it’s packed with flavour and tastes good with just about anything! These miso-glazed aubergines with guacamole are a game-changer.
Recipe for Miso-glazed Aubergines with Miso Mayo
GRILLED AUBERGINE WITH TOMATO, ROCKET & GOATS CHEESE
Individual servings of charry aubergine and fragrant, earthy salad. An easy and unique way to serve a tasty salad.
Recipe for Grilled Aubergine with Tomato, Rocket & Goats Cheese
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
An Italian classic with a legume twist. This Melanzane is perfect for family feasting. It’s filling and delicious, thanks to the melt-in-mouth aubergine, crunchy chickpea topping and dollops of basil pesto.
Recipe for Parmigiana di Melanzane
LOW-CARB CRISPY AUBERGINE BREAKFAST STACK
A low-carb brekkie that’s stacked with flavour, texture and healthy ingredients. One of our favourite autumn recipes.
Recipe for Low-carb Crispy Aubergine Breakfast Stack with Smashed Avo & Poached Egg
Baby Aubergine with Lentils Pomegranate & Chevin Dressing
Aubergines are so versatile, we really love them! Roast, grill or fry – they are a great meaty alternative if you are looking for a veg with some oomph.
Recipe for Baby Aubergine with Lentils Pomegranate & Chevin Dressing
Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Hummus Dressing
If you find yourself yearning for summer, this seasonal salad should quell your nostalgia.
Recipe for Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Hummus Dressing
Seasonal Veg – Beetroot
The earthy flavour of beetroot makes it perfect for autumn eating. Another incredibly versatile vegetable that can be used in so many ways.
Beetroot Falafel on Flatbread with Guacamole
Plant-based, protein-packed and absolutely delicious. These beetroot falafel will easily become a part of your weekly dinner rotation.
Recipe for Beetroot Falafel on Flatbread with Guacamole
Kiwi Burger Sliders
Beetroot on a burger? We know, but once you try these Kiwi classic sliders with juicy pork patties, there’s no going back.
Recipe for Kiwi Burger Sliders
BEETROOT QUINOA SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT, FETA AND ROCKET
We’ve used Rugani 100% beetroot juice for the quinoa. Not only does it give it a fabulous jewel-like colour, but enhances the whole dish with the earthy flavour of delish beets.
Recipe for Beetroot Quinoa Salad
BEETROOT CAKE
A fun take on a red velvet cake, using beetroot juice with a brûléed, marshmallowy frosting.
Beetroot Ravioli with Brown Butter & Poppy Seeds
There’s something about the colder months that make it more acceptable to eat carbs. This beetroot and ricotta ravioli is so good slathered in decadent brown butter sauce.
Recipe for Beetroot Ravioli with Brown Butter & Poppy Seeds
Gluten Free Chocolate Beetroot Cake
A recipe that allows us to feed our indulgence without the guilt.
Recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Seasonal Veg – Broccoli
Don’t be afraid of this green veg; it’s full of flavour and health benefits.
Charred Broccoli & Baby Gem Salad
With winter just around the corner, now’s the time to kick-start your immune system, and what better way than a bowl of flu-fighting greens.
Recipe for Charred Broccoli & Baby Gem Salad
Broccoli & Chickpea Bhajis
A take on traditional bhajis, using broccoli and chickpeas, instead of onion, and served with creamy avo.
Recipe for Broccoli & Chickpea Bhajis
Seasonal Veg – Cabbage & Cauliflower
Cabbage is seriously underrated; we love it raw, in salads or cooked – and there are so many ways to use it. Cauliflower remains popular, and with good reason…
Cabbage Pakora with Mint Chutney
Throw an autumn dinner party and serve these pakoras as a starter.
Recipe for Cabbage Pakora with Mint Chutney
Pork Steaks on Cauliflower Mash
Special shout out to the Banters – now you can eat cauliflower to your heart’s content!
Recipe for Pork Steaks on Cauliflower Mash
Seasonal Veg – Kale & Peas
Kale is a real superfood veg and should be a part of everyone’s diet. It also works incredibly well served raw or cooked. Peas are another one of our favourite veggies and add colour and a bit of sweetness to a dish.
Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Onion Rings
Mushy peas and fish is a classic that’s hard to deny. Swap out the chips for light and crispy beer-battered onion rings – thank us later.
Recipe for Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Onion Rings
Smoked Fish Pie
Comforting and creamy, this pastry-topped bake is filled with delicious smoked snoek flavours. The peas tie everything together.
BULGAR WHEAT, KALE & HALLOUMI SALAD WITH CLEMENGOLD DRESSING
This warm grain salad has it all – texture, crunch and a zesty ClemenGold® dressing.
PEA, PANCETTA & MASCARPONE RISOTTO
A deliciously creamy risotto, full of the sweetness of peas and with a bite of crisp, salty pancetta – yum!
Fresh Pea & Mint Soup with Garlic Bruschetta
The perfect in-between seasonal soup.
Penne Pasta with Kale Pesto
You’ll want to make a double batch of this pesto; kale has never tasted so good!
Recipe for Penne Pasta with Kale Pesto
Seasonal Veg – Mushrooms
What’s not to love about mushrooms? There are so many different types and they are all delicious in their own way. Mushrooms add meatiness and umami to any dish.
Creamy Penne Pasta with Mushrooms & Gammon
We love mushrooms as a stand-alone dish or thrown into this pasta recipe.
Recipe Creamy Penne Pasta with Mushroom & Gammon
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast
There’s never a bad moment for mushrooms on toast.
Recipe for Creamy Mushrooms on Toast
Seasonal Fruit – Avocados
Ah avo… probably one of the most hardworking fruits out there. Full of health benefits, tasty and incredibly versatile… we think this might just be our favourite. Autumn in South Africa heralds the start of avo season, and when it finally hits, we all breathe a sigh of relief.
AVOCADO CREME POTATO SALAD WITH CRISPY BACON & FRIED ONIONS
Potato salad with a creamy twist! Impress your braai guests with our take on this classic.
Recipe for Avocado Creme Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon & Fried Onions
GREEN EGGS & HAM: DEVILLED AVOCADO EGGS
The ideal party or midday snack, filled with all the healthy fats you could ask for.
Recipe for Green Eggs & Ham: Devilled Avocado Eggs
Avocado Flapjack Stack
Sneak extra nutrients into your next stack of pancakes by adding avocado as the fat source.
Recipe for Avocado Flapjack Stack
CHIA & CHOCOLATE AVOCADO BREAKFAST CUPS
This decadent chocolate avocado chia cup may just be our favourite brekkie of all time.
Recipe for Chia and Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups
AVOCADO LINGUINE WITH PARMESAN PANGRATTATO
A really simple way to make a delicious pasta sauce using avocados.
SMASHED AVOCADO EGGS BENEDICT
Eggs Benny is always a good idea; adding smashed avo makes it even better.
Recipe for Smashed Avo Benedict
AVOCADO CREAM CHEESE CHILLI POPPERS
These chilli poppers are the ultimate snack!
Recipe for Avocado Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
AVOCADO PASTRY TARTLETS WITH CREAMY AVO FILLING
If you’re as obsessed with avocados as we are, try substituting butter with avo the next time you make pastry shells. While you’re at it, make some avo filling for these tasty tartlets.
Recipe for Avocado Pastry Tartlets with Creamy Avo Filling
Seasonal Fruit – Apples & Carrots
We’re lucky enough that carrots are available pretty much year round, and certain apples are in their prime right now too. Just in time for some autumn baking and cooking.
Creamy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced Apples
A belly-warming and creamy soup that makes the most of seasonal fruit.
Recipe for Creamy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced JAZZ Apples
Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with JAZZ Apple and Mint Yoghurt
Meet the ultimate autumn salad – it’s filled with roasted veggies, and fresh apples for crunchy texture.
Recipe for Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with JAZZ Apple and a Mint Yoghurt Drizzle
TOMAPORK CHOPS IN CIDER SAUCE WITH PINK LADY APPLES
These delish Tomapork chops in creamy cider sauce are ideal for colder autumn nights; serve with buttery mash on the side for the best bite.
Recipe for Tomapork Chops in Cider Sauce & Pink Lady Apples
CHAR SIU PORK BELLY WITH PINK LADY APPLES
A sensational and comforting dish that proves that apples are just as good in savoury dishes.
Recipe for Char Siu Pork Belly with Pink Lady Apples
APPLE CRUMBLE
Nothing beats a humble crumble. Warm cinnamon and ginger-spiced apples, buttery crumble and vanilla bean ice cream – hands-down one of our favourites.
APPLE COMPOTE PROFITEROLES WITH WHIPPED CREAM & CARAMEL SAUCE
Teatime just got better! Delicious profiteroles filled with whipped cream and apple compote, and drizzled with caramel sauce – yum!
Recipe for Apple Compote Profiteroles with Whipped Cream & Caramel Sauce
Classic Carrot Cake
There’s very little not to love about this cake…
Recipe for Classic Carrot Cake
Apple Muffins with Macadamia Streusel
Perfect for mornings, teatime, afternoon snacks – pretty much anytime!
Recipe for Apple Muffins with Macadamia Streusel
Seasonal Fruit – Courgette
Courgette, baby marrow, zucchini – these beauties are loved all around the world. While technically a fruit, many consider courgette to be a veg. The options are endless with courgette – make a pasta, bake a cake; the list goes on…
Zucchini & Ricotta Lasagne
Lasagne reimagined. The layers of zucchini paired with the ricotta are absolutely divine!
Recipe for Zucchini & Ricotta Lasagne
Courgette Cake with Lemon Mascarpone Icing
We know what you’re thinking… but trust us on this one. This cake is delicious and moist – not to mention, the Lemon Mascarpone Icing is to die for!
Recipe for Courgette Cake with Lemon Mascarpone Icing
Mint, Lemon & Olive Oil Marinated Zucchini Salad
This refreshing and healthy salad is perfect for those autumn days that feel like summer.
Recipe for Mint Lemon & Olive Oil Marinated Zucchini Salad
Lemony Courgette and Chilli Spaghetti
A simple and delicious pasta that will soon become your go-to midweek dish.
Recipe for Lemony Courgette and Chilli Spaghetti
Seasonal Fruit – Peaches & Oranges
Both great autumn fruits that can be enjoyed on their own or in these recipes…
Peach & Frangipane Tart
Forget strawberries and cream, bring out the peaches for this frangipane tart.
Recipe for Peach & Frangipane Tart
Mini Orange Almond Bundt Cakes with Orange Syrup
These mini bundt cakes will brighten up any day!
Recipe for Mini Orange Almond Bundt Cake with Orange Syrup
STICKY ORANGE AND CUMIN GLAZED PORK BELLY SKEWERS
Hints of orange and cumin add a unique flavour to these glazed pork belly skewers.
Recipe for Sticky Orange and Cumin Glazed Pork Belly Skewers
HARISSA-MARINATED LAMB LOIN CHOPS & GRILLED PEACH SALAD
Thick-cut lamb chops marinated with flavourful Harissa – divine!
Seasonal Fruit – Plums
Juicy plums are in abundance in autumn; use them in sweet or savoury dishes…
Indonesian Short Ribs with Plums
Biting into stone fruits just has this way of saying, ‘Hello, autumn!’. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and sour, making them great for this tasty Indonesian dish.
Recipe for Indonesian Short Ribs with Plums
Baked Plums with Spiced Ginger Biscuit Crumble
Cost effective, easy to make, and sure to be please a crowd. This plum recipe is all you need to end the night off.
Recipe for Baked Plums with Spiced Ginger Biscuit Crumble
Loved these seasonal recipes? Check out our seasonal fruit and veggie chart, so you know what’s in season, when.
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