Menu of the Month October 2024

Menu of the Month

October

As we say goodbye to our September late summer menu, we say hello to Lindsey's choice for autumn.

To start with, a parsnip and apple soup which has a subtle curry kick to it, and the addition of parsnip crisps on the top makes it perfect for entertaining. You could also serve without the crisps for a warming lunch, with a lovely chunk of homemade bread and butter.

Main course is a recipe you can actually make the day before. Keep the mushrom filling in the fridge and prepare the cases which are made with ready-made puff pastry. You can then assemble them when you are ready and they only take 12-14 minutes to cook, they're one of our vegetarian recipes, but don't forget - you need to buy a vegetarian 'style' Parmesan for the pastry.

If you are wondering what else you can use with the Madeira you have bought for the main course, then dessert is your answer. Delia's Butterscotch and Banana Trifle has Madeira poured over the trifle sponges, and if you are making Traditional English Trfile this Christmas you can use more of it then. It's also worth making your own Homemade Custard for the trifle topping.

Curried Parsnip and Apple Soup

Wild Mushrooms en Croûte

Butterscotch and Banana Trifle