Olive Magazine

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

Editor’s letter

WHAT TO COOK NOW • Make the most of the season’s best produce with summer in full swing

Passport to flavour

Laidback summer • Minimal effort, hands-off recipes to enjoy with the last of the sun’s rays

Flame and flavour • Elevate your grilling game with these elegant barbecue recipes from food writer Helen Graves

HOT TAKES • Trends expert Gurd Loyal shares a recipe that’s having a moment online and in the restaurant world – this month, a Malay-influenced burger with a punchy sambal

SHELF LOVE • Give storecupboard ingredients a little TLC – this month, three brilliant ways with beans

Edd Kimber’s MODERN BAKING • This classic Danish bake is a cross between focaccia and brioche, with a fruity butterscotch topping

Signature dishes • Our favourite creators share dishes that showcase their unique style of cooking – here sandwich king Max Halley offers fun, inventive takes on summer snacking

Smoke and spice • Give your table a touch of Bengali flavour with these rich, vibrant recipes

Wine 101 with Kate Hawkings Washington State • With stunning landscapes and a diverse wine scene, this US state is ripe for discovery

SUNSET SIPS • Make the most of golden hour with these fruity summer spritzes

Aperitif hour • Beautiful bottles and barware to take your cocktails to the next level

SUMMER BREWERIES • The warm weather has arrived and now’s your chance to soak up the rays with a quality beer in hand

The land where time stands still • With forest hikes, idyllic beaches and plenty of wildlife, this remote Canadian town offers a chance to truly switch off

Boutique retreats • Enjoy the best of the summer sunshine at these retreats offering long lunches, chic cocktails and swoon-worthy sunsets

Why I love Provence • Pastry chef Léa Fanchon shares the unmissable dishes, patisserie and produce from her home in this distinctive region of south-east France

Cook like a local SOUTH AFRICA • Discover the flavours, stories and traditions that make South Africa’s cuisine so uniquely diverse

SPOTLIGHT ON Dorset • With seafood landed daily and a rolling countryside providing a bounty of top-quality produce, this stunning south coast county is packed with unmissable food moments

Lean into SHOULDER SEASON • Why autumn is the best time to visit these classic summer destinations

Alexina Anatole’s HERNE HILL favourites

MILAN • Insider Margaret Scott shares her favourite spots to eat and drink in Italy’s second city

EASY SEASONAL NOURISHMENT • Soak up the sunshine with these healthy summer recipes

How to make that summer feeling last • Find out why summer is so good for us and how to harness the health benefits year-round

15 FIBRE FAVOURITES • Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall picks out high-fibre ingredients to add to your cooking, followed by some veg-based lunches or light suppers to make the most of them

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RECIPE INDEX

BANGKOK • Each month our columnist shares a recipe inspired by her travels, plus tips for making your own version at home