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
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THE HOT LIST with Gurdeep Loyal • Our trends expert shares his foodie finds in Hastings and St Leonards, a continent-spanning cookbook and a clever way to cook with rice paper
KITCHEN SHELF • Our pick of the month’s best new food and drink products
cook • Usher in autumn with an eye-catching marmalade upside-down cake, simple yet impressive Persian and Moroccan sharing dishes, and our guide to eating for a better menopause
ON THE COVER • An indulgent, comforting sharing dish perfect for an early autumn get-together
COOK IN SEASON • Make the most of grapes, halibut, swede and quince this month
MIDDLE EASTERN PROMISE • Try one of Sabrina Ghayour’s flavour-packed, Persian-inspired entertaining recipes
SIGNATURE DISHES with Nargisse Benkabbou • We ask our favourite creators to share recipes that represent their unique style of cooking
3 WAYS WITH MARMALADE • Don’t just save it for toast – this bittersweet spread is a multitasker in the kitchen
MODERN BAKING with Edd Kimber • Reintroduce autumnal spiced flavours in a new way with these treat bars inspired by comforting apple crumble
THE MENOLICIOUS METHOD: EATING FOR BETTER HEALTH • Follow these easy steps and delicious recipes for a diet that will tackle the symptoms of menopause and mid-life, from Mariella Frostrup and chef Belles Berry
discover • A deep dive into the culinary highlights of Tuscany, Kuala Lumpur and Sheffield, serene autumnal hideaways to book now, plus Azeri cuisine to try at home
BOLTHOLE BREAKS Rural retreats • Celebrate harvest season at these serene hideaways, from farm stays in Devon to Catalonian vineyards and French countryside chic
the olive guide to Sheffield • This South Yorkshire city prides itself on its independent spirit, as does its lively food scene. Whether spending the weekend hitting gigs and galleries or walking in the Peak District, work up an appetite and dive in
NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • The preserved shophouses and bustling alleys of historic Chinatown are filled with vibrant street food vendors, cafés and bars
PRO VS PUNTER OSTERIA ANGELINA • Critic KS Tong and an Olive reader compare notes on this new east London restaurant with a unique Italian-Japanese menu
THE MEASURE • Dive into autumn with amaretto cocktails, Irish whiskies and our favourite on-trend wine bars
WINE 101 • Wines from Switzerland are well worth seeking out for their rare indigenous grapes and distinctive sense of terroir
10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT Tuscany • Masha Rener, executive chef of Lina Stores, shares what makes the cuisine of this Italian region so special – plus, discover where to eat and stay while you’re there
COOK LIKE A LOCAL Azerbaijan • Azeri cuisine is all about filling the table with different dishes, including a celebratory yogurt soup and pomegranate-infused tomato salad
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EASY WINS PANEER AND BROCCOLI DHAL BOWL • Make a big batch of dhal to freeze or stash a couple of ready-made pouches in the cupboard, then whip up this easy topping