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WELCOME TO MAY

Wrap each stalk of a 230g bunch of asparagus in

Letter from the Editor

There are a few key moments that whisper full-on spring

The best of MAY

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Fish pie

The filling will keep in the fridge, covered, for 24

Give your cooking a new lease of life

"Hurrah for May and the treasure trove of fresh new

ASPARAGUS

If there’s an ambassador for seasonal eating, it has to

The spiced-up ROAST CHICKEN

In a pestle and mortar or spice grinder, grind 3

BATTLE OF THE CHEESE TOASTIES

Toastie credentials Maker of montgomery’s cheddar and ogleshield, a softer,

Walk… then eat!

Turn the page to find the perfect recipes for after

John Whaite’s KEEP-IT-SIMPLE SHARING FEAST

Put the first four dishes on the table all at

SAGE

“One of the things I love about sage is that,

YUZU JUICE

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that looks a bit

If you make one pudding this month, make it this…

“ Rhubarb is an obliging soul – as the forced

“A cake with a special place in my heart”

Baamkuch is reserved for life’s major occasions, and it has

“IT’S THE NEW WAY TO COOK”

“I tend to be bold with my use of spices,

WHEN EAST WEST MEETS

“Prawns are useful to keep in the freezer for emergencies

Sabrina opens her STORECUPBOARD

WHAT IS IT? A paste of pounded chillies, sometimes with

The get-together feast INSPIRED BY THE EAST

DAN DOHERTY is executive chef at sky-high restaurant Duck &

The weekday hall of fame

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Peter Gordon REINVENTS THE SALAD

SERVES 6 AS A STARTER. HANDS-ON TIME 1 HOUR, PLUS

ENCHILADAS

We replaced the usual soured cream topping with a light,

MEAT-FREE DINNER PARTY MAINS

“I recently spoke to some friends who were surprised when

FOR STARTERS

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, 10,000 guests

GLYNN PURNELL

Mum was a good cook. We used to go to

WISH LIST

"These pages are about us doing the hard work so

Would you go round to dinner with someone you’d never met?

Dinner is at Dylan’s flat in Fulham. Shall I take

TEST REPORT

Flavours of Sicily: Fresh and Vibrant Recipes from a Unique

THE BLACKSMITH BOYS

Behind the rusty iron gate of Arch 229 in Blenheim

CHEERS!

• Taste the Difference Viñedos Barrihuelo Rioja Rosado 2015, Spain

Is JUICING good for you?

Juicing is an international revolution. Led by celebrities and so-called

Greek getaway PAXOS

Lunch was tantalisingly close to my fingers. Flippering furiously to

The best of both worlds

WHY IT’S GREAT Can’t choose between the Lake District and

Why do we send so much of our seafood abroad?

There used to be an old lady who ran a

THIS MONTH IN OUR TEST KITCHEN...

Delicious. recipes are written to be as quick and hassle-free

BEN TISH’S SALT HAKE FRITTERS WITH ORANGE ALIOLI

BE A BE T TER COOK CHEF’S S TEP BY

delicious. PHOTO &VIDEO COMPETITION 2016

Do you love food? Do you have great ideas for

LOOSE ENDS

Toast a slice of good quality bread. Meanwhile, warm the

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If you love watching star chefs demonstrating their skills, as

WANT TO MEET YOUR FAVOURITE COOK BOOK AUTHORS?

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