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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.

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Roasted butternut squash and sage risotto with pinenuts

by Jo Pratt
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Roasted butternut squash soup

by James Martin
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Roasted cauliflower and lentil salad with red pepper sauce

by Hemsley + Hemsley
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Roasted cauliflower cheese

by Sophie Wright
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Roasted figs wrapped in Parma ham with blue cheese and rocket

by The Hairy Bikers
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Roasted pumpkin and herb farinata

by Anna Shepherd
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Roasted pumpkin pie

by Antony Worrall Thompson
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Roasted pumpkin seeds

by Emily Angle
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Rolled roast loin of pork with homemade apple sauce

by James Martin
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Rosemary and garlic-roasted leg of lamb

by James Martin
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