October is all about comforting food, with plenty of seasonal vegetables, warming spices and hearty ingredients to make the most of the cooler days. From a warming pumpkin soup to a cosy shepherd’s pie, these recipes are simple, full of flavour and perfect for autumn cooking.

Welcome to Green Guide Eats Out, our brand-new section where we’ll be visiting local restaurants, cafés and hidden gems, sharing our first-hand experiences, favourite dishes and, of course, our honest thoughts.

Fresh, colourful and full of summer flavour, these two quinoa-based recipes are ideal for light lunches, picnics or easy entertaining. Both are plant-powered, satisfying and simple to prepare.

After a riverside stroll or a turn around the Common, Easter calls for something suitably celebratory.

Cooking every day can sometimes feel like a chore. The hardest question often isn’t how to cook, but what to cook today.