Cosy Autumn Dinners: 3 Hearty Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

As the weather turns crisp and the nights draw in, it’s the perfect time to bring warmth and comfort back to the dinner table. Autumn cooking is all about slow simmering, rich flavours, and sharing good food with the people you love.

At Mustard.Shop, we believe the right cookware makes all the difference — helping you turn simple ingredients into memorable meals. So, grab your Dutch oven, roasting pan, and chef’s knife, and try these three cosy, crowd-pleasing recipes designed for four people.

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🥘 1. Beef and Ale Stew with Root Vegetables

Serves: 4
Cookware: Dutch oven or cast iron casserole (Stellar or Ruffoni)

Ingredients

• 800g stewing beef, diced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsnips, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 330ml ale or dark beer
• 500ml beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in your Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onions, garlic, and root veg for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add tomato paste and flour, stirring for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the ale and stock, then return beef to the pan.
5. Add bay leaves, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until the meat is tender and sauce thickened.

💡 Pro tip: Cast iron holds heat beautifully, ensuring every bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

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🍝 2. Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta Bake

Serves: 4
Cookware: Non-stick sauté pan (Circulon) + ovenproof baking dish (Stellar)

Ingredients

• 350g penne pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 250g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200ml double cream
• 100ml vegetable stock
• 150g baby spinach
• 100g grated Parmesan
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).
2. Cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
3. In your sauté pan, melt butter and fry mushrooms and garlic until golden.
4. Stir in cream and stock, simmer for 5 minutes, then add spinach.
5. Combine pasta and sauce, pour into a baking dish, sprinkle Parmesan on top.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

💡 Pro tip: Circulon’s non-stick surface makes creamy sauces effortless and cleanup simple.

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🐓 3. Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs

Serves: 4
Cookware: Roasting pan (Stellar or Ruffoni) + chef’s knife (Yasuo or Mac)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (1.5kg)
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
2. Pat the chicken dry and place it in your roasting pan.
3. Stuff the cavity with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
4. Rub olive oil, salt, and pepper over the skin.
5. Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, basting halfway through.
6. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.

💡 Pro tip: A well-balanced chef’s knife ensures effortless carving and perfect presentation.

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