Dig Into Fall’s Best Flavours with 10 Root Veg Recipes!

Hello Reader

As the weather turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, root vegetables finally have their moment to shine! These humble, earthy staples—whether carrots, parsnips, beets, and sweet potatoes—bring incredible flavour, colour, and comfort to the table this time of year.

This week, I’m sharing a few recipes that make the most of what’s in season. From golden roasted parsnips to a creamy carrot soup and a vibrant beet salad, these dishes are all about warmth and nourishment. Perfect for busy weeknights or slow Sunday dinners.

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Grab your favourite roasting pan and let the oven do the work—these cozy recipes prove that comfort food can still feel fresh and full of life.

👉 Spicy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup - A classic soup made from sweet potato and carrot with the heat of harissa. The soup has lovely sweetness with just enough spicy complexity.

👉 Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato - Whip out your favourite appliance and with this recipe for air fryer baked sweet potato, you’ll have puffy, pillow-centred pots on the table in less than 20 minutes.

👉 Classic Borscht - An iconic and hearty soup made of beef or pork stock, beets, cabbage and potatoes.

👉 Baked Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Tahini Sauce - Baked sweet potatoes have a naturally sweet and earthy flavour with a soft, tender texture, balanced perfectly by the flavours of garlic tahini sauce!

👉 French Carrot Salad with Hazelenut Crunch - Orange carrot slivers coated in a sharp mustard dressing, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with toasty hazelnuts. Elevate your everyday!

👉 Curried Roasted Parsnip Soup - With a beautiful combination of sweet and heat, this curried roasted parsnip soup is the perfect creamy yet lean winter soup.

👉 Savoury Sweet Potato Casserole - Light, creamy mashed sweet potatoes flavoured with butter, bay leaf and garlic, then topped with buttery breadcrumbs, toasted hazelnuts and fried sage leaves.

👉 Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Pistachios - These carrots, roasted with aromatic spices, are vibrant and fuss free. Sprinkle with toasted pistachios before serving for an added texture and taste.

👉 Honey Roasted Parsnips - Flavoured with honey and garlic, these roasted parsnips are a perfect compliment for any roast dinner, and a perfect addition to your holiday table.

👉 4 Ideas for Baked Potato Toppings - Give your basic baked potato a gourmet upgrade with one of these three baked potato toppings. There’s a smoky one, a spicy one and a classic to choose from.

I hope you love these recipes as much as my family. Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x

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