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Comfort zone • Cosy up this autumn with dishes that bring together heart and a little bit of spice to warm you from the inside out, from soothing ramen made with roast chicken leftovers to crispy Nigerian akara
What does comfort food mean to you? • Whether it evokes memories or acts like a hug in a bowl, food that makes us feel good is a deeply personal experience
easy • recipes for every day
a hug in a bowl • Whether you fancy something spicy, creamy or soothing, these dinners are ideal for cradling on the sofa
new two-in-one pasta classic • Can’t choose between Sicilian alla norma and spicy arrabbiata from Rome? Put them together for a dish everyone will love
Stop the rot at Halloween • Don’t buy costly treats — use up fruit and veg that might otherwise go to waste in recipes that’ll make the kids drool
Reinvent the classics in your slow cooker • Lower your energy bills with a different approach to family favourites from ‘The Batch Lady’ Suzanne Mulholland
Make more of… canned beans • Protein-packed and budget-friendly, it’s time to make this humble ingredient the star of the show
Get a slow cooker with a year’s subscription to Good Food* • Cook comforting meals using less effort and energy with recipe inspiration delivered direct to your door
Sunday prep = weeknight wins • Spend an hour at the weekend making a few dishes to use for quick but flavour-packed midweek meals
What to eat for joint health • Maximise your mobility and ease arthritis symptoms with expert dietary advice from Dr Chintal Patel, plus a recipe to get you started
Can beans boost your mental health? • Deputy health editor Isabella Keeling explains the advantages of eating beans for your body and mind
At its best • Shop for mushrooms, pumpkins and pears as autumn sets in and put them centre-stage in warming dishes that serve up to eight people
Made for sharing • Conjure up some fun this Halloween with recipes that bring people together, using fresh seasonal produce from Morrisons Market Street
Discover it now: Jerusalem artichokes • Our skills and shows editor Barney Desmazery unveils October’s star ingredient along with delicious ideas for a starter or lunch
Celebrate Diwali • Invite guests to share a colourful spread for the Festival of Lights, hitting a peak on 20 October
SHARING MENU with Karan Gokani
Mediterranean sun or Nordic charm • Experience the best of Malta or Helsinki
Homemade Christmas
weekend
Felicity Cloake’s sherry trifle • The award-winning food writer explains why she loves the retro dessert so much, plus her secret to the perfect brownies
Wow-factor red with incredible depth • The Minervois, aged in a river 200m below ground, is now ready to grace your dinner table – with 20% off
Reach for the pies • Spend a little more time in the kitchen as the weather cools and make your own pastry for a golden crowd-pleaser
Dine and stay at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons • For stays until 30 November 2025*
Shaken & stirred for Halloween • Mix a spooky cocktail for a grown-up gathering, plus ideas for your drinks cabinet
Serve a Persian feast • Try...