Top buy

From tableware to gifts, here’s our list of most wanted items to make dining and entertaining all the more fun

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

pack up a picnic

Whether you’re heading to your garden or just setting up a picnic at home, these simple recipes will elevate your meal

use up your leftovers

We want to avoid food waste, and try use up as much as we can in our test kitchen. Here’s how you can do the same this month

pancakes

Two members of the Good Food team share their favourite pancake recipes

KETO 101

Lee Sandwith, CEO & Co-founder at Ingfit, discusses the various elements of the Ketogenic diet and why this high protein diet is effective for weight loss

CLEVER COOK'S TIPS

Discover how to store and freeze your veg, plus great ideas for using leftovers

5-ingredient dinners

Healthy meals don’t always require a long shopping list. These simple, nutritious suppers are made using just a handful of ingredients and storecupboard staples

deep-dish pizza

Swap shop-bought pizza for a special homemade version topped with meatballs in a thick, chewy crust

BANANAS

Make good use of your surplus produce with ideas from BBC Good Food’s deputy food editor Esther Clark. This month, she’s created three recipes using ripe bananas

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

entertain the kids

Spend time with the kids in the kitchen making these fun bakes recipes

FRESH IDEAS FOR DRIED FRUIT

Transform sweet and savoury dishes with Diana Henry’s inventive recipes using those often hidden storecupboard gems

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

no-cook meals

Try these fresh, nutritious dishes to liven up your lunchtime – ideal for the warmer months

Anyone for pudding?

Make weekends extra-special by rounding off your meal with these sensational twists on classic desserts recipes BBC GOOD FOOD TEAM photographs LOUISE HAGGER

PLAN AHEAD- YOUR EID MEAL SORTED

Serve these delicious recipes for Eid Al Fitr recipes BBC GOOD FOOD TEAM

Two Ways: Lasagne

Two members of the Good Food team share their favourite version of a classic, and tell us what makes it so special

Just 5 Ingredients

Impress your friends and family with this supereasy custardy, fruity bake for brunch or Mother’s Day

Quick comfort

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

Mother's Day special

Citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing in this cake. Add an extra-warm touch to a Mother’s day meal with this light sponge layered bake

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

Just For Her

Celebrate Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day