Having more time on our hands to cook those not so ‘quick and easy’ recipes lately has been wonderful, but there’s no denying that staying at home 24-hours a day can be tough. We’re finding refuge in the kitchen, and delight in watching our families enjoy the meals we prepare – there’s something comforting about cooking a hearty meal and having your loved one ask for seconds, isn’t there? Inside this month’s comfort issue you’ll find pages of heartwarming recipes sure to lift your spirits during these difficult times. What says comfort more than a warming pie? Gather the ingredients to make your preferred filling and spend an afternoon in the kitchen creating a homemade pie to be proud of – we have a great selection of recipes inside. Our ultimate comfort food recipes are also sure to go down a treat. Start with a serving of baked bolognese stuffed pasta topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, and finish up with warm fig sponge pudding. Let’s find comfort in cooking.
Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It's an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more
This rich and creamy dish is packed full of nutrition and delivers a luxurious eating experience without the heaviness and saturated fat of double cream. The tahini paste is a protein and calcium rich ingredient that creates an indulgent texture and carries the herb and spice flavour wonderfully – so do use the best quality tahini you can afford (see recipe tips). Beautiful with butter beans but haricot beans, chickpeas and cannellini would work just as well. Each serving provides 542 kcal, 19.6g protein, 40.7g carbohydrate (of which 5.8g sugars), 29.9g fat (of which 4.4g saturates), 15.3g fibre and 0.43g salt.
In recognition and celebration of Ramadan this month, we’re dedicating our time in the kitchen to learning something new about authentic Arabic cuisine. Inside May’s issue, you’ll find mouthwatering Middle Eastern recipes and recommendations to get you started. Try your hand at creating a traditional Iftar feast at home. We’ve come up with four new tasty ways to top your hummus, so things don’t get boring – the pistachio lamb meatballs, and pickled red onions with pomegranate hummus toppers are two must-tries! Whip out your slow cooker for our Moroccan lamb stew recipe – with its aromatic hit of spice, this dish is sure to have guests coming back for seconds. End things on a sweet note with our spiced honey drizzle cake, it’s particularly delicious. If you’re looking for somewhere special to experience the breaking of fast, we’ve put together a selection of some of our favourite Iftar and Suhoor offers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where you’ll be able to share quality time with loved ones over an Arabian feas
Not too keen on red meat? Try our chicken version of chilli con carne, with all the richness of the classic dish. It makes a great sofa supper on cold nights
Let your oven do the work for you with this easy autumnal traybake
These are the buttermilk pancakes that a certain Madame Lafond made for me when I was in Quebec; delightfully easy but tasting so light and fluffy.
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A twist on a classic fish finger sandwich the whole family will love. Try lightly salting the cod to firm it up before cooking
Supreme (or suprême) unsurprisingly refers to the best part of the food. In this case tender cuts of chicken breast, cooked in a creamy sauce. This version uses skinless, boneless chicken breast.
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Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting, it's perfect for cold weather cooking
It's still possible to eat well while losing weight. Check out our lighter lunch recipes & healthy but satisfying dinners, all for 500 calories or less.
Inside this month’s issue, we have some cracking recipes for Easter. Impress guests with our cover star – the Easter nest cake is surprisingly easy to make and is perfect for letting the kids take charge with. The lemon drizzle Simnel slices are equally as scrumptious, combining zesty lemon with almondy, marzipan flavours, but be sure to save room for the lamb. Try the mouthwatering one-pan lamb with hassleback potatoes – the wholesome recipe keeps things traditional and classic with rosemary, thyme and garlic, and makes for the perfect Easter table centerpiece. Inside, you’ll also find restaurant reviews of the newly opened Kizmet and The London Project, plus recommendations for great spots to check out in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including our latest foodcation to Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island. All this, plus much more.
Make our crispy sesame lemon chicken for a quick, easy and flavour-packed family dinner. Scatter with spring onions and serve with your favourite sides.
Instead of calling the Indian takeaway, make your own easy chicken jalfrezi. Our healthy curry recipe also has two of your 5-a-day and a good dose of vitamin C
It's still possible to eat well while losing weight. Check out our lighter lunch recipes & healthy but satisfying dinners, all for 500 calories or less.
Choose boneless thighs to make the ultimate crispy fried chicken. For the coating, we've come up with a method that results in the crispiest finish ever
Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar come Christmas time – it's a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage
Rustle up this family-friendly honey chicken, flavoured with garlic, soy sauce, lemon and ginger, in 30 minutes. Serve with rice and broccoli for a filling meal
