Bonfire Night Recipes To Enjoy This November
Remember, remember the 5th of November… Bonfire Night is here! It’s the season of sparkling fireworks, glowing bonfires, and laughter around the fire. This year, why not celebrate with some homemade Bonfire Night recipes? We’ve gathered a tasty list of comforting dishes to suit any Bonfire Night gathering, from savoury to sweet bonfire night treats – with your health and weight loss goals in mind.
Dive into these easy-to-follow Bonfire night recipes that are packed with flavour, and get ready to impress family and friends!
Savoury Bonfire Night Recipes
Get ready for Bonfire Night with delicious, cosy recipes that are perfect for gathering around the fire. From spiced soups to smoky baked potatoes, these savory dishes will keep you warm while watching the fireworks. Enjoy the tastes of the season with these comforting bonfire night recipes to make the chilly night feel extra special!
Campfire Chilli Cheese Baked Jacket Potatoes
Serves 3 | 442 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 3 russet potatoes
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese
- Small bunch chives or scallions
- 15 oz canned chilli
Method:
- Wrap the potatoes tightly in two layers of aluminium foil. Be sure to seal any gaps.
- Place potatoes in the coals of a campfire, but not directly in the flames. Allow to cook for one hour.
- When potatoes are nearly done, warm the chilli over the campfire or a camp stove
- When one hour is up, use tongs to carefully remove a potato from the campfire. Use a fork to check the potato is soft enough. If the first potato is done, remove the other potatoes from the campfire.
- Spoon chilli over potatoes. Top with cheddar cheese and chives.
Tip: You can bake the potatoes in the oven instead if you prefer – preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake potatoes for 1.5 hours or until crispy.
Smoky Baked Beans with Jacket Potatoes
Serves 6 | Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 65 mins
Ingredients
- 6 baking potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 180g smoked bacon lardons
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp hot paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp dark soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black treacle
- 75g ketchup
- 2 x 400g tins haricot beans
- 175g ham, shredded
- Natural yogurt and parsley to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake potatoes for 1.5 hours or until crispy.
- In a pan, fry lardons, then add onion, garlic, and spices.
- Stir in tomato purée, sugar, treacle, and ketchup. Add beans and water, season, and bake alongside potatoes.
- Add ham, return to oven for 30 mins, then serve with yoghurt and parsley.
Healthy Bonfire Burgers – Wild Alaska Salmon Burgers
Serves 8 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Chill Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins
Deliciously tender and bursting with flavour, these salmon burgers are a perfect healthier option for Bonfire Night.
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 400g wild Alaska salmon, skinned
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg white
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
For the Relish
- 2 shallots, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp chilli oil
- 100g cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 200g tinned tomatoes
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Method
- Pulse burger ingredients until smooth, shape into 8 patties, and chill.
- Sauté shallots and garlic in oil, add tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thick.
- Pan-fry burgers until golden, then serve with relish on buns.
Spiced Parsnip Soup with Coriander & Chilli Pesto
Serves 6 | Prep Time: 7 mins | Cook Time: 28 mins
A mug of spiced, creamy soup is a perfect way to start the evening. This comforting parsnip soup is elevated with a coriander and chilli pesto for a hint of spice.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 kg parsnips, chopped
- 1.5L hot chicken stock
- 3 tbsp soured cream
For the Pesto
- 1 red chilli or dried chipotle chilli
- 50g fresh coriander leaves
- 15g parmesan, grated
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté onion, celery, and seasoning until softened.
- Add garlic and spices, then cook for a few minutes.
- Add parsnips and stock, then simmer until the parsnips are tender.
- For the pesto, blend chilli, coriander, parmesan, and pumpkin seeds. Slowly add olive oil to achieve desired consistency.
- Puree the soup, stir in soured cream, and drizzle with pesto. Serve topped with pumpkin seeds.
Sweet Bonfire Night Treats
Warm up Bonfire Night with sweet treats everyone will love! From classic s’mores to caramelised apples, these indulgent, easy-to-make desserts are perfect for cosying up around the fire and celebrating under the stars.
Classic Cookie S’mores
Serves 8 | 194 calories per serving
Ingredients
- 16 graham crackers
- 8 marshmallows
- 8 tsp Nutella
Method
- Grill marshmallows on crackers until golden.
- Add Nutella to another cookie and sandwich. Serve warm.
Toffee Apple Granola Pots
Serves 5 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 6 red apples
- 500g fat-free yoghurt
- 3 tbsp granola
- Cinnamon and allspice (optional)
Method
- Stew apples in water, then mash with cinnamon.
- Layer apple sauce, yoghurt, and granola in jars. Enjoy around the bonfire!
Fried Cox Apples With Cinnamon Sugar
Serves 4 | 199 calories per serving
Ingredients
- 250g unsalted butter
- 4 Cox orange pippin apple
- 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Apple juice/ cider (optional)
Method
- First, clarify the butter by boiling it in a small pan.
- Peel, core and slice each apple into 8, then sprinkle over a little lemon juice to prevent the slices from browning.
- Heat some clarified butter in a non-stick frying pan, and add the apple pieces in one layer. Cook until the undersides are nicely tanned.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon, then turn over the apple slices and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. They’ll start to caramelise quite quickly.
- Lift the apples into a dish. Pour a splash of the apple juice, cider, or water in the pan, bubble it up, then pour over the apples. Serve with crème fraîche.
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Gunpowder Plot Bonfire Punch
Serves 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins
Keep warm with this spiced punch. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser on a cold night.
Ingredients
- 1.5L ginger ale
- 750ml orange juice
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
- 12 cloves
- 5 star anise
Method
- Heat ginger ale and orange juice, add remaining ingredients, and simmer. Serve hot.
Wishing You a Cosy and Memorable Bonfire Night
We hope you enjoy making these cosy, healthy recipes for Bonfire Night! With a mix of savory dishes and sweet treats, these comforting bonfire night recipes are sure to keep everyone warm and satisfied as you gather around the fire. For more tips check out these blogs: Tips & Food For Bonfire Night and Bonfire Night Food Swaps.
Enjoy the festivities, the flavours, and the memories you’ll create this Bonfire night!