MAKES 800-900g shredded meat PREP 20 mins plus at least 1 hr resting COOK 1 hr EASY 1 whole chicken, around 2kg1 lemon, halvedsmall bunch of thyme1 garlic bulb, separated into skin-on cloves2 tbsp olive oil75g butter, melted 1 Pat the chicken dry all

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SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins COOK 20 mins EASY V 4 stale pittas or 2 large flatbreads, torn into 2cm chunks4 ½ tbsp olive oil1 bunch of asparagus (around 250g)1 garlic clove, crushed½ lemon, zested and juiced1 tsp dried mint1 ½ tsp sumac, plus a pinch to

Spinach forms the base of this silky curry, adding an earthy flavour and a vibrant green colour. You can freeze the sauce for a few months, defrosting a portion then adding the paneer or another protein. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V ❄ sa

In a quirky street in Brighton, behind the bright blue shopfront of Manju’s Restaurant, one of the oldest chefs in the world is hard at work. But Manju Patel doesn’t do it alone. Alongside are Manju’s sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, sharing

The suggestion that eating this number of plant foods every week can lead to improved health comes from a large study I worked on back in 2019. The British and American Gut Project looked at the diets of thousands of people, assessing how different d

Combine the flavours of a green goddess salad and a classic caesar with the textures of crispy chicken schnitzel – this feels special enough for entertaining, but also makes a great early summer dinner. Helena Busiakiewicz SERVES 4 PREP 25 mins COOK

Nuts form an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. They contain healthy fats, protein and fibre as well as antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. Different types of nuts require different farming techniques and almonds and cashews are notor

Discover new ways with butter and make your own kombucha Making kombucha is a good kitchen project as it introduces you to the science of fermentation, while being quite a hands-off process. Kombucha is essentially fermented tea. It’s made with a sym

Whether you’re lighting up the barbecue, braving a bank holiday picnic or just taking your dinner into the garden, in my mind, May marks the start of the outdoor eating season. I love food eaten al fresco – I honestly think the fresh air makes it tas

Put on a glitzy spread with our Eurovision-inspired party dishes, try Tom Kerridge’s spicy twist on salmon and learn more about how to eat sustainably. Be inspired and discover more at goodfood.com/feature/weekend ■

This pretty pink cocktail is just the thing to enjoy with a light dinner, or a garden get-together with friends. SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins EASY V 200ml lychee juice1 tsp rosewater750ml bottle proseccosoda water, for topping up4 raspberries, to garnish 1 D

SERVES 8-10 PREP 20 mins plus cooling and 1 hr macerating COOK 45 mins EASY V 200g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin200g golden caster sugar4 eggs200g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp milk2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, blitzed to

Ireland meets Eastern Europe by way of Scandinavia – the perfect mash-up for Eurovision! Boxty is a traditional Irish potato bread or pancake that has subtle regional differences. It can be made from grated potato, or a mixture of leftover cooked pot

You only need a small corner of a garden, balcony or windowsill to start growing your own fruit and veg. Choose easy-to-grow varieties that don’t take a long time to mature. You can pick up many interesting types of seeds in garden centres, such as y

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This uniquely shaped oven is a stylish, sturdy piece of outdoor kit that feels built to last. Its rotating stone ensures even cooking around the crust and base, removing the need to manually turn the dough. Sliding in our pizzas was easy thanks to th

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I came to London in 1994. My dad visited me after two and a half years, ate at my restaurant and said, “Are you sure you want to live in this country?” I said, “What do you mean? I’ve done OK, I’ve got great reviews from people like AA Gill.” He said

Filled with delicious recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, Nathan’s latest book is all about effortless cooking with maximum flavour (see page 64 for a taste of what’s inside). Chapters include quick comfort food, breezy brunch & lunch

We’re all curious about where our food comes from. Knowing where our veg is grown or how animals are raised helps us make wise choices about how we shop and what we eat. And we’re all familiar with nutritional information on packaging, including calo

Bánh tráng nuóng is a modern Vietnamese dish made with a rice paper base; it takes just a couple of minutes to cook. On the streets of Vietnam, different vendors create their own versions, even allowing customers to customise their own. SERVES 1 PREP

We’re all trying to be more eco-friendly in the kitchen, and one way of doing that is to use a utensil for more than one job. If cooking with boiling water, use a spider strainer (or slotted spoon) to scoop things out rather than draining the water,

Stays from 29 March - 3 November 2024 Surrounded by woodland and nestled in the peaceful grounds of Rick Stein’s pub, The Cornish Arms near Padstow, are six wooden shepherd’s huts, perfect for a cosy couple of nights by the sea. The huts offer a tran