Dark Nights

Sybil Kapoor creates deeply coloured, flavourful recipes that reflect autumn's warm and comfortable feeling

Autumn is the perfect time to cook. It is impossible not to feel inspired by the glowing colours, evocative scents and abundance of game, fruit and vegetables. Mossy banks strewn with leaves suggest the earthy green flavour of celery and watercress soup, while lichen-clad orchards provoke the desire to pickle quince. As the nights lengthen, the wish to entertain increases, giving the excuse, if any were needed, to serve such dishes to friends and family.

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