North Indian White Bean Curry
Deep amber and fragrant with cumin, coriander and warm spice, this North Indian white bean curry arrives at the table looking as though it has been simmering all day — and it tastes like it too. Soft, creamy white beans are enveloped in a rich onion-tomato gravy, finished with a burst of homemade garam masala and a squeeze of lemon for brightness. It is hearty, satisfying and genuinely good for you, equally at home on a midweek supper table or at the centre of a weekend feast.
HealthScore 89
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Carbonara
Golden roasted pumpkin blended into a silky, smoky sauce that clings to every strand of pasta — this is Italian comfort food at its most vivid. Crisped smoked tofu strips bring the savoury depth you'd expect, whilst a blizzard of black pepper and nutritional yeast round out every bite. It's a showstopper weeknight dinner that earns its place on any autumn table.
HealthScore 80
Creamy Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta
Golden butternut squash, roasted whole in its skin until sweet and tender, melts into a silky, naturally creamy sauce laced with smashed garlic, fragrant rosemary and a splash of white wine — no cream required. Nutritional yeast and vegan Parmesan deepen the savouriness, while dried oregano and sweet paprika add warmth. Every bowlful is richly coloured and deeply satisfying, with the oven doing most of the work. A brilliant weekend or midweek supper that rewards the extra roasting time.
HealthScore 78
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Golden and gloriously silky, this Neapolitan-style pasta wraps every tube of ditalini in a velvety butternut squash sauce that is sweet, savoury, and deeply comforting. A scattering of optional plant-based parmesan adds a salty, umami finish. It comes together in half an hour and is exactly the kind of bowl you want on a cool weeknight.
HealthScore 78
Butternut Squash and Pistachio Pasta
Silky ribbons of pasta cloaked in a golden, velvety butternut squash cream, finished with a generous cloud of cashew burrata and a shower of toasted pistachio granules — this is autumn comfort at its most elegant. It comes together in under 30 minutes and looks genuinely stunning on the plate. A brilliant weeknight centrepiece that satisfies without heaviness.
HealthScore 83
Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
Golden-roasted butternut squash and tender macaroni are folded into a velvety cashew béchamel, blanketed in melted plant cheddar, and finished with a gloriously crisp, bubbling top. It is comfort food at its most generous — warm, sweet, and savoury all at once. Perfect for an autumn weeknight supper or a relaxed weekend table.
HealthScore 77
Smoky Butternut Squash Rosemary Tagliatelle
Golden ribbons of tagliatelle tossed with sweet, silky butternut squash, fragrant rosemary and crispy smoked tofu that shatters like the best pancetta — this is autumn comfort food at its most inviting. The contrast of caramelised squash and savoury, smoky bites makes every forkful deeply satisfying. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight supper.
HealthScore 79
Garlic Chilli Tenderstem
Glossy, charred tenderstem broccoli tossed with crisp golden garlic and jewel-bright slices of fresh red chilli — this is a side dish that earns its place at the table. The stems stay tender with just enough bite, and the fruity heat of the chilli cuts beautifully through the richness of the olive oil. Ready in under fifteen minutes, it is brilliant alongside pasta or a grain bowl.
HealthScore 85
Spinach Cream Skillet
Golden, creamy and deeply savoury, this one-pan skillet piles seared tofu and king oyster mushroom strips into a smoky paprika sauce with sun-blushed tomatoes and a cloud of wilted spinach — comfort food that looks as good as it tastes. It's rich without heaviness, making it a brilliant midweek supper. Pour a glass of chilled Verdejo or serve with crusty bread to mop up every last drop.
HealthScore 87
Bronze Mushroom Rice
Deep, savoury and steaming hot, this Japanese-inspired rice is threaded with tender shiitake, king oyster and shimeji mushrooms, then crowned with golden-seared chestnut mushrooms and a shower of fresh herbs. Every grain is glossed with vegan butter and perfumed with kombu dashi, mirin and sake, making it rich enough to serve as a centrepiece. It pairs beautifully with a chilled glass of dry sparkling water or a light Japanese lager.
HealthScore 87
Emerald Skillet Sauce
A glossy, golden sage butter coats pillowy vegan ravioli and heaps of wilted baby spinach in this quick Italian-inspired skillet dish — the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to. Starchy pasta water emulsifies with the butter into a sauce that clings to every fold, whilst crisp sage leaves add a whisper of herbal crunch. Serve straight from the pan with a generous grating of vegan Parmesan-style cheese.
HealthScore 72
Maple Mustard Tray
Golden butternut squash and caramelised Brussels sprouts are roasted in a sticky maple and Dijon glaze alongside hearty slabs of marinated tofu — a tray bake that fills the kitchen with sweet, tangy warmth. The vegetables emerge glossy and tender-edged, with the shallots and garlic melting into the sauce. Brilliant as a weeknight supper or a relaxed Sunday centrepiece, and lovely alongside a glass of crisp dry cider.
HealthScore 86
Scarlet Frizzle Risotto
A vibrant, glossy risotto of slow-cooked Carnaroli rice in rich tomato passata, crowned with golden frizzled red onion and torn fresh basil — deeply savoury, silky, and arrestingly red on the plate. It is as satisfying and nourishing as any classic Italian primo, made entirely from plants. Serve it as a weeknight centrepiece or a relaxed dinner-party starter with a glass of chilled Sicilian white.
HealthScore 70
Scarlet Soft Tofu Stew
A fiercely crimson, bubbling Korean stew that delivers deep heat, funk and umami in every spoonful — silken tofu trembles in a scarlet broth alongside fermented kimchi and meaty mushroom strips. It looks dramatic straight from the stone pot to the table, and tastes like pure comfort with a slow, gochugaru burn. Ladle it over steamed rice on a cold evening and pour a cold Korean lager or barley tea alongside.
HealthScore 86
Purslane Caldo
A vivid, herb-scented Mexican broth that arrives at the table steaming and brick-red, loaded with silky mushroom strips and bright green purslane. The chile de árbol brings a clean, lingering heat that the epazote cuts through with its wild, citrusy sharpness. Deeply comforting yet light enough for a weeknight supper, it pairs beautifully with warm corn tortillas.
HealthScore 85
Plant-Based Mac-N-Cheese
A velvety, golden sauce clings to every ridge of wholemeal elbow macaroni, delivering deep, savoury comfort with a hint of tang — proper weeknight food that happens to be entirely plant-based. Broccoli and kale bring colour and a little welcome bite to the bowl. Good enough to serve straight from the pot, and genuinely high in fibre to boot.
HealthScore 91
Tortilla Soup with Guajillo Chilli
Deep, smoky guajillo chillies blended with fire-roasted tomato and warm spices make a broth that is rich, earthy and gently fiery — ladled over shatteringly crisp corn tortilla strips and finished with creamy avocado and a bright squeeze of lime. It looks as vivid as it tastes, with rust-red broth pooling around golden tortilla shards. A generous, warming bowlful that is just as welcome on a midweek evening as it is at a weekend table with cold Mexican lager alongside.
HealthScore 78
Southern-Style Baked Mac and Greens
A golden, bubbling bake with a sauce the colour of autumn — creamy, smoky and faintly sweet from butternut squash, with a deep savoury edge from nutritional yeast and miso that does everything sharp cheddar used to. Curly kale runs through every forkful, making this a proper meal rather than a side. Serve it straight from the dish at a weekend table, with a cold lager or a glass of dry cider alongside.
HealthScore 91
Barbecue Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Za'atar
Crisp-edged gnocchi, smoky from the barbecue, tumbled with sweet late-summer tomatoes, caramelised squash and a toasted za'atar and nutritional yeast crumb that delivers every savoury note the dish needs — this is late September on a plate, and it is as good as it looks. A cold glass of dry rosé or a pale ale alongside would not go amiss.
HealthScore 82
