October marks the true arrival of autumn and with it, the return of proper weeknight cooking. Routines are back in full swing, evenings are drawing in and what’s needed is food that’s comforting without being heavy. This month’s midweek meal plan delivers exactly that: five recipes for two, all on the table in under an hour.
These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to ease you into the season, with a handful of storecupboard stars doing the heavy lifting throughout the week. Pomegranate molasses, anchovies, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste and wholegrain mustard bring depth, spice and tang to each dish, proof that a well-stocked cupboard can be the essence of a flavourful meal.
Autumn produce takes centre stage across the week: nutty squash, earthy mushrooms, sweet hispi cabbage and sharp British apples. You’ll sit down to colourful pomegranate chicken grain bowls, a creamy mushroom & chive risotto, a balanced one-pan pork & apple traybake, a creamy charred hispi cabbage caesar salad and fragrant Thai curry noodle bowls.
Our recipes are designed to be adaptable. Where possible, we’ll flag simple swaps to keep your shop streamlined and your week on track.
To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.
