Nigel slater recipes

Exclusive extract: For years, Nigel Slater has been writing down everything he eats in his notebook. These notes shape the plant-based recipes in his new book, Greenfeast

The slight tartness of the date syrup, not unlike pomegranate molasses, has much to offer the sweet, fudgy flesh of the roast pumpkin

All the flavour, none of the hassle.

Stuffed with sausagemeat, topped with herby shortbread and filled with Christmas flavours, these pies are satisfaction guaranteed, says Nigel Slater

Spiced rice and pumpkin, comforting beef rib and potato, raspberry mille-feuille: layered recipes, contrasting autumn flavours

Winter is the time to dig deep for root vegetables. Perfect for parsnip and chicken soup, salsify and bacon or a kohlrabi citrus salad

Spread straight on to bread, baked, used in puds or scoffed in lumps, lovely versatile ricotta is a source of joy

Nigel Slater celebrates the subtler side of cheese, with mascarpone-filled trifles and buratta with chicory

The subtitle for Nigel Slater's book Notes from the Larder is "A Kitchen Diary with Recipes." It records a year of cooking, eating and thinking about food

Nigel Slater’s Chicken Soup is made with olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and noodles. It serves six people and takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook.