What to Eat This Month – October 2024

October is one of my favourite eating months here in the U.K. – it’s comfort food time! If you’re wondering what to eat in October, you’re in the right place.

Unless we’re treated to an Indian summer (which is fairly unlikely), October is the time when we really experience a chill in the air. Chilly drizzle, brisk winds and maybe even a storm or two.

To me, that means comfort. Roasts, pasta bakes, soups and all of those lovely things. Food becomes a warm hug, something to look forward to.

What to Eat in October – In Season

Along with the obvious (pumpkins!), there is plenty of fresh produce in season in October. We start to see those winter vegetables – the ones that will keep us nourished during the coldest time of the year – filling the shelves.

These are some of the ingredients that are in season in October:

• Kale
• Beetroot
• Leeks
• Blackberries
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Runner beans
• Fennel
• Rocket
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Beef
• Lamb
• Mackerel
• Oysters

Here, I’ve selected some beautiful recipes which are perfect for cooking in October. Simply save the page and use this as your shopping guide for the next 4 weeks!

What to Eat in October – Week 1

Start the week with a delicious, creamy courgette pasta and end it with roast beef and Yorkshire puddings – followed by a warm beef and lentil salad made with the leftovers.

1

Creamy Courgette Pasta

Pasta with a creamy courgette and garlic sauce.

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2

Pan Fried Sea Bass with Lentils

Crispy skinned pan fried sea bass with veg packed lentils

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3

One Pot Chicken, Bacon and Peas

French style creamy chicken, bacon and peas all cooked in one pot. Perfect served on its own, or with bread, pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.

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4

Toad-in-the-Hole With Onion Gravy

Sausages cooked with a golden fluffy batter and a rich onion gravy.

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5

Parsnip and Chestnut Soup

A delicious, seasonal parsnip and chestnut soup.

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6

Roast Beef Dinner with Yorkshire Puddings

Roast beef with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, honey carrots and red wine gravy

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7

Warm Beef and Lentil Salad

A delicious beef and lentil salad made with leftover roast beef and a honey mustard dressing.

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What to Eat in October – Week 2

Start the week with one of my favourite ever recipes – goats cheese stuffed shells – and enjoy my simple baked chicken satay at the weekend.

8

Goats Cheese Stuffed Shells

Pasta shells stuffed with goats cheese and chives, in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms and topped with melty mozzarella.

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9

Pan Fried Sea Bass with Olive Linguine

Simple pan fried sea bass with a black olive linguine

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10

Pastrami and Cheese Bagels

Easy pastrami bagels with cheese, hash browns, pickled baby cucumbers and mustard.

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11

Curried Lentil Soup

Warming lentil soup with coriander, cumin and curry powder. Delicious topped with yoghurt.

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12

Bacon, Leek and Walnut Tart

A puff pastry tart topped with bacon, leeks, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Delicious served with a side salad.

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13

Baked Chicken Satay

Easy baked chicken satay with a sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chillies, ginger, honey and sesame oil.

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14

Pancetta, Mushroom and Spelt Broth

A delicious winter warmer spelt broth with pancetta, mushrooms and parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes.

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What to Eat in October – Week 3

A tasty, warming leek and ricotta soup is on the menu this week, along with Greek style roast chicken and a chicken and pea risotto made from the leftovers.

15

Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

Simple, comforting creamy pesto pasta bake with basil, peas and mozzarella.

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16

Spaghetti Carbonara – 5 Ingredients

A classic spaghetti carbonara recipe which uses just five ingredients.

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17

Prawn Saganaki

A saucy prawn and tomato dish topped with salty feta – perfect as a starter or light dinner.

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18

Chorizo, Pepper and Mozzarella Frittata

A simple 4 ingredient frittata with spicy chorizo, sweet peppers and creamy mozzarella.

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19

Leek and Ricotta Soup

A simple and delicious soup with leek, onion, potato and ricotta.

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20

Greek Style Roast Chicken and Vegetables

A simple, one pot Greek style roast chicken with anchovies, capers, lemon and garlic, served with potatoes, peppers and tomatoes.

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21

Chicken and Pea Risotto

A delicious risotto with leftover roast chicken and peas.

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What to Eat in October – Week 4

You’re going to love the pumpkin, pancetta and rosemary pasta this week! It’s perfect for using up those October pumpkins. You’ve got an incredible pork loin to make too – you can make it in the oven if the weather is poor.

22

Smoky Halloumi Fajitas

Seriously easy, seriously delicious smoky halloumi fajitas with bell peppers and red onion.

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23

Pumpkin, Pancetta and Rosemary Pennoni

A comforting, creamy and delicious pasta dish with pumpkin, pancetta and rosemary.

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24

Pearl Barley, Vegetable and Bacon Broth

A hearty, warming pearl barley and bacon broth with carrots, leeks and cabbage.

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25

Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagne

A seriously delicious vegetarian lasagne with butternut squash, ricotta and sage.

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26

Miso Soup with Noodles and Stir-Fried Veg

A delicious, comforting miso broth with noodles and tofu, topped with stir fried mushrooms, courgette, sugar snap peas, pan choi and spring onions.

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27

The Best Barbecued Pork Loin

This recipe makes perfect, succulent barbecued loin of pork with a delicious barbecue sauce.

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28

Smoky Pork and Black Bean Tacos

Delicious, smoky pork and black bean tacos with all the flavour of slow cooking and ready in just half an hour!

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More from this series;

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What to Eat This Month – April

What to Eat This Month – May

What to Eat This Month – June

What to Eat This Month – July

What to Eat This Month – August

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