Regulars

THE CUT

08 WORD OF MOUTH

New products, trends and events

10 7 OF A KIND

Vegan chocolate

12 DRINKS

14 RESTAURANT ROUND-UP

Vegan fine dining

16 SLOW & STEADY

Emirati chef and restaurateur Faisal Naser believes in taking his time to do things right and applies that ethos to every aspect of his burger concept, LENTO

18 USE IT UP

Don’t discard leftover greens, herbs, overripe fruit and vegetable peels. Use them to make chilled soups, wholesome vegetable stocks and fruity froyos

20 READ, WATCH, LISTEN Cookbook, podcast and streaming recommendations

24 FUTURE FOCUSED

A look at the latest food trends, sought-after ingredients and even gourmet pet food

26 THE ALCHEMIST

We’ve always been drawn to individuals who think out of the box and forge their own paths. Meet UAE-based artist and culinary researcher Nahla Tabbaa who is creating art through alchemy

28 BACK TO BASICS

Returning to age-old cooking techniques, preserving traditional recipes and using local ingredients can all have an impact on the world around us. Find out why the Slow Food movement matters

In Season

30 Make the most of our organic citrus, locally-grown berries, capsicums, aubergines and more

MEET

The Producers

36 GOOD EGGS

We source free-range, organic and Omega-3 eggs from The Nest Box Egg Company in Ireland. This family-run business works with farmers across the country to bring best-quality eggs from happy hens to you

38 CHESHIRE TREASURES

We work with the Heler family to bring you a range of authentic and award-winning British cheese that’s produced to time honoured recipes. Meet father and son duo Mike and George to find out more...

Weeknight Wonders

42 Whip up nutritious, family-friendly and easy dinners using our stir-fry meal deal packs

Recipe features

Plant Power

48 TOFU TALK

Whether you’re vegan or flexitarian, this high-protein, low-fat ingredient comes in a variety of forms. Try our recipes for tofu waffles, shawarma and more

52 FUN WITH FERMENTATION

Our beginner’s all-in-one guide to understanding and working with fermented products. Master kimchi, kombucha, kefir and more

SEAFOOD SWAPS

Prepare wholesome meals using vegan and veggie alternatives that provide the same nutrients as fish and seafood would do for your diet

LET’S CELEBRATE

86 LUCKY DIP

Chinese New Year on 22 January is a time for sharing blessings and feasting on dishes symbolic of wealth, good fortune and longevity such as dumplings, spring rolls and noodles

90 LOVE BITES

Surprise your Valentine with dishes inspired by popular love phrases

LITTLE COOKS