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Having more time on our hands to cook those not so ‘quick and easy’ recipes lately has been wonderful, but there’s no denying that staying at home 24-hours a day can be tough. We’re finding refuge in the kitchen, and delight in watching our families enjoy the meals we prepare – there’s something comforting about cooking a hearty meal and having your loved one ask for seconds, isn’t there?
Inside this month’s comfort issue you’ll find pages of heartwarming recipes sure to lift your spirits during these difficult times.
What says comfort more than a warming pie? Gather the ingredients to make your preferred filling and spend an afternoon in the kitchen creating a homemade pie to be proud of – we have a great selection of recipes inside. Our ultimate comfort food recipes are also sure to go down a treat. Start with a serving of baked bolognese stuffed pasta topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, and finish up with warm fig sponge pudding. Let’s find comfort in cooking.

LIVEFRESHR

We review Livefreshr, a recipe kit delivery service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Tried & tasted

Dining out seems like a distant memory right now, so we’ve started working on our post-COVID-19 restaurant bucket list (daydreaming is allowed, right?) – here are our top three picks this month

8 mins

Comfort food It's time to get cosy!

Our cookery team reveal their favourite hearty one-pots to share at home. Turn on the oven and gather your loved ones around the table for some quality time.

10+ mins

4 ways french toast

Update a breakfast favourite with new sweet or savoury topping ideas. Try serving a selection as part of a weekend brunch spread

3 mins

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

BBC chef Tommy Banks turns a classic comfort food pudding into a modern sharing dessert

2 mins

Isolation inspiration: Maldives

What will travel look like when we’re able to vacation again? We’re thinking somewhere secluded, away from the crowds – say, in the middle of the Indian ocean. Use your time in lockdown to start planning for when the world’s in a healthier place. Whether it be for an island-hopping adventure or a long-stay at an isolated resort, we have three tempting picks to choose from in the Maldives.

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Good Food Middle East Magazine Description:

BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here.