Make the most of your gadgets

Sales of energy-efficient slow cookers, air fryers and pressure cookers are soaring - here are some clever ways to use yours

8 ways to get creative, with leftovers

Recipe developer Zena Kamgaing and food writer Sam Gates talk easy, low-cost meals, plus how to turn leftovers into lunchbox specials

Hearty and wholesome

To keep prep to a minimum, several of these main meals create leftovers for enjoying another day

MAKE YOUR OWN TAKEAWAY

Cooking a homemade version of a high-street favourite is often much healthier and quicker, so give these simple recipes a try

For two

Easily halved or doubled, these vibrant budget dinners are ideal for enjoying solo, or with a friend or loved one

ENTERTAIN WITH EASE

Impress family and friends with these low-effort, high-impact meals and make an occasion of time spent together

Go bananas!

Spend a little time this weekend making a luscious dessert with no cooking required. You can prepare the base a day ahead, then just top with whipped cream and grated chocolate to finish

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NEWS nibbles

What's hot and happening in the culinary world, in the UAE and across the Middle East

THE SUITE LIFE

Experience DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, an expansive beachfront hotel on Marjan Island

go with the grain

Quinoa, a rich source of protein, is combined with black beans and avocado for a nutritious lunch

currying flavour

This low-fat version of chicken saag is not only flavourful, it packs in three of your five-a-day

Make the most of your AIR FRYER

With reported benefits for health and energy bills, sales of this gadget have soared. Discover our favourite ways to use it

VEGETARIAN OUTDOOR LUNCH

Make the most of winter days with Alice Hart's seasonal menu, ideal for enjoying al fresco with friends

Celebrate with SPICE

Brighten up winter evenings with the company of friends and Sri Lankan recipes from Karan Gokani

FRESH FREEZER IDEAS

Our contributors share their globally-inspired mains to get-ahead for when there's less time to cook

NO-COOK CHRISTMAS

Assemble this quick-to-make dish for a last-minute gathering

Homemade gift

Spend time at the weekend making a batch of this delicious fruity beverage, then decant into bottles, wrap and give to friends and family

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happy halloween

Throw a spooky party on 31 October for your little monsters using our creepy-cute recipe ideas - they're sure to scare up some fun

AUTUMN BECKONS

Showcase plums, aubergines and sweetcorn with ideas from Samuel Goldsmith

RICHER RAGU

BBC chef and podcast host Tom Kerridge reveals his new way of cooking an old classic for deeper flavour

Tomato galette

Bursting with colour and the sweet, summery flavour of roasted tomatoes, this galette is an easy way to please a crowd. It also transports well and can be eaten hot, warm or cold. Enjoy it with a crisp green salad.

Get the part started

Sticky red onion & thyme crown with whipped goat's cheese

Celebrate with us!

Nadiya Hussain shares a special recipe to commemorate our 15th birthday

SWEET, SWEET SWEETCORN

Discover fresh and summery ideas for cooking with this staple veg from Melissa Thompson

WHOLESOME BREAKFAST AT CAFÉ BEIRUT

Popularly known as Kahwet Beirut, the Al Murooj Complex Downtown outpost now welcomes diners for a sumptuous breakfast served all day long

Tried & tasted

Our top dining experiences this month

Tried & tasted

Our top dining experiences this month

BUSINESS LUNCH OF MEDITERRANEAN DREAMS

Immerse yourself in Italian charm and Capri vibes at Lucia's