Things are hotting up here at GBC – throughout September, we’ll be braving all things spicy for chilli month (you can see our huge library of recipes with spice from around the world above). Obsessed by chilli oil? We’ve got you covered – find all sorts of umami-packed chilli oil recipes to the right, as well as one of our favourite dishes with a kick; crispy cauliflower fritters with a punchy fermented hot sauce mayonnaise. 

We're sure there are still sunny days ahead, but September marks the unofficial start of autumn, when our minds tentatively turn to cosy nights ahead. It's a bountiful month for produce – summer crops like tomatoes and cucumbers are still thriving, while autumn delights like apples and leeks are almost at their peak. Sweet, fragrant figs are at their best from the end of August until October – don't miss the chance to get your hands on some. See our recipe collection above for inspiration – and if you have dinner party plans on the horizon, check out our list of show-stopper desserts. 

A figurehead for Spanish food in the UK, Nieves Barragán Mohacho has won Michelin stars at multiple restaurants since moving to London from the Basque Country in 1998. At her lauded restaurant Sabor, she showcases the breadth of Spanish cuisine through simple but perfectly executed dishes.