In this issue

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.

Tried & tasted

Our top dining experiences this month

9 mins

Plant-based comfort

Spend time at the weekend making this indulgent twist on a classic that everyone can enjoy – it works as a side, or serve as a main with a green salad or steamed veg

1 min

meat-free dinners

Want to cut down on meat, or are you a veggie looking to shake up the routine? Try these inventive and satisfying recipes for two

6 mins

Veg box stars SWEET POTATO

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe. The potatoes provide the creaminess usually supplied by chickpeas, and it's given a spicy kick with smoked paprika and chilli flakes

2 mins

veg pasties!

Make a batch or two of these curried veggie pies to stash in the freezer for an easy lunch with salad, or warming starter

3 mins

use your leftovers

Clever ideas for making the most of what's left of this month's recipes

1 min

EID LAMB

Discover imaginative ways to cook different cuts of lamb in the new series of the BBC Good Food Podcast with Tom Kerridge

4 mins

LIGHTER feel good food

These recipes deliver, but they're wholesome, too, with plenty of fresh veg to help you start the season right

10+ mins

EXCELLENT EGGS

Discover new ways to use this versatile ingredient with Melissa Thompson, including a twist on the classic scotch egg, plus another picnic staple, quiche

6 mins

GREEN SHOOTS

Explore this month's bounty with vibrant recipes from Esther Clark

5 mins

A TREAT FOR LATER

Our recipe developer Liberty Mendez shares a cake that can be frozen for another time, like a coffee morning with friends

2 mins

new favourites

We all have our go-to dishes, but the kids will appreciate a change to the routine, so food writer Claire Thomson offers new spins on family classics

5 mins

ROCKY ROAD CAKE

Our baking expert and recipe developer Liberty Mendez shares a cake that's handy for using up leftover biscuits and chocolate

2 mins

fabulous fakeaway

Forget a takeaway, this healthy wok supper is quick to cook, and low in fat and calories

1 min

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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.