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Issue 238
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Stir fry special/ Filling winter soups /
Theo Randall’s Valentine menu
59 brilliant ideas for a healthier you...
25 tempting new suppers¦ Filling fresh soups ¦ Sizzling stir-fries ¦ Healthier one-pots
MORE THAN MEATBALLS
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THE £30 FACELIFT YOUR HOME NEEDS NOW
Spicy pork meatball noodles page 79
This month we’re…
Reading The books everyone’s talking about
Make it with love Rachel Allen’s gooey marmalade pud
Jo Wheatley’s soda bread with a twist
Theo Randall’s sexy dinner for two
Wearing The perfect date-night £25 dress
Booking A trip to Morocco for fun and sun

CONTENTS
58 So much more than soup
83 Get baking with Jo Wheatley

GREAT FOOD
53 Eating in Choose warm cherry pancakes with crisp bacon and yogurt for a pancake day treat with a twist
54 Theo Randall’s date-night dinner Cosy up with someone special and treat them to our romantic Italian supper
58 Souper bowls Substantial soups and broths to warm both body and soul 64 Rachel Allen’s steamed pudding Topped with sticky marmalade, this irresistible old-fashioned pud is given a mini makeover
68 Come in from the cold Who cares about the weather when we have French chef Mickael Weiss’s heartwarming Alpine dishes to cheer us up?
76 Fast wok! Six aromatic stir-fries make for speedy food that’s a joy to eat
83 Golden delicious Jo Wheatley’s Spanish-style soda bread with chorizo
84 On my list Aggie MacKenzie reviews the best new products to hit the shelves
88 Smart cook: suppers Healthier meals for a great start to the New Year
92 Smart cook: puddings Watching what you eat? Our brilliant sweet treats won’t leave you feeling too guilty
94 Smart cook: lunchboxes Easy energy-boosting lunches to take to work
96 Smart cook: Q&A Our knowledgeable food team answers your queries

FEATURES & SHOPPING
17 Castaway cook TV favourite James Martin wonders how he’d go about baking a cake on our desert island
19 Eating out News, views and trends
23 Kevin McCloud makes a meal of it The Grand Designs presenter tells us what crocodile tastes of and about the time he cooked conger eel…
35 Books Great reads for February
36 The charity shop style challenge A new outfit, plus accessories, for £16? (hint: try your local charity shops)
41 We just clicked… Internet daters on the highs and lows of online romance
45 Be mine How to spoil a special someone on Valentine’s Day
47 Butter up Soothe dry winter skin with our pick of moisturising marvels
48 Full of beans The best gadgets and expert tips for the perfect cup of coffee
51 Ask Shane Our style guru Shane Watson solves your fashion dilemmas

HEALTH
98 One year to fit, flab-free and fabulous A great new series follows one reader’s progress on our health plan
100 Round-the-clock body plan Tweak your daily routine to help lose pounds
103 Ask Elizabeth Our resident psychotherapist lends a professional ear
110 Embrace the new colour code
36 Yup, all from the charity shop!
122 Rock the kasbah in Morocco

BEAUTY
104 The 10 most flattering blushers Pick up a rosy glow to suit your skin type
106 Beauty notebook

HOME & GARDEN
110 A lick of paint Give your home a quick makeover with expert top tips
116 In my kitchen We love Habitat creative director Polly Dickens’ houseboat
121 Homes notebook

TRAVEL
122 Sunny delights Head off to Morocco for an exotic family adventure in the sun
126 Take one chef, fine food and a cruise ship… For paradise afloat
129 A little place we know Saunton Sands
131 Travel notebook

IN EVERY ISSUE
3 Welcome from the editor
9 Meet the team 10 Letters
13 Coupons Save £££s at the checkout
25 My life Fiona Gibson talks relationships: new and exciting versus cosy and settled
27 Your life Relaxation, entertainment and inspiration for you and your family
130 Next month
132 Recipe index
132 Terms and conditions

JUST FOR YOU
97 Subscribe to Sainsbury’s magazine and we’ll send you a free Bonne Maman cookbook and foodie gifts worth £18*
128 Win tickets to see the opera Carmen at London’s Royal Albert Hall, plus a night’s stay at a five-star hotel
137 Free scarf worth £12.99 for every reader – just pay £2.70 postage
138 Prize crossword Test your foodie knowledge with our fun brain teaser

SOUPER
More than just soup, these hearty meals in a bowl are just what we fancy to lift our spirits on a cold winter’s day recipes
Make it with love
Spring minestrone with mint pesto page 60
Winter soups
Sausage, lentil and spring greens soup, page62
Mexican prawn soup, page62
Hot and sourThai chicken soup ,page60
Butternut squash soupwith ricotta dumplings, page62