Tried & tasted

Our top dining experiences this month

COOKING PROJECT - Mango chutney

Spend some time making this mango chutney and capture summer in a jar. We’ve used a classic blend of aromatics and spices, but you can adjust it to suit your own taste. Serve alongside curries, with cheese or in sandwiches, toasties and kebabs. It makes a great gift for family and friends.

GIANT STUFFED CRUST

Similiar to a calzone, this Italian stuffed loaf oozing with cheese is easily adaptable, plus it can be made ahead and frozen for when you have less time to cook

FISH FOR FRIENDS

Barney Desmazery goes pescatarian with a summer menu inspired by British seaside favourites

Chicken stew

Two members of the Good Food team share their favourite one-pot recipes

a bite of nostalgia

Take a trip down memory lane with this colourful cake that you can whip up in an hour for an afternoon treat

5 healthy ways avocado

Potassium-rich avocados can turn a dull dish into something special. These easy ideas make good use of the ripe fruit for a healthy lunch or light dinner

Eid Escapes

Dreaming of a holiday or planning ahead? Several countries have lifted travel restrictions for residents from the UAE. Here’s a guide to the latest hotel re-openings so you can finally take that trip you deserve

Just 5 ingredients

Bring a taste of New York to your weekend brunch with this indulgent hash and sunny side-up eggs recipe

Quick comfort

Whip up this warming family-friendly dessert in under an hour

slow cooker - beef bourguignon

Feed a crowd or fill your freezer with this comforting French classic of slow-cooked beef

THE SUITE LIFE

The lavish Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, located on the iconic Palm Jumeriah, is the idyllic setting for a mid-term family break

Tried & tasted

Our top dining experiences this month

chicken parmigiana

Make midweek easier with Barney Desmazery’s new family-friendly freezer meals. This recipe is also easily doubled for extra portions

COOKING PROJECT Marmalade

Seville oranges have a very short season so need to be gathered and preserved.

brilliant brunches

Whether it’s sweet, syrupy pancakes or savoury spiced eggs, treat yourself to something special over the weekend. Our cookery assistant Liberty Mendez shares a few of her favourite brunch ideas from the Good Food collection

THE SUITE LIFE

Looking to up the ante this Valentine’s Day with a jaw-dropping gift? An escape to Burj Al Arab “the world’s most luxurious hotel” will definitely impress your other half

Feel-good gourmet

Celebrate a special supper for two this Valentine’s Day with an easy, flavorful dish that delivers four of your 5-a-day

ONE-PAN WEEKEND SAVERS

BBC chef Tom Kerridge uses inexpensive cuts of meat and clever tricks to make these all-in-one lunches

Baking on a budget

Get drizzling, dripping and swirling with these fun, thrifty bakes. Whip up an easy, showstopping birthday cake or try new twists on old favourites like red velvet cookies or sticky toffee banana bread – with just a few clever tricks you can make them look extra special

3 of 5-a-day Super soup

Try a healthy twist on classic comfort food with this silky veggie soup topped with almonds. It’s low in fat and calories but packed full of flavor

THE SUITE LIFE

ME Dubai by Melia is without a doubt one of the most recognisable hotels in the UAE. The five-star property is located within The Opus by Omniyat and is the only hotel in the world with its interiors and exteriors both designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid.

one dinner for every diet

BBC Good Food’s Senior food editor Cassie Best solves your midweek cooking dilemmas with new simple recipe ideas

TAKE THE BISCUIT

Fill the tin or cookie jar for whenever you need a pick-me-up, or package these with ribbon for a lovely homemade gift

5 ways to eat green OUTDOORS

Want to enjoy al fresco eating while lightening your carbon footprint? Grab your picnic blanket and start reading

TOMMY'S TWIST: CHRISTMAS BEEF

BBC chef Tommy Banks cooks a quick Christmas centrepiece that doesn’t compromise on impact or luxury

party platters

Make our easy, healthy sharing bites to serve with drinks this New Year’s Eve

COOK WITH CONFIDENCE Risotto

Made with storecupboard ingredients, this Italian classic is quick, easy and comforting. Once you’ve learned the basics, adapt it with different types of veg or meat

easiest ever midweek meals

Make more time midweek with these easy and impressive dinners, ready in only 20 minutes

Christmas around the world

What’s the dish that best encapsulates the Yuletide season in your household? Three Good Food readers share their favourites