Issue October 2015 - Good Food (2024)

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IN THIS ISSUEWelcomeThis month’s issue is a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite. There’s the season’s golden bounty of pumpkins and squashes (p22), cooked in a variety of new ways, both sweet and savoury.We’ve also created four satisfying soups, packed with immune-boosting ingredients to ward off winter ills and chills (p122). They freeze beautifully, so it’s worth make a big batch – then they’re ready for lunches, weeknights or just when you need a pick-me-up.If you’ve time to spend in the kitchen, try Anjum Anand’s authentic curries (p70). Her regional recipes are just a taster of India’s diverse cuisine, and something truly special to share with friends. If time is short, whip up one of Jack Monroe’s microwave marvels (p54) – you really can make mac ’n’ cheese in…1 min

Every monthSave 10% at Robert DyasTo make your gift shopping and preparation for Christmas a little easier, we are offering BBC Good Food readers a fantastic 10% discount in store and at robertdyas.co.uk, right up until 24 December. And you can use the card as many times as you like!At Robert Dyas, you’ll find a huge range of kitchen gift ideas, from stand mixers and soup makers to juicers and coffee machines. With nearly 100 stores in the UK, and a website offering thousands of great products, it couldn’t be simpler to save as you shop. Terms and conditions apply, see below.3 EASY WAYS TO SAVEHow to use your discount cardONLINEAt robertdyas.co.ukClaim your 10% discount at the online checkout by simply entering the code on the reverse of your card.IN STOREGo into any Robert Dyas…1 min

Every monthGet the best from our recipesAll our recipes are tested thoroughly, so they’ll work first time for you at home. Most are developed in our Test Kitchen by our cookery team, with extra recipes from food writers, TV chefs or cookbooks – and every single one is tested before being included in the magazine.• We keep ingredients to a minimum and prep time no longer than it needs to be.• We help you avoid waste by using full packs, cans and jars where possible, or give suggestions for using up leftovers.• Where possible, we use humanely reared meats, free-range chickens and eggs, and sustainably sourced fish.• We use unrefined sugars (such as golden caster sugar), unless we want white icing.• Where egg size is important, it’s stated in the recipe.• Always use standard measuring spoons,…3 min

Every monthWhat’s cookingCheers to Fairtrade studentsThe Co-op is celebrating as the first group of students graduate from its Fairtrade-funded school in Argentina this year. Ed Robinson, the supermarket’s wine buyer, says: ‘We built the school in conjunction with the region’s winery, La Riojana, which produces our Fairtrade Malbec (£8.49, Co-op). It specialises in agricultural studies, so these skills are reinvested in the community.’A NEW TAKE ON HEALTHYGizzi’s Healthy Appetite by Gizzi Erskine (£25, Good Food offer price £22, Mitchell Beazley)Having started her career more than 10 years ago as BBC Good Food’s Cookery assistant, Gizzi Erskine has since become an award-winning food writer and TV presenter. She is an advocate of pop-up food events, regularly does cookery demos at festivals, and her TV appearances include Channel 4’s Cook Yourself Thin, and online…4 min

Every monthSarah Jane Evans chooses her top bottles this monthHey Malbec! 2013, Matias Riccitelli, Mendoza, Argentina, 14.5%, £14.99, MajesticMatias Riccitelli was one of my discoveries on a recent trip to Argentina’s vineyards in the foothills of the Andes. His father is a famous winemaker (the man behind Norton Wines), and Matias is definitely one to watch.This inky Malbec is bursting with blackcurrant and also has an undertone of spice. It’s an ideal choice to take you through the winter.Castello di Buttrio Mon Blanc 2013, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy, 13%, therealwineco. co.uk , £12.50 (on special offer in October, down from £15). My find of the month, in a mixed case from a very reliable mail-order merchant.A soft, delightfully drinkable blend of scented local grapes. It’s a real crowd-pleaser. No oak, just pure fruit, with notes of pear and white…1 min

Issue October 2015 - Good Food (2024)

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