5 healthy ideas: canned beans

Make the most of a thrifty storecupboard ingredient with these simple recipes

Blackberry pie

A well-made 'proper' pie (that's pastry on the top and bottom, or 'double crust' as it's known in America) is as much a feat in construction as it is in flavour.

September's veg box star BEETROOT

With bold colour, delicate sweetness and earthy notes, this veg isn't just for pickling - try showcasing it in a tart dressing

PERFECT PATISSERIE

Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet, kid-friendly treats from Jane Dunn - they're a great way to impress family and friends

THE SUITE LIFE

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm offers the proverbial paradisiacal retreat to relax and rejuvenate before heading back to the rat race

AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS

Put the kettle on and lay on a spread of bite-size quiches and a crowd-pleasing teacake with raspberry frosting

CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANAH

Victoria Prever shares long-held traditions of the Jewish New Year, including this brisket recipe jewelled with pomegranate seeds

1 INGREDIENT 3 WAYS: GOOD APPLES

Celebrate British apple season with one-pot and two crowd pleasing puddings from Barney Desmazery

TOM KERRIDGE: SECRET INGREDIENT

Find out which storecupboard sauce the BBC chef can't get enough of at home

Your guide to microwave cooking

Here, we offer advice on balancing the rising cost of living. This month, we share recipes from food writer Elaine Lemm, all cooked in the microwave for more efficient use of energy

SUMMER HEIGHTS

Make the most of fresh produce with inspiring

CLASSIC PUDDINGS

Warm up on a cool evening with one of these classic puds. Make use of shop-bought shortcuts for a simple, flavourful dessert when entertaining

NO NEED TO COOK

Cut energy costs with our easy-to-assemble recipes

Summertime celebration

As the days become longer and warmer, now’s the time to bring friends and family together to share good food. With these recipes, the occasion will be even more memorable

ISLAND SANCTUARY

Explore Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, the first island resort in the city and on the World Islands archipelago

cereal thriller

Wake up to this novel breakfast that uses popcorn as a crunchy base

5 healthy ideas salads

Enjoy a light lunch or dinner in the garden when the sun shines using these wholesome recipes

JOYS OF SUMMER

Make the most of fresh cucumbers, chard and raspberries

1 INGREDIENT – 3 WAYS SWEET AS HONEY

Use this sweet nectar in summery dishes from Roopa Gulati, including a vibrant mango salad and zesty ice cream

summer fun

Make the most of strawberry season with these homemade lollies

use your leftovers

Create something new out of leftover ingredients

NEXT LEVEL Pavlova

When it comes to make-ahead puds that deliver the wow factor for not much effort, a pavlova is your best bet.

Veg box star RUNNER BEANS

As well as being easy to cook with, you can preserve this allotment staple for enjoying all year round, like in this zingy chutney

on the table in 30 minutes

Serve dinner in a flash with these summery, hearty meals that are quick to make

SPEEDY SUPPER

Make this veg-packed stir-fry when you need dinner fast- and if you like a hit of chilli, you can add that to the rich peanut dressing

5 HEALTHY IDEAS: PASTA

This kitchen staple makes a variety of simple and nutritious meals

Veg box star ROCKET

Anyone who's grown rocket will know its name is apt - when in season, it's abundant, so this recipe can easily be doubled if you have a glut

USE YOUR LEFTOVERS

Clever ways to make use of what's left behind

3 SUMMER DESSERTS: PERFECT PUDDINGS

Celebrate Father's Day on June 21st with these seasonal sweet treats from food writer Jane Dunn

1 INGREDIENT 1 3 WAYS: LOVE YOUR OATS

Cookbook author and baker Benjamina Ebuehi uses this pantry staple in creative ways