Warm up with our favourite bonfire night recipes for 2024 🎆
Sweet or savoury, there's something for everyone.
Whether you're heading to your local fireworks display with friends, or staying at home with some sparklers in the garden, you can't go wrong with these warming recipes this Bonfire Night.
From homemade toffee popcorn (which is perfect for taking on the go), a decadent one-pot sausage and bean casserole, or something simple like a melting camembert fondue, we've got you covered with our collection of indulgent recipes to keep you warm and cosy.
We also love to use Bonfire Night as an excuse to try something indulgent and impressive, like our show stopping toffee apple cake, or our pumpkin fondue (which is much easier than it looks). But fear not, if you're after something quick and easy as there's plenty of simple ideas too - like our one pan pork chops, honey mustard chicken burgers and sticky sausages to name a few.
If you're looking for recipe inspiration in the lead up to Christmas, then take a look at our best Christmas recipes.
Toffee Apple Cake
This toffee apple cake is worth the effort - the perfect Autumn dessert for toffee apple fans.
Recipe: Toffee Apple Cake Recipe
Goat’s Cheese, Mushroom and Lentil Hotpot
This veggie hotpot is filled with flavoursome goat's cheese, mushrooms, lentils and a secret ingredient to elevate the dish.
Sausage & Red Onion Tarte
This striking dish uses ready-rolled puff pastry and comes together in under an hour.
Recipe: Sausage & Red Onion Tarte
Pumpkin Fondue
The ultimate in comfort food - gather your friends around and enjoy this pumpkin full of gooey melted cheese!
Recipe: Pumpkin fondue
Smokey Cheesy Beans
The ultimate beans on toast - this smoky iteration is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Smokey Cheesy Beans
Sausage and Mash Pie
Our favourite sausage and mash dish has been transformed into a pie form and it's easy on the wallet too.
Recipe: Sausage and mash pie recipe
Toffee Popcorn
Give in to your sweet tooth with this delicious toffee popcorn.
Recipe: Toffee popcorn recipe
Sausage and Bean Hotpot
This comforting recipe uses two store cupboard favourites - Baked beans and Worcestershire sauce.
Recipe: Sausage and bean hotpot recipe.
Slow Cooker Smokey Chorizo Stew
Sweet smoked paprika and chorizo gives this hearty slow-cooker stew a warming kick.
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake
Decadent and chocolatey, this hot chocolate fudge cake has a boozy twist with an Irish cream drizzle.
Recipe: Hot chocolate fudge cake recipe
Outrageous Brownies
These show stopping brownies are perfect for a birthday party or special celebration.
Recipe: Outrageous brownies
Catherine Wheel Sausage
Perfect for a Bonfire Night dinner, make this quick and simple recipe even easier by asking your butcher to make your sausage whirls for you.
Recipe: Catherine wheel sausage recipe.
Toffee Apples
Toffee apples may have a touch of Halloween about them, but they're an ideal treat for holding by the fire.
Recipe: Toffee apple recipe
Ultimate Hot Chocolate
You can't beat a warm hot chocolate on a frosty November evening.
Recipe: Ultimate hot chocolate recipe
Pecan Pumpkin Pie
Another recipe we’ve inherited from America, try a pecan pie for Bonfire Night.
Recipe: Pecan pumpkin pie recipe.
Marshmallow Crunch Brownies
These brownies combine some childhood favourites: Rice Crispie treats, chocolate and marshmallows.
Recipe: Marshmallow crunch brownies
Pumpkin Spiced Toffee
Pumpkin spice is added to this toffee by A Cookie Named Desire to give it an Autumnal flavour.
Recipe: Pumpkin spiced toffee
Orange and Basil Sparkler Cocktails
For an adult take on Bonfire Night treats, try this orange and basil sparkling cocktail.
Recipe: Orange and basil sparkler cocktails
Sticky Sausages
These sticky hoisin and honey sausages are a really tasty finger food that will be popular with party guests.
Recipe: Sticky sausages
Camembert Fondue
This recipe couldn't be simpler and is perfect for sharing between two.
Recipe: Camembert fondue
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