Autumn favourites
Veg: runner beans, calabrese broccoli, savoy cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, fennel, leeks, squash, sweetcorn, orla potatoes
Fruit: apples, pears
What's on the autumn menu of ideas
It's up to you... have a look through this month's favourites and see what grabs your attention. If nothing whets your appetite, or you have a special request, just let me know - there are endless possibilities!
On the table




Local freshly baked artisan breads
Oven baked gluten-free olive ciabatta available
Organic olives
Organic balsamic vinegar
Organic extra virgin olive oil




Starters




Lime and coriander or lemon and thyme seared chicken strips
Pan fried mushrooms with smoked bacon and chestnuts
Stuffed field mushrooms with cream cheese, pancetta and chestnuts
King oyster mushroom ‘scallops’ on balsamic leaves
King prawns with garlic and chilli
Mussels: moules marinières




Mains




These work for small groups (due to hob space):
Pan fried sea bass
Griddled tuna steaks
Pork and apple burgers
And these are done in the oven, so suitable for any sized group:
Cheese-stuffed pork fillet under a blanket of breadcrumbs
Baked salmon or hake
Crispy oven roasted chicken
Sage and apple roasted butternut squash, with chestnuts, shredded greens and mustard dressing
Slow roasted lamb in red wine and redcurrant jus
Salmon en croute with cream cheese and spinach
Fillet steak, caramelised red onion and port beef wellington
Hunter’s chicken with BBQ sauce and cheese
Creamy chicken, chorizo, tomato, red pepper, mushroom and baby spinach pasta
Traditional British roast (beef, pork, lamb, chicken or nut) with homemade Yorkshire puddings and seasonal trimmings
...or how about a mini hog roast or tapas feast
Autumn side ideas
fennel and potatoes
roasted autumn vegetables
squash, honeyed carrots, cauliflower with maple syrup
leeks slowly sautéed in butter
cheesy chard gratin
creamy potato dauphinoise with thyme




Desserts




Apple crumble
Cinnamon roasted pears
Chocolate and biscuit (or oat) tart
Toffee apple pastry tarts
Traditional creamy rice pudding
Peaches and cream
Fruit sorbets



