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Tarik Abdeladim The owner of York’s Algerian street-food

INSTANT RECIPE FINDER

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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

Your veggie 7-day winter diet plan for two

WEEKEND

Cosy up in the kitchen and bake one of Tom Kerridge’s nostalgic puds. Plus, try something different with polenta, celebrate Chinese New Year, or cook with new season’s produce

Welcome to January

We’ve reworked your favourite comfort foods to make

What to do in January

Find out what’s on our kitchen 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 CABBAGE

Underused and underrated, cabbage tends to have a bad reputation. But, when roasted and charred, it makes a brilliantly flavourful meat alternative. Here, we’ve paired it with punchy harissa and preserved lemon for a wholesome veggie meal

12 eco-friendly TRENDS FOR 2022

This year, many food and drink trends are linked to better managing the world’s resources. Here are some fresh ideas and ingredients to consider

A COOKBOOK FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Laura Marston has developed recipes for people who are struggling to eat

OUR FOOD PICKS

January’s food and drink must-haves

RAISE A GLASS

Our pick of must-try spirits, craft beer and non-alcoholic alternatives

WE ARE BBC goodfood

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

MAUNIKA GOWARDHAN’S WEEKEND WARMER

Try this chef and author’s spicy curry

TV & RADIO PICKS

Britain’s Top Takeaways Hosted by Sara

THIS MONTH’S Wish list

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

BOOKS FOR COOKS

What Fiona Forman is cooking this month

MORE FROM BBC GOOD FOOD

Healthy magazine Kick-start the new year with 132

LIGHTER feel-good food

Cold winter evenings call for comfort food, and these recipes deliver, but they’re wholesome, too, with plenty of fresh veg to help you start the new year right

Easy

45 simple recipes for busy weekdays

All in one pot

Save on washing-up and get dinner on the table faster with these recipes made in one pot, pan or tray, and in just two simple steps

baking brought light back into my life

close connections

meal for one

everyday

classic casserole

frozen assets

cottage pie

two twists

TARIK ABDELADIM’S BOULETTES DE SAR DINES

MY FAVOURITE DISH

love your leftovers

reduce waste

MIDWEEK MAGIC

Transform basic ingredients into something special

eat your greens

Simple but vibrant veggie recipes to get your children cooking

family matters

Food director Cassie Best shares healthy breakfast ideas, plus Jenny Chandler explains why we should eat with the seasons

winter healthy diet plan

YOUR 7-DAY MEAL PLAN

rise & shine

Flavoursome, easy to prepare warming breakfasts to keep you energised until lunchtime

power lunches

These nutritious recipes can be prepared ahead for busier days

dinners to do you good

Hearty meals made with fibre-rich beans, grains and veg encourage healthy bacteria to support your immune and digestive systems

meat-free marvels

Combine these flavourful meals with the veggie and vegan recipes in the main plan for a week-long vegetarian diet plan

SWEET MEMORIES

BBC chef Tom Kerridge shares reinvented old-school puds to share with loved ones

POLENTA

Wondering what to do with that bag of polenta at the back of the cupboard? Rukmini Iyer shares three new ideas to transform it into a moreish nibble, a quick dinner or an irresistible sweet treat

SOY SAUCE CHICKEN

From Good Food reader Thy

FR ESH START

Welcome in the new year with bright, inspiring recipes from Esther Clark, plus learn about growing leeks with tips from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World

The many reasons to be cheerful in 2022

After a couple of bumpy years, our columnist feels excited for the new year and optimistic about what lies ahead in the world of food

No-booze beer for Dry January

If you think beer with low or no alcohol is dull, think again. Marverine Cole offers her top picks to refresh you in 2022

Homemade cake

WEEKEND PROJECT

YES, IT WORKS!

PORK + PINK RHUBARB + STAR ANISE

Proper pizza

KITCHEN HACK

PERFECT STEAK COOKING

STEPS TO SUCCESS

Cauliflower cheese

NEXT LEVEL

Natural Flava by Craig and Shaun

COOKBOOK CHALLENGE

Air fryers

New! BBC Good Food 5 OF THE BEST

WHICH PASTA TO BUY FOR WHICH SAUCE?

When matching pasta and sauce, a general guide

PODCAST EXTRA

Bettina Campolucci Bordi

5 ‘must-eat’ foods to support your mood

Health editor Tracey Raye hears from nutritional psychiatrist Dr Drew Ramsey about what to eat to boost your mood this winter in the BBC Good Food Podcast

CHOCOLATE TOUR GUIDE

I CAN’T BELIEVE I GET PAID TO DO THIS

DRINKS CABINET Dry January

Miriam Nice shares her favourite wintry mocktails to make for this month’s zero-alcohol gatherings, and asks bar manager Mikey Robinson for his advice on boosting the flavour of drinks with cordials and more

TRY A NEW COCKTAIL

Whiskey sour mocktail Assam leaf tea provides a

3 more ideas for January

Mulled pomegranate juice

Tonight’s For special

For a special meal that’s quick to prepare but packs lots of flavour, you can’t go wrong with this traybake