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Pear & Dark Chocolate Oaty Crumble

DessertServes 4-6

Nothing says Autumn quite like a good crumble and this Pear and Dark Chocolate version from the team at Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy is a real crowd pleaser! Using their Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil, pears and chocolate, this simple but delicious pudding is a perfect weekend treat. The recipe has been developed as be part of Charlie & Ivy’s Autumn Feast, an opportunity to get creative in your kitchen with a delicious seasonal menu, recipes and inspiration. Details of the feast and how to get hold of the new feasting box can be found online at www.charlieandivys.co.uk/autumn-feast.html

Mushroom and Harrogate Blue Cheese Risotto

Main courseServes 4

With Autumn on the way, what better way to celebrate the turn in season than a comforting and indulgent risotto. This recipe from North Yorkshire based Shepherds Purse Cheeses pairs their multi award-winning Harrogate Blue with seasonal mushrooms to create a seriously delicious supper. For more recipe inspiration visit www.shepherdspurse.co.uk

Chicken thighs KFC style

Main courseServes 2

‘Fake-aways’ have become a popular alternative to traditional take-aways over recent months and this Chicken Thighs version from award-winning Soanes Poultry ticks all the boxes! Pairing their high welfare meat with a delicious spice mix, this dish is packed with flavour and is a tasty alternative to the traditional version served buckets! Soanes Poultry is available from quality butchers throughout the region.  For more information and recipe inspiration visit www.soanespoultry.co.uk  

Grilled Mushrooms with Smoked Bacon and Brie

Main courseServes 1

The autumnal turn in the weather makes comfort food a must, so why not give this indulgent grilled toasty a try from the team at Harrogate based farm shop Fodder. Using locally grown grilled mushrooms with smoked bacon paired with creamy brie cheese, this dish is the perfect salty and smooth food marriage and is perfect for a weekend brunch. For more information and recipe inspiration visit www.fodder.co.uk

Vegetable Bhajis with Apple, Peach & Apricot Chutney

StarterServes 4

Pairing deliciously spicy vegetable bahajis with locally made, seasonal preserve this recipe from Masham based Rosebud Preserves is a real crowd pleaser. Using their Apple, Peach & Apricot Chutney, part of their award-winning range, this simple recipe makes 12 bhajis and is perfect as a starter or as a side dish to your favourite curry. For more recipe inspiration and to buy online visit www.rosebudpreserves.co.uk  

Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad with Halloumi & Smoked Chilli Dressing

Main courseServes 4

The warmer weather calls for fresh summer salads and this seasonal vegetable and halloumi recipe from the team at Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy is ideal. Pairing their Smoked Chilli Dressing with delicious halloumi and home grown veg, this dish makes a perfect weekend lunch served with crusty bread and a glass of something cold and sparkling in the garden! For more recipe inspiration and to buy their award-winning range online visit www.charlieandivys.co.uk

Great Yorkshire Strawberry Pavlova

DessertServes 8

What better way to celebrate Yorkshire Day than with a really great pudding and this Great Yorkshire Strawberry Pavlova recipe from the team at Harrogate based Fodder is hard to beat! Simple to create and bursting with fresh fruit and cream, it really is summer on a plate! For more seasonal and locally sourced recipe inspiration visit their website www.fodder.co.uk

Sourdough Leaven

Side dish

If baking your own bread has become something of the norm for you then this simple sour dough leaven recipe from the team at the Side Oven Bakery is definitely worth a try. Once established the starter leaven is very resilient and if fed and nurtured will last for years and can be used as a base for traditional sourdough bread. This recipe uses no yeast but can be used to create a delicious loaf a wonderful crust and a dense chewy dough. For more recipe inspiration visit www.sideoven.com Ingredients and method  

Chicken Sausage, Pea and Courgette Risotto

Main courseServes 4

Quick and easy to make, this risotto recipe from the team at North Yorkshire based HECK uses fresh seasonal vegetables to create a deliciously simple and comforting supper. For more recipe inspiration and to buy their range online visit their website www.heckfood.com