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7 Days of Cosy Autumn Dinners

As the days get shorter and the evenings turn cooler, it’s time for cosy, comforting dinners! This 7-day Autumn Dinners meal plan is packed with hearty, warming recipes that make the most of your air fryer and slow cooker.. perfect for those chilly autumn evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. From a comforting air fryer chicken stew and creamy slow cooker butternut soup, to a warming sweet potato & butternut squash curry, there’s plenty of autumnal goodness to enjoy. You’ll also find family favourites including chicken, leek & bacon pie, cauliflower cheese, sausage & red pepper bake and air fryer lasagne. So grab your favourite cosy jumper, get cooking and enjoy 7 days of easy, comforting autumn dinners!

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Air Fryer Chicken Stew

There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of chicken stew when the weather starts to turn chilly. This deliciously simple version is made entirely in the air fryer, with tender chicken, sweet carrot and soft, flavoursome leek all brought together in a rich, warming gravy. It’s the kind of easy, home-cooked meal that feels like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen, but it’s actually incredibly quick and simple to make. Perfect for those cosy autumn evenings when you want something hearty and comforting without the fuss. You can cook this stew directly in your air-fryer basket if your model is suitable for holding liquids, or use a heatproof dish that fits inside your air fryer. Always check your manufacturer's instructions if you're unsure. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up every last bit of that delicious gravy, or add some creamy mashed potato for the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

195

Protein

25g

Carbs

15g

Fat

3g

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Slow Cooker Butternut Soup

you can find this simple slow cooker butternut soup recipe on page 150 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. So this slow cooker butternut squash and coconut soup is packed full of the warming flavours of turmeric, ginger and chilli. But I just love to make delicious soups in my slow cooker all year round. And this one in particular works so well in any season. And the combination of flavours is simply incredible. But the squash, coconut, chilli, turmeric and ginger really do pack a huge punch of flavour. And not only is it super tasty but it is really healthy, too!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

5 hr 5 mins

Calories

396

Protein

5g

Carbs

27g

Fat

32g

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Curry

You can find this slow cooker sweet potato, butternut squash and spinach curry recipe on page 73 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. And this is such a perfect meat free recipe that the whole family will enjoy. But all you need to do is pop your ingredients into the slow cooker and let the flavours do all the hard work for you! Then serve your slow cooker potato curry with basmati rice and tasty naan bread to soak up the incredible spicy sauce. But this is such a delicious, warming curry for the colder months. So the dish is packed with fragrant turmeric, cumin and garam masala for a punch of flavour. Not only is it simple and tasty but it is healthy too!

Prep Time

4 minutes

Total Time

4 hr 4 mins

Calories

1,026

Protein

20g

Carbs

161g

Fat

34g

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Air fryer Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie

This air fried chicken, leek and bacon pie may have started as a bit of an experiment but wow, it really was delicious! The carrots could have done with being chopped a little smaller. But other than that it was a success! Such an easy, quick and tasty dish, what’s not to love! This air fried chicken leek and bacon pie recipe is simple and quick to create but delivers great flavour and is a wonderful comforting dish for those evenings when you just need something a little ‘extra’.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

954

Protein

45g

Carbs

15g

Fat

77g

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese

This cauliflower cheese is a classic British side dish to serve with any roasted chicken, lamb, beef, pork or turkey. This cheesy roasted cauliflower is such a tasty low carb side dish. This vegetarian recipe is perfect as a comforting main dish in the colder months. Or as a side with a roast dinner of festive meal. It is such a versatile dish that can be customised with a variety of different toppings. To make it a little extra special then you can cook some bacon in the air fryer along side the cauliflower cheese then load them on the top. It really is the ultimate crowd pleaser suitable for any occasion.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

145

Protein

3g

Carbs

8g

Fat

11g

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Air Fryer Sausage & Red Pepper Bake

This air fryer sausage bake is a wonderfully warming dish that’s perfect for chilly autumn days or cold winter nights. The whole family will love it and will be looking for a second helping. This hearty dinner is a great recipe to get extra veggies on to your kids’ plate. The peppers, onions and tomatoes cook down into a lovely rich, thick gravy-like sauce. Which everyone adores. I just love to serve this dish with big chunks of fresh crusty bread. Ideal for mopping up all the lovely tomatoey sauce. But you could also serve it with mashed potatoes if you prefer. To make a veggie or vegan friendly version of this delicious dish, simply substitute the pork sausages for a plant based alternative. And leave out the Worcestershire sauce. This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be tailored to suit different dietary preferences and what you have available in your kitchen. It’s a great way to clear out your vegetable drawer and ensure nothing goes to waste. It’s also the perfect option for busy weeknights. When you want something nutritious and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

516

Protein

21g

Carbs

38g

Fat

33g

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Air Fryer Cheesy Lasagne

Rich, saucy, and bubbling with cheese, this air fryer lasagne is everything you love about the traditional oven version, but faster and perfect for small servings!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

631

Protein

30g

Carbs

78g

Fat

22g

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Ingredients

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Fruit and Vegetables

5 Carrot

2 Leek

500 g Butternut squash

4 nuggets Frozen spinach

1 handful Steamed spinach leaves

2 Sweet potatoes

0.5 Butternut squash

1 Onion

2 Cloves of garlic

1 handful Fresh spinach

1 handful Fresh coriander leaves

2 large Leek

240 g Cauliflower florets

2 Large red onion

2 Red pepper

2 Bulb of garlic

1.3 Small onion, finely chopped

Meat, Poultry, Fish

2 Chicken breast

700 g Chicken thighs

20 rashers Streaky bacon

12 Chipolata sausages

333 g Minced beef (or veggie mince)

Dairy & Alternatives

2 tbsp Single cream

Single cream

6 tbsp Crème fraiche

1 handful Grated mozzarella or cheddar

267 g Ready-made white (béchamel) sauce

67 g Grated mozzarella or cheddar (for topping)

Pasta, Rice & Grains

Basmati rice

8 No-boil lasagne sheets (snap to fit your dish)

Herbs & Spices

2 tsp Dried rosemary

2 tsp Dried garlic granules

2 tsp Onion granules

0.5 tsp Chopped red chilli

2 tsp Ground turmeric

2 cloves Garlic

1 tsp Curry powder

2 thumb-sized piece Fresh ginger

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Garam masala

2 tsp Whole grain mustard

Seasoning to taste

Seasoning

2 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

1.3 Garlic clove, minced

1.3 tsp Dried italian herbs

Pepper

Baking

2 tbsp Cornflour

Ready rolled puff pastry

Cupboard Staples

1 tbsp Olive oil

Worcester sauce

2 tbsp Vegetable oil

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 pinch Sea salt

Salt

Olive oil

Canned & Jarred

2 Chicken stock pot

400 ml Coconut milk

700 ml Vegetable stock

1 400ml tin Coconut milk

1 400g tin Chopped tomatoes

Mango chutney

300 ml Chicken stock

250 g Store bought jar of cheese sauce

2 400g Tin of chopped tomatoes

267 g Passata or chopped tomatoes

Other

300 ml Boiling water

4 Naan breads

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