A new collection of autumn recipes spotlights pulses as the star ingredient for comforting, seasonal meals. The eight-dish lineup is drawn from Full Of Beans, a forthcoming cookbook by Amelia Christie-Miller, with photographs by Sam A Harris, and published by Kyle Books. The book is slated for release on Oct. 9. It carries a list price of £22, with a pre-order price of £18.70 available through Oct. 12 at mailshop.co.uk/books or by calling 020 3176 2937; orders over £25 qualify for free UK delivery.
The collection runs the gamut from hearty stews and one-pan roasts to vibrant dips and curries, all built around pulses such as chickpeas, white beans, borlotti beans and carlin peas. Dishes include Mediterranean Cod with Chorizo & Red Bean Stew; Silky Roasted Garlic Hummus & Courgette Bowl; Double PEA Toasts with Pea Smash, Feta & Crispy Carlin Peas; Crispy White Beans and Sage-Fried Eggs with Garlicky Greens; Romesco Sauce with Crispy Butter Beans and Capers; One-Pan Chickpea, Roasted Grapes & Caramelised Carrot with Baked Feta; Creamy Coconut and Tomato Curry; and Sausage, Broccoli and Pecorino Beans. Each recipe carries serving guidance and times intended to help weeknight cooks plan meals efficiently.
The recipes blend Mediterranean and global flavors with straightforward techniques. Readers will find dishes that rely on roasting to deepen sweetness, pan-frying to build crisp textures, and simmering to meld spices with bean stocks. For example, the Mediterranean Cod with Chorizo & Red Bean Stew uses paprika, cayenne and a tomato base to complement cod fillets layered on top of a chunky bean-and-vegetable sauce; the Silky Roasted Garlic Hummus pairs roasted garlic with tahini and chickpeas for a creamy dip that pairs with crudités, bread or warm pittas. A crispy-carlin-pea variant provides a crunchy contrast to a pea smash spread on toast topped with feta. Other standouts include a crispy white beans dish that nests eggs in a garlicky greens bed for a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner option, and a romesco-topped butter beans roast with capers and rosemary for a sharing platter.
The book also features meat-forward options that showcase pulses as a hearty partner rather than a garnish. One-Pan Chickpea, Roasted Grapes & Caramelised Carrot with Baked Feta, for instance, layers roasted vegetables, beans and a feta crust in a single tray, finished with a bright dressing of lemon and herbs. A Coconut and Tomato Curry uses butter beans to boost creaminess and gravity, finished with a fresh coriander salsa that brightens the dish. A Sausage, Broccoli and Pecorino Beans pan merges sausages, broccoli and bean stock for a saucy, one-pot meal, finished with pangrattato breadcrumbs for a crunch on top.
The publication is pitched as an accessible, weeknight-friendly way to incorporate pulses into autumn menus without sacrificing flavor or variety. The ingredient list emphasizes pantry staples and seasonal produce, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options within the same cookbook framework. Photographs by Sam A Harris accompany Christie-Miller’s instructions, providing visual guidance for textures and finishes described in the recipes.
Full Of Beans arrives at a moment when pulses are gaining traction as sustainable, protein-rich staples in home cooking. The collection aims to demonstrate how pulses can anchor comforting autumn meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner, while encouraging home cooks to experiment with spices and textures. The book’s release adds to a broader conversation about plant-forward cooking that remains accessible to a wide audience, with clear timing and serving guidance included in each recipe.
For readers seeking a practical gateway to bean-forward cooking this fall, Full Of Beans offers a curated set of dishes that translate well to family meals or weeknight entertaining. The publisher notes that the recipes are designed to be assembled with minimal waste and maximum flavor, with components such as roasted vegetables and dips that can be prepared ahead of time and used across multiple meals. The book’s launch aligns with ongoing media coverage of comfort-food trends that emphasize ease, balance and nourishment during the cooler months.