Hello there my friend!

September is here! Can you feel it? More below, but first...

Shabbat recipe of the week - Pear and Apple Crumble Cake

Crumble cakes are right up there in my list of favourite bakes. A base of tender sponge, a layer of luscious fruits, and a topping of delicious crunchy crumble - it's a bake that has it all!

This delicious apple and pear crumble cake is delightfully seasonal and a wonderful way to use September's lovely fruits. Enjoy it warm with custard or cream, or serve slices with a cuppa for a gorgeous afternoon tea.

​Get all the details and the recipe here...​

What's in season in September?

After the long, hot Summer, I'm so ready for Autumn, and now September's here it's surely just around the corner. I'm looking forward to crisp mornings and cooler evenings. Leaves slowly changing to their Autumn colours...

And of course, the new season's produce! September's delicious fruits and vegetables are appearing in the shops just in time for our Rosh Hashanah meals.

Below you'll find recipes that are perfect for YomTov, that make the best of September's fresh and delicious produce. But first, here's some idea of what to look out for when browsing your local greengrocers, farm shops, markets or supermarkets.

Veg - Beetroots, Broccoli 🥦, Butternut Squash, Cabbages 🥬, Carrots 🥕, Cauliflower, Courgettes 🥒, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Marrows, Parsnips, Pumpkins 🎃, Spinach, Sweetcorn 🌽, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes 🍅 and Turnips.

Fruit - Apples 🍏, Blackberries, Damsons, Figs, Greengages 🍈, Melons, Pears 🍐, Plums and Raspberries.

There are also still lots of fresh herbs about - my garden plot is still providing plenty of sage, mint, basil, chives, thyme and many more, so be generous with the fragrant foliage while it lasts.

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Delicious YomTov recipes

These recipes are all scrumptiously seasonal and delightful for a YomTov menu. Add them to your planner now!

• ​Classic French carrot salad​
  ​A deceptively simple traditional French salad that's a great starter or side dish. Crunchy and delicious!
• ​Heirloom tomato salad​
  ​Olives, fresh basil and sumac bring out the gorgeous flavours of ripe and juicy heirloom tomatoes in this lovely salad.
• ​Roasted vegetable and barley salad with tahini dressing​
  With carrots, beets and cauliflower, this hearty grain salad is a seasonal veg powerhouse! Not to mention filling and utterly delicious.
• ​Beetroot carpaccio with feta and mint​
  Thinly sliced raw beets are marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, then topped with feta and fresh mint to create a simple but sophisticated dish. Use golden beets for a colourful twist!

If you're in the mood for more salads, check out this list of favourite late summer salads for a Rosh Hashanah menu​

• ​Parsnip soup with pears, ginger and coconut​
  A slightly sweet, slightly spicy, creamy and delicious parsnip soup, that also includes lovely seasonal pears for a gorgeous depth of flavour.
• ​Roasted hasselback butternut squash with sweet chilli and rosemary​
  This showstopper vegetable dish is super-simple to prepare but looks a million dollars! A great centrepiece for a vegan or vegetarian spread.
• ​Leek and potato kugel​
  A twist on a standard kugel that elevates the flavour with sweetly caramelised seasonal leeks.
• ​Spice-roasted cauliflower and broccoli with olive couscous salad​
  Transform these humble veg into a sensational vegan main course! Crisp-tender, tasty florets with a delicious couscous salad.
• ​Salmon with pine nuts, orange and rosemary​
  Moist, buttery salmon fillets under an Autumnal topping of golden toasted pine nuts, orange zest and fresh herbs.
• ​Rustic apple galettes with honey and thyme​
  Beautiful little French-style apple pies, with rich buttery pastry and a fragrant flavour from the herbs and honey.
• ​Apple and blackberry crumble with walnuts​
  Wonderfully Autumnal with a rich flavour from the spicy, nutty topping over a soft and sweet fruit compote.

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More Rosh Hashanah recipes & info

There's still time to browse all of my Rosh Hashanah recipes, articles and ideas. And if you need specific info, guides or recipes, take a look at...

• ​Vegan Rosh Hashanah recipes including soups, mains, sides and salads, and desserts
• Delicious late summer salads for Rosh Hashanah​
• Perfect side dishes for your YomTov Table​
• Family favourite RH sweet treats and desserts​

​The Guide to the Simanim is here, and a selection of over 80 sweet and savoury recipes incorporating them is here.

And the recipe and instructions for my ICONIC head-of-a-fish cookies, are right here 🐟 (Don't worry - they're vegan!!)

Shabbat Shalom

September is here, school term is starting, and Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner. I hope this weekend provides a refreshing break that leaves you energised and ready for the week ahead.

May this Shabbat bring peace, health, joy and blessings to us all. Wishing a Shabbat Shalom - a Good Shabbos! - to everyone.

With love, Helen x.

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