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May

Contents

Number 229

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One-tray roast salmon with asparagus recipe on page 104

main photograph Jonathan Gregson Food Styling Joss Herd prop Styling Liz Belton other photographS Camera Press; Real Living

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Great food 57 Eating in Try our asparagus salad 58 Our pick of the season Spring carrots and beetroots are top of the crops 65 10 recipes for a great bank holiday weekend Entertaining doesn’t get tastier – or simpler – than this! 76 Posh spice Roopa Gulati unravels the mysteries of Eastern aromatics 85 Give in to temptation Bill Granger’s luscious chocolate torte is irresistible 88 We love lasagne! Three variations on an Italian classic from Katie Caldesi 94 Taking it easy… Lunch for the girls 100 On my list Aggie MacKenzie reviews the best new products to hit the shelves 104 Smart cook: fish Splash out on a bit of fish for your supper this month 113 Smart cook: vegetarian

Meat-free meals that are big on flavour 117 Smart cook: baking Everyone will love Lorraine Pascale’s teatime treats 121 Smart cook: wine Spanish greats 123 Smart cook: notes Expert tips 124 Smart cook: Q&A Our food team sorts out your kitchen dilemmas 129 The back to nature diet Eat like a cavewoman and shed excess pounds features & shoppinG 17 Castaway cook Supper club pioneer

Kirsten Rodgers shares her must-haves

19 Eating out News, views and trends, plus win a dinner for four at The Leconfield in Sussex 23 Olivia Newton-John makes a meal of it The Aussie icon joins us to reminisce about her culinary heritage 34 Books Great reads for May 37 Home is where the heart is Expert tips on nesting from the new homemakers 45 Hen party Liz Aitken’s love affair with chickens is more than a flight of fancy 49 Ask Shane The year’s most durable trends and how to carry them off 51 Flirty florals Beauty treats with the allure of fresh summer flowers 53 Have your cake… Show off your baking skills with the sweetest cake stands 54 Stepping out The loafer is summer’s most wearable footwear trend in every issue 3 Welcome from the editor 8 Meet the team 11 Letters 13 Coupons Save £££s at the checkout 25 My life Fiona Gibson on the problem of competitive parenting 27 Your life Relaxation, entertainment and inspiration for you and your family 177 Terms and conditions 178 Next month 180 Recipe index

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