Olive Magazine

At olive we believe you can eat imaginatively and well without spending a fortune. Every month we aim to inspire food lovers to cook new dishes, but it's not all about cooking at home. The magazine has three main sections, eat in, eat out, eat away so you'll also find great value restaurants, top recommendations and tips from around the world. In every issue: 100+ easy, stylish recipes all triple tested, 7 meals for under £35, great value restaurants, bargain travel ideas

Editor’s letter

WHAT TO COOK NOW • Make the most of the season’s best produce

Christmas is coming!

Passport to flavour • Take a trip around some of our favourite destinations with recipes inspired by the techniques and flavours of Spain, USA, Sri Lanka and Japan

Apéro hour • Serve up Alexina Anatole’s make-ahead dishes for a relaxed drinks gathering with friends

HOT TAKES • Trends expert Gurd Loyal shares a recipe that’s having a moment online and in the restaurant world – this month, a Belgian-style beer snack

SHELF LOVE • Give storecupboard ingredients a little TLC – this month, three ways to use punchy mustard

Edd Kimber’s MODERN BAKING • A next-level custard tart inspired by a cult NYC iced coffee

signature dishes • Our favourite creators share dishes that showcase their unique style of cooking – this issue, Santiago Lastra uses local ingredients to recreate authentic Mexican flavours

Autumn gold • Comforting, luxurious entertaining dishes that can be made ahead for ease

Porto and the Douro Valley • From luxury historic estates to modern wine bars, this region is a wonderland for wine lovers

GLOBETROTTERS • From a New Orleans classic to Greek-inspired serves, take a trip around the world via your drinks cabinet

Aperitif hour • Beautiful bottles and barware to take your cocktails to the next level

OLIVE Travel & Taste AWARDS 2026 winners • We reveal the winners and runners-up of olive’s inaugural awards, celebrating exceptional food-first travel destinations, hotels and experiences

City of sizzle, smoke and spice • Street food is deeply woven into the fabric of multicultural George Town in Penang

blissful boltholes • Book a relaxing weekend away at these boutique stays with fantastic food, stylish interiors and top service

Why I love Estonia • Oliver Saaremäel, head chef at Restaurant SOO, shares what makes the cuisine of his homeland so special

Cook like a local EGYPT • Celebrate the cuisine of this ancient land where food is always at the centre

SPOTLIGHT ON The Highlands • The Scottish Highlands offers rolling hills, rugged coastal paths and plenty of unforgettable food to keep you fuelled

SUNDOWNER CITIESS • Explore these must-visit destinations for next-level bars, stellar cocktails and homegrown spirits

Explore the stunning Italian Lakes • Book an unforgettable trip with Riviera Travel and look forward to beautiful views, picturesque towns, delicious cuisine and crystal clear waters

{MY NEIGHBOURHOOD} Heather Steele’s guide to BLOOMSBURY

VERONA • Insider Gurdeep Loyal shares his favourite spots to eat and drink in this romantic Italian city

EASY SEASONAL NOURISHMENT • Speedy recipes to give your gut health a boost

5 nutrients for glowing skin • Nutritionist and ex-model Erica Rodriguez on the must-eat ingredients for a complexion boost

IS PRESERVED FOOD GOOD FOR YOU? • The autumn harvest is when we traditionally use up gluts of fruit and veg to make jams and pickles, or stock up the freezer. But what happens to the nutrients in our produce when it’s preserved?

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CHIANG MAI • Each month our...