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Five spring recipes in BBC Good Food Magazine

March 21, 2014

I’m back with more exciting news, this time of a feature in BBC Good Food Magazine, within the April edition – on the shelves (in the UK) currently. I was asked to create these recipe back in November, shortly after contributing a recipe and some words on Polish cuisine in a feature on the Global Kitchen published in January. Magazine and print schedules are organised so far in advance, which is quite strange when you are used to the medium of instant publishing and blogging! So, it was a lovely surprise to finally get to see my ‘storecupboard spring clean’ recipes featured in the April edition.

BBC Good Food Magazine Ren Behan

My recipes fit into the ‘Everyday’ section of the magazine, under the banner of ‘Make it Tonight’ – so they are designed with ease and speediness in mind, with minimum ingredients. Spring is obviously a great time of the year to purge those storecupboards of all the ingredients leftover from Christmas. So on that note, my recipes include plenty of nuts, seeds and dried fruits, pulses, grains and pasta, brightened up with window box herbs and extra veggies.

Supper from your storecupboard

Recipes (starting on page 54) include –

  • Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry (£1.30 per serving)
  • Fruity Tabbouleh with Feta £(1.03 per serving)
  • Tomato and Rice Soup (just 58p a serving and one of my go-to recipes)
  • Macaroni Cheese with Bacon and Pine nuts (£1.57 per serving)
  • Salmon with Sesame, Soy and Ginger (£2.04 per serving)

All of the recipes were tested by both myself, the kitchen team and by some of the taste team, with beautiful photographs by Sam Stowell.

I loved the fresh flavours, and the pesto was a really tasty addition. A great soup to freeze or take to work the next day, too.” Sky – Taste Team on the Tomato and Rice Soup.

I hope you find the time to pop to the shops to pick up a copy of BBC Good Food Magazine April – let me know if you spot it, or if you try any of the recipes within.

BBC Good Food Ren Behan

With thanks to Sarah Cook at BBC Good Food for commissioning these recipes. PDFs/Photographs all copyright BBC Good Food Magazine. Photographs by Sam Stowell. 

Filed Under: Healthy Eating, News and Features, Press and Media Mentions, Round Ups54 Comments

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About Ren

Ren Behan is a British-born food writer of Polish descent. She is a mum to three young children (13, 10 and 5) and spends lots of time with them in the kitchen. Ren writes about seasonal, family-friendly food on her blog www.renbehan.com. She also contributes recipes and articles to online and print food publications, such as Food52.com, GreatBritishChefs.com, Huff Post Food and JamieOliver.com. She holds a Diploma in Food Journalism with Distinction and has completed a Food Styling course at Leiths School of Food and Wine.

Ren’s cookbook, Wild Honey and Rye: Modern Polish Recipes, draws upon her Polish heritage and regular travels to Poland.

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  1. Shen says

    August 13, 2014 at 7:47 pm

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  2. Virginie says

    August 10, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    What a hole Fianna Fail have dug for themselves this time!Personally, I don’t think ‘medical cards for the over 70s’ sulohd have been introduced in the first place. I would have favoured a means-tested alternative where the income limits were significantly more generous than the current regime for the general population.I haven’t been following the ongoing debate and fall-out over this measure, but I’d love the thought of a November election. All those recent summer campaigns have been too cosy… try putting up posters in gale-force winds, or engaging with voters on their doorsteps on a cold night – just like the good old days!

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  3. whatjessicabakednext says

    April 2, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    The recipes all look fabulous, Ren! I remember seeing the tabbouleh with feta- it looks so good! I actually have a recipe featured in May’s edition! 🙂

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  4. Tina @ The Spicy Pear says

    March 26, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Congratulations Ren. Great that your handwork is being recognised. I enjoyed your piece in Women and Home magazine too.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Tina, I’ve just managed to write about that before the next edition comes out!

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  5. Amie says

    March 25, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    This looks fabulous. Thanks for posting.

    Amie

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Amie

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  6. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    March 25, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Congrats! The recipes look great!

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Dannii x

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  7. Glamorous Glutton says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    How fabulous Ren, these look wonderful. I’ll be popping out to buy the mag later on. GG

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks GG – much appreciated!

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  8. Janie says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    That’s wonderful Ren, and aren’t those photo’s beautiful!
    Janie x

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks Janie xx

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  9. Morgan @ Peaches, Please! says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    What a nice spread in the magazine!

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you!!! One more to come

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  10. Katie Bryson says

    March 24, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Wow Ren, you are totally ruling the glossies right now – keep it up lady!!!!! Very proud of you 🙂 xxx

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you Katie – love everything that you are achieving, too!

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  11. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Super well done Ren! Beautiful recipes.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Helen, a good time of year for a spring clean!

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  12. denise@magnoliaverandah says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:36 am

    Wow this looks great! congratulations.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thank you, Denise, always so kind

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  13. Urvashi@BotanicalBaker says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Beautiful. Lovely photos and perfect recipes for days like today

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thank you Urvashi x

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  14. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    March 23, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I downloaded this edition to read on my ipad. Your recipes look great. I am so pleased for you Ren. Such a step forward in terms of recognition and will look great on your cv.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

      I always forget about the ipad edition, good idea. Thanks for your support Jac

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  15. Dom says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:44 am

    thats so exciting, well done x

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Dom!

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  16. Sylvia says

    March 22, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Congrats again Renatka! Great selection of recipies 😉

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Dzieki Sylvia x

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  17. Janice Pattie (@FarmersgirlCook) says

    March 22, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    So exciting, Ren! Your recipes look really good.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Many thanks Janice

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  18. Deena Kakaya says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Well done Ren, beautiful looking feature and I look forward to checking it out x

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thanks Deena!

      Reply
  19. Louisa Foti says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Oh well done Ren, such gorgeous recipes to have in print!. I still haven’t bought a copy but will do so soon. Fabulous achievement, you should be very proud.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Thank you Louisa, so kind x

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  20. London Unattached Lifestyle and Travel says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:27 am

    well done ren, your recipes look lovely as always!

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Many thanks Fiona

      Reply
  21. Kavey says

    March 22, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Just beautiful! 🙂

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Kavey x

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  22. Fish Fingers for tea says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Well done Ren, they look fab and I’ll try and grab a copy over the weekend.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Thank you!!

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  23. Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Nice selection of recipes , they all look so tasty.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Thank you Nayna

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  24. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I will be buying this over the weekend and already love the sound of the recipes. What a lovely surprise for you!

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 24, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Thank you Laura, hope you had a sunny weekend!

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  25. Choclette says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Well done Ren, looks like a good spread and an excellent feature.

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    • Ren Behan says

      March 21, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you Choclette 🙂 A nice spring surprise.

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  26. Ren Behan says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Thanks Mardi! x

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  27. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Congrats Ren – those look like some tasty recipes 🙂

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    • Marian says

      August 11, 2014 at 12:28 am

      While an election is a great socttaepr sport, the reality is that if there was an election now the economy would slide even further in the midst of uncertainty. I expect a mini budget because it is looking likely that the bank guarantee will be called in by Irish Permanent and that unemployment (7.3%) on which the budget was based will be exceeded. If he doesn’t do that they’ll run out of cash

      Reply

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