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Seasonal ingredients in October

Pumpkins hog the limelight in October, but don't forget less showy seasonal fare. Celebrate the game season with slow-cooked pheasant, wild mushrooms and hearty root vegetables.

Plum recipes
  • Crispy duck pancakes with plum sauce
  • Plum and almond baked oats
  • Hoisin duck 'sausage' rolls
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Showing 1 - 22 of 22recipes

Anatra con melagrana (duck with pomegranate) and sautéed escarole

by Gennaro Contaldo
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Apple and Wensleydale pie

by Paul Hollywood
Desserts

Apple bread pudding

by The Hairy Bikers
Desserts

Apple compôte

by Michael Caines
Desserts

Apple croustade with Armagnac custard

by Nick Nairn
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Apple crumble cake

by Hattie Ellis
Cakes and baking

Apple crumble with star anise

by Tony Singh
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Apple sandwich cake

by Mary Berry
Cakes and baking

Apple sauce

by The BBC Food team
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Apple spice cake

by Simon Rimmer
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Apple strudel

by Rick Stein
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Apple tart 'Maman Blanc'

by Raymond Blanc
Cakes and baking

Apple tarte tatin

by Marcus Wareing
Cakes and baking

Apple tarte tatin

by Oliver Rowe
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Apple turnovers

by Liberty Mendez
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Apple, cherry and marzipan pie

by Ruby Tandoh
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Apple, date and ginger chutney

by Jo Pratt
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Arroz verde

by Rick Stein
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Artichokes alla Romana

by Valentine Warner
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Aubergine satay skewers

by Simon Rimmer
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Autumn pudding

by The Hairy Bikers
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Avocado toast with radish ceviche

by Nadiya Hussain
Light meals & snacks
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