In the world of food, nothing creates quite so much of a buzz as a new Ottolenghi cookbook. After opening his first shop in Notting Hill back in 2002 with his business partner Sami Tamimi, Yotam Ottolenghi has gone on to create something of a food empire. Now with seven food shops, delis, restaurants and bakeries under his belt, not to mention several bestselling cookbooks, it’s no wonder that proudly admitting that the dish you threw together for friends ‘is an Ottolenghi’ now holds so much cachet. With his food firmly rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences, he’s credited with bringing a variety of ingredients to the mainstream (hello, preserved lemons, black garlic and Aleppo chilli). Now, he’s turning his hand to comfort foods. 

Just in time for the change of the seasons, together with fellow cookery writers Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley, Ottolenghi Comfort is here to offer inventive and irresistible new twists on old favourites. From hearty pasta dishes and veg-forward mains to sides, puddings and more, the book has a little something of everything we want to cook (and eat) throughout autumn. To get you started, we’re sharing three delicious recipes to see you through the season ahead. 

“As a fake tan enthusiast, I’ve come to realise that gradual tans are a game changer – especially as we transition into autumn,” says freelance beauty editor Chloe Burcham. But if you’ve been put off by the dodgy iterations of yesteryear, you’re not alone – memories of streaky legs, sticky formulas and a strange biscuit-like scent still haunt us – though thankfully, gradual tans have come a long way since then. 

Now, there’s something for everyone, whether you want the control of adding tanning drops into your favourite moisturiser or prefer the convenience of a gradual tan with a guide colour to ensure even application. Modern formulas are so much better than they used to be: they’re lightweight, hydrating, and with a natural finish that develops slowly. You can build up your tan to your desired depth over a few days, which means no more waking up to a streaky shock. It’s a foolproof way to extend your summer glow and keep that sun-kissed feeling going for just a little bit longer. Here are the ones we really rate…