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
Welcome
THE HOT LIST with Gurdeep Loyal • Our trends expert shares a recipe for Georgian garlic chicken, why Deal in Kent is a must-visit foodie town and a new cookbook full of easy East Asian recipes
KITCHEN SHELF • Our pick of the month’s best new food and drink products
cook • Mexican dishes for family get-togethers, Italian recipes making the most of summer lemons and how to eat well with both health and joy in mind
ON THE COVER • Make a batch of these crisp tortillas piled with creamy avocado, meaty spiced mushrooms and sweet-sour pickled veg – it’s a winner for a summer party
COOK IN SEASON • Make the most of aubergines, lamb, spring onions and cherries this month
ZEST FOR LIFE • Celebrate the bright, beautiful flavour of lemons in these Italian-inspired recipes from Sardinian-based food writer Letitia Clark
SIGNATURE DISHES with Karla Zazueta • We ask our favourite creators to share recipes that represent their unique style of cooking
3 WAYS WITH HONEY • Make the most of this sticky sweet staple with these easy recipes
MODERN BAKING with Edd Kimber • Pack up a taste of summer for a picnic with custard and strawberry filled hand pies
Staying healthy and loving my food – the habits I live by • Nutritionist and author Emily English shares her simple rules for ensuring you’re eating healthily but joyfully
discover • The best Italian foodie breaks, your indispensable eating out guide to Glasgow, plus explore the cuisines of Grenada and Derry
the olive guide to Glasgow • This Scottish city’s food scene is flourishing, and not just in the centre – from the Southside via Finnieston to the West End and into Partick, you can now map the inner ’burbs in hot clusters of foodie action. Bring your appetite and adventurous friends, it is time to eat and explore
BOLTHOLE BREAKS Unmissable Italy • Experience the best this glorious country has to offer, from striking mountain ranges to idyllic countryside
4 GREAT GETAWAYS Eco-focussed breaks • Try these immersive escapes, from foodie weekends to wildlife-spotting treks through the forest
PRO VS PUNTER RAKE @ COMPTON ARMS • Critic KS Tong and an olive reader compare notes on this exciting new north London pub residency
THE MEASURE • Dive into summer with a smoky mezcal cocktail, sipping tequilas and our favourite agave bars
WINE 101 with Kate Hawkings • Explore the rich diversity and world-class wines of this famous French region
10 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT Derry • Leigh Thurston, head chef of the Oak Room at Ebrington Hotel, shares what makes this Northern Irish city and the surrounding area so special
COOK LIKE A LOCAL Grenada • Enjoy the flavours of this Caribbean island, from spiced baked crab to nutmeg-spiked ice cream
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HERBY PORK MEATBALL AND GNOCCHI MELT • An easy summery one-pot that packs in the flavour – change up the meatballs for beef or chicken, if you prefer