Celebrate the best of the season's produce and flavor with this wonderfully comforting fall menu

This fall menu embraces the very essence of the season, from the best fall produce to the colors that mirror what's going on in nature, from the golden falling leaves and warm glow of the late afternoon sun. The dishes are comforting yet fresh, with warm and vibrant flavors running through, making them a delight to cook and to serve.

Roasted pumpkin with walnut, orange and parsley dressing

The dressing in this recipe is a wonderful way to freshen up a simple roasted pumpkin side, combining zesty orange, vibrant parsely and crunchy walnuts. You could even serve it as a starter with some whipped goat's cheese and crusty bread.

Braised chard with chilli and garlic

Naturally colorful and with an unexpectedly silky texture, this braised chard recipe is so simple and can be tried with any other leafy seasonal vegetable, too, such as Kale.

Rolled pork belly with apples and onions

This pork belly recipe is central to this fall menu, such a crowd-pleaser and perfect for serving straight to the table on a large sharing platter so your guests can dig in for second helpings and admire your culinary handiwork.

Pear, honey, bay and almond tart

This pear tart is a sweet and crumbly combination of almond frangipane, poached pears and fragrant honey and bay, on a flaky pastry base. It looks beautifully rustic to serve to the table as a final course for a fall menu.

Bay and cinnamon baked fruit

For gluten-free guests, or those wanting a lighter dessert option this baked fruit recipe is an ideal alternative. Leaving the fruits whole or halved and serving in a large rustic bowl with the bay leaves and cinnamon sticks brings an unequivocally fall feel to the table.

Spiced pear bellini

Switch summer fruits for fall ones in this elegant pear bellini, which also calls for allspice, lemon and ginger cordial to create a warming, yet refreshing sip.