For the table

Welcome to MARCH

Easter is early this year, so to give you plenty of

YOUR delicious.

Felicity Cloake’s article on food poverty in the UK

COOK IT LIKE delicious.

Food editor and judge Jen Bedloe has pored over your genius attempts at recipes from the January mag - and is ready to award the prize

Fancy having a go?

Cook it like delicious. this month and win the ultimate cheese lover’s hamper from Peter’s Yard

And now for… THE GOOD NEWS

GREAT THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW & STORIES TO RAISE A SMILE

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Stylish choices for your home and table + general good stuff you need to know about right now

”I’ve had so much love from everyone “

Santosh Shah won the hearts of millions of TV viewers when he made the final of MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 - BBC One’s massive pre-Christmas hit. He may not have taken home the trophy, but Santosh dazzled with the Nepali dishes he created. And his reward, he tells Kerry Fowler, was putting the spotlight on the food of his homeland

THE RITES OF Spring

Flowers (of the edible kind) are having a resurgence of popularity in the kitchen for all manner of culinary uses. The cusp of the new season is the time to sow seeds, says Debora Robertson, who’s relishing the promise of joy to come

CHEERS!

Susy Atkins boxes clever and finds a trio of treats to enjoy over the long Easter weekend

Rhubarb & custard layer cake

Heat 50g caster sugar and 5 tbsp water in a pan until

“Quality is more important than quantity”

Staying true to its philosophy has helped Ummera Irish Smokehouse create a nearperfect organic smoked salmon that was awarded Ireland’s supreme champion in last year’s Great Taste Awards. And it all began with a fisherman smoking his wild catch

Free me from my veg box prison!

When it comes to your greens (and all those other colours of the veg-box rainbow), you really can have too much of a good thing, says writer Lauren Bravo

WIN! A sparkling spa break in Sussex

Raise a glass of Sussex fizz during an indulgent stay at Ockenden Manor

Cuppa time

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

Crowdpleasers PIES

There’s nothing quite like a savoury pie, filled with favourite flavours, to bring a sense of occasion to the table. Whether you like your shiny golden-crusted creation simple and comforting or sophisticated and showstopping, you’ll find your winning recipe right here

The world’s easiest starter

Edible centrepieces became high art in Georgian England, when banqueting tables were adorned with silver bowls and stands piled high with fruit, desserts and curiosities of the time, such as pineapples. The attraction of re-creating that sharing moment today is its visual appeal, plus the fact that everything is ready prepared, which means you can RELAX and ENJOY! Here’s our suggestion of what to include, with a few ideas for what to buy and short recipes if you prefer to make your own delights

A PROPER CENTREPIECE WITHOUT THE FAFF

We’re hope, hope, hoping for family gatherings, but either way, Easter Sunday lunch deserves something special. These glorious mains fit the bill, with options for meat, fish or veg lovers. The one thing they have in common? They’re all a cinch to make

“For decades this was an idea, a hope, a dream ”

It’s a long time since RB, as he’s affectionately known, has cooked for himself on a daily basis. But while he was alone in lockdown, he rediscovered the joy of home cooking - focusing on simple, meaningful dishes that made him feel connected to family and friends. The result is a book showcasing a whole new collection of recipes, of which we’ve chosen five with the long weekend in mind - dishes designed to make every day feel special

ITALIAN EASTER LUNCH

After a long winter, the leisurely pace and warmth-infused brilliance of an Italian feast is sunshine for the soul. Here, chef Theo shares his thoughts on life, food and the best way to spend a long weekend, including recipes from his inspirational new book

Bake spre a dalittle love

MAKES 12. HANDS-ON TIME 30 MIN, OVEN TIME 25-30 MIN

GLAMOUR puds

If ever there was a moment for a special dessert, Easter weekend 2021 is it. Wow whoever’s around your table with one of these spectacular new confections

What chefs cook at home

During the lockdowns of the past 12 months, we’ve all been doing more home cooking - and that includes the nation’s top chefs. Ever wondered what they’re making? It’s prompted the charity Hospitality Action to put together a new book of chefs’ favourite home-cooking recipes, and there’s plenty of inspiration to raise your game over the big weekend and beyond

Jacob Kenedy writes to his mum

The celebrated chef describes his ever-fashionable Soho restaurant as a family trattoria at heart - and the soul of that trattoria comes from Jacob’s Mama and everything he learned from her. To celebrate Mother’s Day (Sunday 14 March), this recipe, passed on to him from Haidee, is a fitting tribute

Just like magic

Ready for some kitchen wizardry? These smart new recipes turn the everyday ingredients you pick up with your weekly shop into nutritious family meals

RECLAIM your Lunch break…and clear the decks

A large portion of the population is still working from home on makeshift desks, dining room tables - or propped up on knees. It’s never been more important to take a break from the screens dominating your life: phone, iPad, TV, streaming services (how long do you give a new series to capture your attention? 15 minutes?) and, of course, your work computer or laptop. If you haven’t already put in place your new lunchbreak regime, seize the moment - and clear some physical and mental space as you do so. If you’re home-schooling, we hear you… Eat a quick lunch (see our leftovers recipes overleaf) and take a revitalising 20-minute walk.

HEALTH BITES

NEWS, NUGGETS OF KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS GOOD-MOOD FOOD?

Eating an ice cream on a hot day can make you happy - briefly. But can diet affect your long-term outlook? Sue Quinn has a mind to find out

EAT THE rainbow BY DR RUPY

We can’t guarantee you’ll find a crock of gold, but eating different coloured veg helps ensure you get a wide variety of nutrients from your food. These flavour-packed, one-pan recipes from Dr Rupy Aujla’s new book deliver three of your five-a-day with the minimum of fuss

TEST KITCHEN

Still locked down at home, food editor Jen Bedloe and team test all the delicious. recipes, trying out new tricks, as well as trialling new products and gadgets and generating ideas for leftover ingredients. In these pages, they share their notes to help make your life easier