As the colors of nature change and the temperatures begin to become more effervescent, our appetite is increasingly directed towards comfort food. Which seasonal ingredients do we love most right now? The mythical pumpkin, queen of October, mushrooms, pears, but also some surprises that anticipate the coming month.

In gallery above we have collected 10 recipes that will make this weekend unforgettable.

What to cook on the weekend of October 23: first courses

Lovers of pasta, we are sure that you will not be disappointed by our creamy and aromatic pumpkin celentani, thanks to the final touch of orange peel. Speaking of creamy dishes, it will be impossible to resist these delicious shells with salmon and mascarpone au gratin in the oven.
And if you can't give up on Sunday lasagna, we offer you our vegetarian version with cream of artichokes and hazelnuts.

If you love the encounter between earthy and sea flavors, try the pappardelle with onion cream, chanterelles and mullet. A special combination!

What to cook on the weekend of October 23: main courses

The main courses of the weekend must be important: everything lies in the choice of ingredients and original combinations. As for the meat we chose the duck breast with marinated radicchio and pumpkin chutney, a recipe that will amaze you with the use of spices and the tender texture of the duck.

Lunches in the company of the weekend are the right time to devote yourself to recipes based on fish. The grouper, for example, is a very fine Mediterranean fish, as well as rich in Omega-3: here we prepared it "Japanese style", with a marinade based on miso and mirin, and accompanied by colored cauliflower skewers.

Looking for delicious side dishes? These porcini and potato flans are also perfect as an appetizer or as an aperitif.

What to cook on the weekend of October 23: desserts

Dessert has finally arrived! Our favorite dessert for this weekend is the frangipane tart, with a crunchy base of chestnut flour, almonds and rice, a mouth-watering cream, all garnished with Williams pears scented with star anise.

Look at the gallery above to discover all the recipes for the weekend of October 23rd

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