Turn topage 21 for big sharing feasts, packed with generous platters for feeding friends – think cumin & mint lamb skewers piled over creamy hummus, vibrant salads and a strawberry dessert to grace the middle of the table so everyone can dive in.When the weather behaves (surely at least once across two long weekends?), it’s time to take things outside. Head to page 86where we’ve teamed up with food writer and chef Melissa Thompson to guide you through the art of live-fire cooking. From clever ways to set up your barbecue to flavour-packed recipes like curry chicken kebabs, seafood barbecue boil and smoky veg sides, everything you need to cook confidently over coals is here.

So make the most of those long weekends. Invite people over. Light the barbecue. Cook with generosity.

And pass the plates around.."Keith Kendrick, group magazines editorGet the May magazine now:Order a copy online from Mags DirectDownload a digital version of our May magazine5 reasons to buy our May issue1. Long weekend hosting Bring bold flavoured dishes and sharing platters to your bank holiday weekend get-togethers.2. Cook in season From recipes with UK-grown broad beans to homemade elderflower cordial and late-May baby beets, find out what to cook this month.3.

New 16-page Good Health by Good Food mini-guide, this month – brain boosting Learn about the everyday ingredients to help improve memory and focus, healthy habit stackers and simple, delicious recipes to try at home.4. Creative BBQ Fire up the barbie and get Melissa Thompson's delicious recipes on the coals - from charred courgettes with ricotta and lemon to juicy, Jamaican curried chicken kebabs.5. Next-level This month, Barney's bringing his next-level treatment to cheese scones.

Think: a light flaky bake with two types of cheese and Marmite for an extra flavour boost. Get the May magazine now: Order a copy online from Mags Direct Download a digital version of our magazine Download our app Become a confident cook with a range of meal plans, exclusive recipes, tutorials and celebrity chef takeovers. To download the app, search for Good Food on your app store and download your ad-free cooking companion today.Try for freeGood Food Podcast Our team shares tips, techniques and recipes in our lively podcast.

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