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WEEKEND

Showcase spring’s best produce, discover new ways to use the humble egg and try Tom Kerridge’s alternative Easter main from the Good Food Podcast

Welcome to April

There’s a baking focus this month, with a

INSTANT RECIPE FINDER

make it, snap it, post it We’ll share

What would you take to AFTERNOON TEA?

Each month a member of our cookery team and one of our readers swap recipe ideas for a special occasion

Follow our 7-DAY MEAL PLAN

Here are some of the recipes you’ll find in this issue and on bbcgoodfood.com . Planning a menu makes shopping easier and cuts down on food waste

April’s veg box star SPINACH

Next time you’re brunching, try these spiced green pancakes for great taste with the added benefits of iron and vitamin K

My vegan soup kitchen

The Norwich Soup Movement serves free plant-based comfort food

Share with us YOUR GOOD FOOD

What have you been cooking and discussing? This is where we hear from you, our wonderful community of readers

Your top 6 creations

The best dishes appearing on our social media feed this month

BANK HOLIDAY COOKING Easter parade

The holiday weekend is a time to celebrate and whether you’re hosting the big Sunday dinner, putting on a special brunch, or planning to bake a showstopper, our recipes will make it an event

meat-free dinners

Want to cut down on meat, or are you a veggie looking to shake up the routine? Try these inventive and satisfying recipes for two

Mandy Yin’s Sunday lunch

The inspiration for this comes from an excellent

TV & RADIO PICKS

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy The celebrated actor

30-minute pasta dinner

Give our new favourite pasta dish a whirl tonight – it’s so quick and simple to make

celebrating ramadan

Food writer Mars Elkins-El Brogy shares what you need to know about this month of reflection and celebration, beginning 2 April

when you’re cooking it’s easy to build trust

Amrita Lal and Kym McAdam bonded over a famous Aussie sweet treat after each moving to the UK from Down Under

veg pasties

Make a batch or two of these curried veggie pies to stash in the freezer for an easy lunch with salad, or warming starter

news

Our health editor Tracey Raye shares a recipe that provides all of your five-a-day, plus tips for boosting gut health

feel-good lunch

As well as being quick, comforting and packed with three of your five-a-day, this pasta recipe is easy to double for feeding a family

seafood

High in protein and low in fat, fish makes a great base for lighter dinners. Look for sustainably sourced options

use your leftovers

Clever ideas for making the most of what’s left of this month’s recipes

MIDWEEK MAGIC

Transform basic ingredients and leftover bits from our shopping list on page 41

How to be a brilliant baker

Bake perfect loaves, rolls and flatbreads every time with the BBC Good Food team

Spring holiday cooking

BBC Saturday Kitchen regular Paul Ainsworth shares some of the recipes he loves to make with his daughter during the school break

Your baking problems solved

THE DOUGH STICKS TO MY HANDS WHILE KNEADING

EXCELLENT EGGS

Discover new ways to use this versatile ingredient with Melissa Thompson, including a twist on the classic scotch egg, plus another picnic staple, quiche

EASTER LAMB

Discover imaginative ways to cook different cuts of lamb in the new series of the BBC Good Food Podcast with Tom Kerridge

GREEN SHOOTS

Explore this month’s bounty with vibrant recipes from Esther Clark, then step out into the garden with advice on what to plant from Emma Crawforth of BBC Gardeners’ World

VEG Q&A

Emma Crawforth is a qualified horticulturist, trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and is the gardening editor for BBC Gardeners’ World. This month, she gives advice on asparagus

DIY JAFFA CAKES

Take this classic snack to another level by making a homemade version with marmalade-spiked orange jelly and rich dark chocolate

Celebrate Passover

Find out what’s eaten during the celebrations (this year, 15-23 April) and try Victoria’s nutty matzo granola

DOM FERNANDO’S SRI LANKAN FISH PATTIES

The chef-owner of London’s Paradise restaurant talks about blending Sri Lankan cuisine with British produce and his gran’s amazing “short eats” snacks

Opinion

Our columnists discuss what’s new in the world of food and drink, plus discover our best buys for April

BBC Good Food Easter Taste Awards 2022

Discover the results of our annual taste test to find the best supermarket treats for the season, from hot cross buns to chocolate eggs

Chocolate eggs, bunnies and more

Nistisima by Georgina Hayden

Editor Keith Kendrick learns all about fasting and Mediterranean plant-based foods

Books for cooks

What Fiona Forman is cooking this month

Celebrate the long weekend

Get together with friends this Easter and share a selection of light, hoppy beers chosen by our expert

Best buys

Junior food & reviews writer Maga Flores-Trevino rounds up the best accessories to kit out your kitchen

Food Picks

1 Fairfields crisps £2 (150g bag), Ocado With

NEXT LEVEL CARROT CAKE

cooking skills

Plant-based comfort

Spend time at the weekend making this indulgent twist on a classic that everyone can enjoy – it works as a side, or serve as a main with a green salad or steamed veg

YES, IT WORKS!

BLACKBERRIES + DUCK + RED WINE

KITCHEN HACK ice cube trays

Fill ice cube trays with fresh pesto, curry

STEPS TO SUCCESS CARBONARA

To watch our carbonara video, go to bbcgoodfood.com/videos

5 OF THE BEST Stand mixers

If you love baking or bread-making, a stand mixer is a great investment. Here are our favourite models

Fresh cheeses

Experts from the Academy of Cheese introduce you to the artisan products you should add to your shopping basket

BUDGET BUSTERS Shop clever

GET ORGANISED Make a list before going out

WE ARE BBC Good Food

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

Flavourful cuts to celebrate spring

As the seasons change, put away the slow cookers and cast iron pans and try Jessica Wragg’s alternative cuts and lighter methods of cooking

Make your own sushi rice

Chef, food writer and cookery teacher Yuki Gomi reveals the secret to this key skill of Japanese cooking

Easter tipples

Put a seasonal spin on popular cocktails – whether you enjoy silky white chocolate or tangy rhubarb, we have plenty of ideas to toast the arrival of spring

Greek Easter

Good Food reader Sophia Butler shares her family’s recipe for flaounes, cheesefilled pastries that are a seasonal tradition for Greek-Cypriots