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Back to my roots

Good Food reader Nancy Charoen Ledlie shares her recipe for congee with chicken, inspired by memories of her early childhood

Welcome to September

Our cover star is the dish of dreams

What would you bring to a BAKE SALE ?

Every month we ask you, our readers, for tips about how you shop and cook. This month, we asked: what sweet treats do you make to raise money for a good cause?

Follow our 7-DAY MEAL PLAN

We share some of the recipes we’re excited to cook from this issue and on bbcgoodfood.com

Fun and free cooking courses

Community cooking with a focus on culturally varied and nutritious plant-based recipes

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Spice creations

Cook flavour-packed meals on a budget with the help of storecupboard spices and seasoning mixes – it’s a great way to make dishes more exciting and prevent food waste

budget meal plan

Make your weekly shop go further with recipes by Claire Thomson, packing in all the nutrition needed for a family of four

love your leftovers

Use whatever’s left from our midweek meal recipes on page 36 and turn it into no-cook snacks and lunches

KIDS’ KITCHEN

In this six-part series, we help teach your children to become confident cooks. This month, all they need to know about baking

Seedy rosemary soda bread

FLAVOUR TWISTS Chilli cheese If you like a

Pear & chocolate flapjacks

SERVES 9-12 PREP 10 mins COOK 40 mins

Blackberry victoria sponge

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Everybody needs good neighbours

Marwah El-Murad found lifetime friendship in the kitchen of her shared house

Nicole’s Brazilian carrot cake

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Georgina Hayden’s breakfast buns

The Saturday Kitchen guest offers a tear-and-share bake

New series: Your guide to microwave cooking

Here, we offer advice on balancing the rising cost of living. This month, we share recipes from food writer Elaine Lemm, all cooked in the microwave for more efficient use of energy

news

Our health editor Tracey Raye shares a nut-free spread recipe, plus advice on eating healthily while on a budget

cheesy pasta

Enjoy a filling vegetarian supper packed with nutritious greens and creamy ricotta recipe SARA BUENFELD photograph MIKE ENGLISH

Lentils

Try our simple ways to add this protein-rich legume to your diet

GOOD APPLES

Celebrate British apple season with an autumnal pork one-pot and two crowd-pleasing puddings from Barney Desmazery

Family Brilliant Birthdays

Nothing compares to the gift of a homemade cake, and these celebration bakes will make a little one’s big day even more special

Celebrating rosh hashanah

Victoria Prever shares long-held traditions of the Jewish New Year, including this brisket recipe jewelled with pomegranate seeds

LAID-BACK LUNCH

Give your Sunday roast a hassle-free makeover with these simple recipes inspired by Silvana Franco’s Italian heritage

NADIYA’S FOOD FOR FRIENDS

The BBC star creates easy, budget-friendly sharing recipes for weekend get-togethers

RICHER RAGU

BBC chef and podcast host Tom Kerridge reveals his new way of cooking an old classic for deeper flavour

5 MORE IDEAS

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AUTUMN BECKONS

Showcase plums, aubergines and sweetcorn with ideas from Samuel Goldsmith, and tend to your crop with advice from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World

GROW YOUR OWN

Emma Crawforth is a qualified horticulturist, trained at

JOSE GARZÓN’S SEAFOOD FIDEUÀ

The Valencia-born head chef of Porta in Chester talks about his passion for paella, and the pasta dish that brings people together

FIVE KEY SPANISH AND VALENCIAN INGREDIENTS

Extra virgin olive oil “Until I was 16,

Low-cost cooking

We get the best tips for saving money

Melissa Thompson

Priceless tips for reducing costs

Get the most from your wine budget

Our columnist suggests her top affordable bottles so you can enjoy an excellent glass of wine for less

Cookbook challenge

Two’s Company: Simple by Orlando Murrin

Books for cooks

What Marianne Voyle is cooking this month

Best buys

Perfect roast pork

Master crisp crackling and tender, juicy pork for a special Sunday lunch using a cut that also offers good value for money

YES, IT WORKS!

Inthe same way that bacon and maple syrup

Tomato soup

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microwaves

Save time and energy by cooking in the microwave. After testing various models, these are our favourites

Bloomy rind cheeses

Experts from the Academy of Cheese guide us through speciality products to try at home

Berry hit

Capture late summer in a bottle using recipes from Miriam Nice, then make a note of our top seasonal buys, chosen by our drinks expert Georgina Kiely

Test kitchen secrets

Our cookery assistant Helena Busiakiewicz shares insider info on how to use food colouring

Get ahead for Christmas

It might seem a long way off, but it’s the best time to get ahead on festive baking – start now and give your cake time to mature before the holidays

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