Good Food

Good Food is the UK's biggest selling food magazine, packed with triple-tested recipes and practical ideas for every meal occasion. From weekday suppers to relaxed weekend lunches, recipes are seasonal and work first time. In every issue: 100+ triple-tested recipes, everyday cooking,weekend ideas, seasonal ingredients, TV chefs, inspirational photographs and practical advice.

Welcome to SEPTEMBER

3 OF MY FAVES this month

Our commitment

Layer up for autumn • Fresh ways with squash • Halloween treats • Mood-boosting meals

At its best now • Mushrooms, pears, corn and squash signal the coming of autumn in comforting recipes from Helena Busiakiewicz

KEEP CALM AND CURRY ON • Some of our favourite cookery writers and chefs offer their most soothing bowl food to liven up your repertoire

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OLIVE, now more luxurious than ever • Your guide to food, drink and lifestyle, all in one stunning magazine – now just £20 for six months

Cook Smart • Every penny counts these days, so we’re helping you maximise your weekly shop; whether that’s reinventing leftovers, stocking your storecupboard or learning new techniques, our aim to Cook Smart ensures delicious, low-cost meals.

cook smart tonight • Elevate everyday meals with storecupboard heroes that bring spice, tang and depth

Puttanesca chicken traybake • A classic pasta sauce is transformed into an all-in-one weeknight chicken supper that’s big on punchy flavour, but light on the washing-up

Hands up for school dinners • From chefs and teachers to parents and children, everyone can help in the planning to ensure our kids eat well. Here, Dame Prue Leith champions the cause

3 school chefs to celebrate

Recipes tested by thousands of kids to try at home

Visit for a seriously tasty time! • The Big Kitchen serves up lots of festive inspiration

bang in some beans for breakfast • Make smoky, spicy beans from Alice Shields, then use as a base for three recipes to save you time in the morning

time-saving traybakes • When you want downtime before dinner, chuck everything into a tin and let the oven do the work

THE TRUTH

WHAT’S WRONG WITH UPFs?

ARE FOOD ADDITIVES BAD FOR US?

Make your own everyday favourites • These family staples are all simple to make, tastier than shop-bought and UPF-free

THE BEST AND WORST UPFs (according to nutritionists)

10 HEALTHY SNACKS • If you find yourself resorting to ultra-processed pick-me-ups, give these easy alternatives a go

Trusted by parents gobbled up by picky kids

WEEKEND • Sabrina Ghayour shares easy Persian one-pots, Big Has serves up his favourite ‘rude’ chicken, plus baking projects to unwind with

Sabrina Ghayour’s Persian one-pots • Make entertaining a breeze with these flavour-packed, gently spiced dishes from Sabrina Ghayour

Big Has’s rude chicken • Reflecting on a bumpy journey that led to a career in food, plus a surprising kebab recipe

Sweet sensations • Love to bake? Join the club on Instagram using #GFBakingClub for ideas and advice – here you’ll find our foolproof method for chai-spiced buns and the best apple pie you’ll ever make

Most memorable bakes • Food writer Diana makes the most of apricots while they’re still available, plus her fresh and zesty version of a lemon drizzle...