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THIS IS YOUR good food

What have you been cooking, sharing and discussing? Good Food’s Tami Aktar wants to hear from you, our wonderful community of readers

Nadiya answers your questions

Our Facebook community asked our special guest editor for her top tips – here are just a few of them

6 OF YOUR CREATIONS

You’ve been busy in the kitchen – here are some of my favourite snaps

Tonight, make a fragrant noodle soup

Soup, the unsung hero of dinner time. Ready in just 15 minutes and full of veg. It’s a cheap and easy way to help our health and the planet, one bowl at a time

Nadiya’s BRILLIANT BAKES

Immerse yourself in making these sweet and savoury bakes from guest editor Nadiya Hussain

JAPANESE OKONOMIYAKI

photograph MOWIE KAY, Shoot director SARAH SNELLING |

Cook’s calendar

Your February to-do list

8 THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

The Good Food Team shares their kitchen to-do list, plus Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World on what to plant

Veg box stars CITRUS

If you have citrus fruits threatening to go soft in your fruit bowl, use them up in a zingy marmalade – as well as spreading it on your toast, a jar of it makes a lovely gift

Nadiya’s 7- DAY MEAL PLAN

Special guest editor Nadiya Hussain shares her top pick of recipes from this issue, as well as some favourites from bbcgoodfood.com

Making a difference THE MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH GROUP

The volunteer-led cookery classes highlighting the need for friendship and good food

OUR FOOD PICKS

February’s food and drink must-haves

RAISE A GLASS

Discover six new non-alcoholic tipples

WE ARE BBC goodfood

Each month, we introduce you to the experts who create content for your favourite food brand

TV chef MATT TEBBUTT’S WEEKEND PROJECT

A sweet treat from the Saturday Kitchen host

THIS MONTH’S Wish list

Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with our favourite homeware picks

Nadiya’s BOOKS FOR COOKS

The BBC star recommends some of her favourites

easy

42 simple recipes for busy weekdays midweek ■

everyday pasta

Transform this classic storecupboard staple into a special weekday treat with recipes from Rosie Mackean

meatballs

Get more from mince with these great-value recipes, each of them differently inspired

perfect pancakes

Want to change up your pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (1 March)? We’ve chosen a few of our favourite recipes to help you celebrate in style

love your leftovers

Try our inventive ways to use up the surplus from this month’s recipes, from creamy fish pie to ricotta-stuffed filo parcels

MIDWEEK MAGIC

Make more of mushrooms and herbs

fresh sage

Lemon & sage butter Blitz sage with 100g

100g of jarred peppers

• Romesco sauce Blitz the peppers with 50g almonds,

Omari’s plant-based party

CBBC and YouTube star Omari McQueen shares vegan recipes that are ideal for having fun with friends

family matters

good advice

thank you to every single one of you

close connections

sloppy joes

frozen assets

seafood made simple

meal for one

news

Health editor Tracey Raye explores cow’s milk alternatives and shares a recipe for colourful, nutritious beetroot gnocchi

Alternatives to cow’s milk

Whether you’re dairy-free or just avoiding cow’s milk,

breakfast

5 healthy ideas

SUNDAY LUNCH FOR TWO

Whether you’re looking for a Valentine’s menu or just an easy roast to share with a loved one, this one-pan lamb dish and sharing dessert will give you both a warm glow

GARLIC

Be more inventive with this kitchen staple using recipes from Melissa Thompson – there’s orzo with a punchy sauce, tear ‘n’ share bread, and rice-based stuffing for roast chicken

FABULOUS FEBRUARY

Make the most of colourful late-winter produce with inspiring recipes from Esther Clark, plus learn about growing kale with tips from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World

A TREAT FOR LATER

Our recipe developer Liberty Mendez shares a cake that can be frozen for another time, like a coffee morning with friends

‘How food can bring us all together’

Our guest editor Nadiya Hussain reflects on what we can all gain by celebrating cultural diversity

ESRA MUSLU’S SWISS CHARD GÖZLEME

After working with Yotam Ottolenghi, the Turkish chef opened her restaurant Zahter in London to bring her seasonal, home-style cuisine to the UK

Just add vinegar

In our desire for excitement and variety in non-alcoholic drinks, some entrepreneurs have created delicious drinks with the ultimate acid tang

BBC good food don't miss next month

One-pan roasts for laidback Sundays •

Tonight’s special

Transform a pack of prawns into a takeaway favourite in less time than you would need to have it delivered

Winter warmer

Spend time at the weekend perfecting the ultimate cheesy sharing dish. Enjoy with crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, crudités and pickles

YES, IT WORKS!

Avocado’s mild flavour, creamy texture and buttery richness

Reviving a loaf of bread

If you have bread that has sat out

PANCAKES

• Strain it To keep your pancake batter light

Three-cheese risotto

SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 1 hr

Ayla by Santosh Shah

Keith Kendrick enjoys Nepali dishes from the MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 finalist and recent winner of its Rematch 2021 spin-off

Soup-makers

These all-in-one machines can save time and washing-up – and can also be used for other tasks like whizzing up smoothies, sauces and baby food

Lean in to these flavoursome meats

Step away from familiar chicken breast and pork – try these lean cuts for great taste without the fat, says Jessica Wragg

PODCAST EXTRA

TV chef, author, YouTube star and restaurateur Sam Zien (‘Sam the Cooking Guy’) explains how to perfect this Tex-Mex favourite

Tom Kerridge’s perfect pasta

On his BBC Good Food podcast series, chef Tom shares his expert knowledge. Here, he gives tips on getting the most out of one of our favourite storecupboard ingredients

DONNA HAY

The Australian food writer and regular guest on BBC Saturday Kitchen Live reveals the secrets of her success

Smoothie special

Our cocktail expert Miriam Nice shares her favourite smoothie recipes, and asks juice bar owner Leon Morant for his tips on making smoothies and juices at home

TRY A NEW COCKTAIL

Blueberry smoothie Here’s a quick and simple smoothie