What to eat in November

beetroots

Winter may be well on its way, but that does not mean we have a shortage of colourful and delicious seasonal vegetables. In fact, November sees the arrival of some of the most stunning and hearty veggies we can get during the year! While chilly weather usually means warm, comforting food - and we've included plenty of those recipes of course - there are many ways to experiment with wintry soups and salads that won't leave you fretting about the scales come January.

What's in season?

If you are lucky enough to have access to a good selection of fresh produce where you live, be sure to look out for the these seasonal treats - you won't regret it!

A variety of cabbages
A variety of kales
Cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts
Carrots, beetroots, parsnips, turnips, swedes, celariac, horseradish
A variety of potatoes
Onions, leeks, wild garlic
A variety of apples
Quinces
Chestnuts

All about the roots

roasted vegetables

November is the time to embrace all the roots and beets you can find! Mash them, steam them, roast them - roots are as versatile as they are classic and nothing says comfort food like a tray of mixed roasted vegetables with wild garlic.

Recipes

Sweet turnip and roasted garlic soup

Carrot and parsnip soup with ginger

Parsnips and salmon quiche

Cornish pasties with swede

Squash pots

Borscht (beetroot soup)

Beetroot and celeriac salad with goat's cheese

Beetroot chutney

Beef stew with horseradish dumplings

Cauliflower, onion and horseradish soup

Tip! Instead of topping your shepherd's pie with potato mash, you can use parsnip mash instead. Boil large chunks of parsnips for 15 minutes, then mash together with spices like cumin to complement the parsnips' sweeter taste.

Cabbage and kale craze

woman with kale

The gentle flavour of these diet miracles not only makes them all-round useful (they go with everything, even smoothies!) but also brilliant accompaniments to stronger tasting mains such as red meat and poultry. The perfect side to a Sunday roast - and don't forget to try them in stir-fries, casseroles and salads.

Recipes

Pork, cabbage and mushroom casserole

Savoy cabbage and feta tacos

Colcannon

Chicken, kale and lemongrass stir-fry

Cabbage and carrot salad

Stuffed cabbage

Vegetable soup with cabbage

Tip! Try shredding savoy cabbage in ribbons and blanching for a two minutes in a pan of boiling water. Drizzle with some chili oil, garlic oil and lemon zest and juice. Simple but very tasty and different. Or how about substituting some of your fried bacon with braised savoy cabbage for a much more filling and healthier breakfast?

Sweet November treats

Is there a better feeling than coming back home to a snug house and a delicious pudding in winter time? These recipes all take advantage of the season's produce and incidentally go very well with a nice cup of tea or a cheeky pre-Christmas glass of mulled wine...