Star contributors

ROOPA GULATI

Learn about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light, and create an Indian feast to celebrate using Roopa’s guide and recipes (p12).

MARIA BRADFORD

Maria, a food writer from Sierra Leone, talks about the country’s cuisine and shares her res kanyah snack recipe (p38).

JANE DUNN

Scare up a spooky treat for the kids or your next Halloween gathering with Jane’s ghoulish bakes, including cute skeleton biscuits (p44).

NADIYA HUSSAIN

Find out how the Bake O winner saves on her weekly shop – Nadiya shares her tips for stretching your food budget (p114).