It’s November! What’s in season this month?

🍂 November in the UK brings a rich harvest of comforting produce. Root vegetables, brassicas, and orchard fruits take centre stage, offering the perfect ingredients for hearty comfort foods, soups, roasts, and festive desserts that warm you up as the nights draw in and the air turns crisp.

Whether you’re planning Bonfire Night feasts, cozy midweek suppers, or gearing up for the festive season, or just looking for a new twist on old favorites, November’s seasonal ingredients are here to inspire. Let’s dive into what’s fresh, local, and delicious right now — and how to make the most of it in your kitchen.

🍎 Fruits

• Apples: Gala, Bramley, Braeburn, Cox, Russet
• Pears: Conference, Comice
• Quince, medlars, cranberries (some UK-grown), pomegranates
• Citrus: Satsumas, tangerines, clementines (imported but seasonal)

🥕 Vegetables

• Root veg: Carrots, parsnips, swedes, turnips, celeriac, beetroot
• Brassicas: Brussels sprouts, cabbages (Savoy, red), kale, cauliflower
• Others: Leeks, celery, chicory, Jerusalem artichokes, Swiss chard
• Sweet Potatoes – Roast them, mash them, or bake them into pies.
• Brussels Sprouts – Crisp them up with pancetta or toss with maple glaze.
• Parsnips & Carrots – Sweet and nutty when roasted or pureed.
• Leeks & Onions – The aromatic base of every good soup and stuffing.

🌰 Nuts & Foraged Finds

• Chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts
• Wild mushrooms: ceps, chanterelles, puffballs, black trumpets
• Sloes: great for infusing gin or making jams
• Cranberries – Tart and bright, perfect for sauces, bakes, and cocktails.

🍽️ Mains & Savoury Dishes

• Herb-roasted turkey – with all the side trimmings
• mushroom wellington – A vegetarian twist on the classic beef wellington, this dish makes mushrooms the star
• Sausage and cider casserole – rich and warming with apples, onions, and mustard
• Pumpkin and sage risotto – creamy, aromatic, and full of autumn colour
• Celeriac shawarma – roasted with garlic, honey, cumin, and paprika for a punchy veggie main

🥗 Starters & Lighter Plates

• Salt-baked celeriac wedges with crispy capers – earthy and crisp
• Wild mushroom and taleggio polenta – creamy and comforting with a deep umami hit
• Pear and Roquefort tarte tatin – sweet and savoury starter with a French twist

🍰 Desserts & Bakes

• Toffee apple crumble – classic with a caramel twist
• Quince pudding with cinnamon and ginger – floral and warming
• Clementine tart with Italian meringue and macadamias – zesty and show-stopping
• Apple cake with yoghurt and sunflower oil – moist and relatively healthy

🐟 Seafood Specials

• Maple-glazed salmon – Sweet, sticky, and savoury, this dish balances the richness of salmon with the warmth of maple syrup
• Roast hake with salsify, citrus and radicchio – elegant and seasonal
• Popcorn mussels with sriracha mayo – crispy and fun for parties

We’ll be back in December with festive bakes, holiday spreads, and cozy treats to close out the year.