CATEGORIES

September's veg box star BEETROOT

With bold colour, delicate sweetness and earthy notes, this veg isn't just for pickling - try showcasing it in a tart dressing

PERFECT PATISSERIE

Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet, kid-friendly treats from Jane Dunn - they're a great way to impress family and friends

AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS

Put the kettle on and lay on a spread of bite-size quiches and a crowd-pleasing teacake with raspberry frosting

CLASSIC PUDDINGS

Warm up on a cool evening with one of these classic puds. Make use of shop-bought shortcuts for a simple, flavourful dessert when entertaining

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

THE SUITE LIFE

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm offers the proverbial paradisiacal retreat to relax and rejuvenate before heading back to the rat race

NO NEED TO COOK

Cut energy costs with our easy-to-assemble recipes

5 healthy ideas: canned beans

Make the most of a thrifty storecupboard ingredient with these simple recipes

Blackberry pie

A well-made 'proper' pie (that's pastry on the top and bottom, or 'double crust' as it's known in America) is as much a feat in construction as it is in flavour.

TOM KERRIDGE: SECRET INGREDIENT

Find out which storecupboard sauce the BBC chef can't get enough of at home

The Typical Japanese Summer Menu

The typical Japanese summer menu with all its simplicities becomes hyper-sophisticated under Takeshi Araki, Head Chef of Esora.

Bayas del bosque

En las próximas semanas y a lo largo del otoño, un paseo por el bosque puede ofrecer no solo una experiencia de reconexión con la naturaleza, sino también una deliciosa merienda. Además, disfrutar de las bayas que brotan en los arbustos en esta época del año es además una forma excepcional de reforzar nuestras defensas ante las próximas infecciones estacionales, ya que se trata de frutos muy ricos en vitaminas.

ISLAND SANCTUARY

Explore Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, the first island resort in the city and on the World Islands archipelago

Veg box star RUNNER BEANS

As well as being easy to cook with, you can preserve this allotment staple for enjoying all year round, like in this zingy chutney

use your leftovers

Create something new out of leftover ingredients

cereal thriller

Wake up to this novel breakfast that uses popcorn as a crunchy base

JOYS OF SUMMER

Make the most of fresh cucumbers, chard and raspberries

summer fun

Make the most of strawberry season with these homemade lollies

Summertime celebration

As the days become longer and warmer, now’s the time to bring friends and family together to share good food. With these recipes, the occasion will be even more memorable

NEXT LEVEL Pavlova

When it comes to make-ahead puds that deliver the wow factor for not much effort, a pavlova is your best bet.

1 INGREDIENT – 3 WAYS SWEET AS HONEY

Use this sweet nectar in summery dishes from Roopa Gulati, including a vibrant mango salad and zesty ice cream

on the table in 30 minutes

Serve dinner in a flash with these summery, hearty meals that are quick to make

5 healthy ideas salads

Enjoy a light lunch or dinner in the garden when the sun shines using these wholesome recipes

SPEEDY SUPPER

Make this veg-packed stir-fry when you need dinner fast- and if you like a hit of chilli, you can add that to the rich peanut dressing

5 HEALTHY IDEAS: PASTA

This kitchen staple makes a variety of simple and nutritious meals

Veg box star ROCKET

Anyone who's grown rocket will know its name is apt - when in season, it's abundant, so this recipe can easily be doubled if you have a glut

USE YOUR LEFTOVERS

Clever ways to make use of what's left behind

3 SUMMER DESSERTS: PERFECT PUDDINGS

Celebrate Father's Day on June 21st with these seasonal sweet treats from food writer Jane Dunn

1 INGREDIENT 1 3 WAYS: LOVE YOUR OATS

Cookbook author and baker Benjamina Ebuehi uses this pantry staple in creative ways

What would you take to a POSH PICNIC?

Each month, a member of the food team and one of our readers swap recipes for a special event