EDITOR’S CHOICE

WELCOME TOJULY

KAREN BARNES, EDITOR

The surprisinglyeasy sundae

Even though you’re making your own ice cream and shortbread for it, this glorious sundae is still as simple as 1, 2, 3

Sweet satisfaction

Mastering a pavlova, which transforms humble egg whites and sugar into the fabled light, crisp dessert with a chewy-mallowy centre, is something any cook can get right - and the nation’s favourite cook is here to show you how

Sausages get summery!

The brilliant British banger is not just for fry-ups, mash and hot dogs. If you fancy something a bit different this summer, look no further than these inspirational, flavour-packed ideas

LavenderTHE FLOWER THAT SAYS SUMMER(and how to cook with it)

These pretty purple blooms have been lending their delicate flavour to recipes as far back as the Middle Ages. With a scent redolent of Provençal vineyards and English country gardens, lavender works as an ingredient in so many dishes - as long as you employ a light touch: adding too much can result in a dish more reminiscent of Granny’s knicker drawer than a holiday on the Riviera! But there’s never been a better time to experiment, and this feature reveals how the glorious floral herb can enhance your cooking, both sweet and savoury

THE EAT-OUT-AT-HOME BRUNCH

Need a window of good cheer? Food writer and chef Ravinder Bhogal shares favourite brunch dishes from her new book - all with a flavour twist. How to approach: pick the recipe that appeals most, then cook, serve and savour with a glass of fizz or bloody mary in hand - it’s a blueprint for mid-morning JOY

MOVIE NIGHT

Go East-meets-West fusion for both the film and the accompanying grub, with a groundbreaking all-Asian romantic comedy and your new favourite burger

“In my childhood home, every summer felt timeless”

Sit back and allow your thoughts to wander as celebrated food writer Olia Hercules whisks you away to the summer kitchen of her homeland in rural Ukraine. These recipes from her latest, eagerly awaited book will tempt you to broaden your culinary horizons as you dream of summers past - and those to come

The little ingredient that packs a big punch

New potatoes are one of the gems of the season. Eat them simply or try one of Gill’s ideas for the barbecue, for focaccia with a twist, for an inspired fish dish or for a special supper to remind you of times in Italy gone by

Learn to cook Thai

Many of you are telling us how you’re using extra time at home to increase your cooking skills - music to our ears! In the last of this series, Bangkok-born Kay Plunkett-Hogge shows how to master the pillars of her favourite cuisine. This month it’s Thai salads, where the balance of the dressing is key

YOUR delicious.

Screening your guests

THE GOOD NEWS

GREAT THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW + S TORIES TO RAISE A SMILE

MEET THE MAN WHO WON MASTERCHEF DURING LOCKDOWN

For a kitchen obsessive with a competitive edge, becoming champion of TV’s prized cooking competition is a life-changer. But how different is thatexperience when it happens during a pandemic? Editor Karen Barneschatted with this year’s winner Thomas Frake over a (socially distanced) beer

“I’ve long been a proponent of pyjama gardening”

Early morning, the cool beginning of a sunny day, coffee in hand, a bit of spontaneous weeding here and there… If this doesn’t sound likea recipe for bliss to you, Debora Robertson might just change your mind

12 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOURWEEKLY SHOP

Just a few good-for-you habit-tweaks can shape what you buy, eke out what you have and make a difference to the amount you spend. Food writer Xanthe Clay shares some thrifty words of advice

BAG A DRINKS BARGAIN

Susy Atkins shows how to save serious money on your bottle buying this summer. Plus: a summery cocktail that deserves a revival

SUPPORTING PRODUCERS HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT

In the first of a new series championing the UK’s best farmers and artisan food producers, we highlight how a natural approach to rearing pigs gives outstanding results at Lincolnshire’s Redhill Farm, winners of numerous accolades - most recently a coveted Golden Fork for their outstanding pork at last year’s Great Taste Awards

Quick & easy 30-minute meals

Cooking from scratch more often has been a healthier aspect of lockdown, but you might not always have the time or inspiration. That’s where food writer Donal Skehan comes in - a man with a knack for straightforward, practical recipes that deliver nourishment without compromising on flavour

THE EASIESTCHICKEN ROAST

A five-star recipe that epitomises cooking joy: fire up the oven, toss together a handful of fresh ingredients, then in 45 minutes you’ll be serving up a satisfying (yet oh-so-simple) one-pan supper

YOURHEALTH

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OILYFISHWHAT MAKES IT SO GOOD FOR YOU?

If you’re trying to eat healthily, there’s an abundance of information about things to avoid or cut down on. Thankfully, there are also some wonderfulthings we should be eating more of, and one is oily fish. Dietitian JulietteKellow looks at its nutritional value and head-to-toe benefits for your body

The wise cook’s guide toSTORECUPBOARDINGREDIENTS

Over the past few weeks we’ve all become more aware than ever of the importance of making the most of everything in the larder. Need quickidea inspiration? Deputy food editor Sophie Austen-Smith has a host of simple suggestions - try, tweak and make this a time to experiment

SUPERSALADS

You can expect a former associate of Ottolenghi to produce a zinging side dish, bursting with flavour - and chef Ramael Scully does it to the max. Some of these salads are a meal on their own

Cuppa time

There are prizes to be won and foodie fun to be had with our page of brain teasers

COOK IT LIKEdelicious.

…and win a glorioushamper of wonderfulafternoon treats

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