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Good Food

May 01 2026
Magazine

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.

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Our commitment

Meat-free meals in a flash

At its best now • Get the most out of May produce with fresh ideas using elderflower, broad beans, peas, beetroot and baby carrots

Hurray for Long weekends • Hosting an al fresco get-together? Let them tuck in to sharing platters with big flavours in bold combinations from Helena Busiakiewicz

good FOOD made easy • Cook with ease, try something new and love every bite with Good Food. Get the UK’s favourite food magazine and our award-winning app, packed with recipes, videos and chefs’ tips – all in one subscription

Meal plans in your pocket • Take the decision-making out of dinner time by accessing meal plans and more exclusive content in the Good Food app

Cook Smart • Elevate everyday ingredients with Brin Pirathapan, plus Thai fake always and slow cooker ideas to take you from spring into summer

cook smart tonight • Make the most of storecupboard staples like pesto and mustard in these innovative recipes

Chicken parm alla vodka • We’ve merged two Italian-American classics to create what’s sure to be a new family favourite

Summer with your slow cooker • Not just for cold nights, the right bit of kit can make family dinners a breeze when you’d rather be enjoying the sunshine

Read. Cook. Eat. Repeat. • Discover real food inspiration from all our trusted magazines

Upgrade your BBQ

Maximise the flavour • Elevate everyday ingredients to make something special with Brin Pirathapan’s bold, inventive dishes and clever tips and tricks

3 ways with honey • Use up that jar in the cupboard in sweet and savoury dishes

Stay in one of Rick Stein’s luxury shepherd’s huts near Padstow • Enjoy a peaceful two-night break by the sea, surrounded by woodland and nestled in the grounds of The Cornish Arms

Thai in no time • Don’t reach for that delivery app – save money and discover how quick and simple it is to cook takeaway classics at home

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAIN HEALTH

What is BRAIN HEALTH and why does it matter?

10 TIPS TO BOOST BRAIN POWER: your weekly toolkit • You don’t need to take on all of these at once – try using them like building blocks, picking a few to focus on this week, then rotating.

6 mindful recipes • Plant-first meals with a balance of healthy fats and wholegrains have been associated with helping to keep the brain healthy

Your star ingredients • No single food will ‘fix’ memory or focus, but some everyday ingredients contain nutrients that support brain function and structure, mood or healthy ageing

Breaking bad habits (and what to do instead) • Small, everyday choices add up – you can’t guarantee a healthy brain or fully protect against age-related conditions, but the right diet and lifestyle choices can help you perform at your best

HEALTHY HABIT STACKER • Build better habits by picking one or two from each column every week

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

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES • Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to more than 360 gorgeous gardens across the UK and Ireland with this reusable card and guide – available in the May issue or online via the app

WEEKEND • Master the art of barbecue...

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  • OverDrive Magazine

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  • English