What does comfort food mean to you? For me, it’s all about those tastes and smells that transport you back to another time, whether it's a reassuringly bland childhood meal or something you enjoyed on a really memorable holiday. I don’t think I’m alone when I say The Great British Bake Off never fails to give me that warm and fuzzy feeling we seem to crave as the nights draw in, so to celebrate the start of the new series we’ve got 20 pages of recipes from our favourite Bake Off stars. Jump to p.19 for Paul Hollywood’s perfect scones and Victoria sponge, Edd Kimber’s irresistible chocolate cookies and Nadiya Hussain’s easy no-knead loaf.
Comfort food automatically makes us think of rich, warming and filling dishes like meat pies and big bowls of pasta – and you'll find plenty of the good stuff in our autumn issue! We’re cooking with artisan cheese (and meeting the amazing makers working hard behind the scenes) on p.113, while our annual Meat & Game Guide is packed with ideas for getting the absolute most out of the meat you choose to buy on p.77.
Of course, feel-good food doesn't have to be a fiesta of stodge! Alongside the mouth-watering bakes, fruit crumbles and hearty meat stews, you'll also find all kinds of wholesome meals made with the freshest seasonal produce, including Sabrina Ghayour’s fresh and vibrant midweek dinners (p.108) and new ways with lean and flavourful British game (p.93).
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