Good Food
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items: 30 dinners for when you don’t know what to cook
items: 30 best Easter dinner ideas
items: Our 10 most indulgent Easter brunch recipes
items: 10 low-calorie pancake recipes
items: Top 10 low-carb lunch ideas
items: Hot dog topping ideas
items: Best chopped salad recipes
items: The best beach food recipes to take to the seaside
items: Budget ways to keep kids entertained
items: 5 healthy ways with steak

30 dinners for when you don’t know what to cook
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description: Wondering what to have for dinner? Let us inspire you with 30 easy (but exciting) recipes to try, the ingredients for which you probably already have…
encoded: Every dinner should be a delicious experience. But sometimes, especially during the week, it’s hard to muster the energy to even think about what to cook. We want something a little bit different, but not too challenging. Something easy and flavoursome, but not laborious to make. And we don’t want to buy loads of expensive, specialist ingredients that we probably won’t use again. Instead of turning to the same old dishes or a ready meal, let us help you decide what to cook for dinner tonight. From clever ways with chicken breasts to pasta dishes that make the most of flavoursome ingredients, we’re sure you’ll find something inspiring. Get daily dinner inspiration direct to your WhatsApp by following the Good Food easy dinner channel. 1. Spaghetti puttanesca It’s amazing how much flavour a tin of anchovies can add to dinner. Their salty, umami goodness turns tomato spaghetti into an intense and deeply savoury dish, ready in just over 30 minutes. Add juicy black olives and a handful of fresh parsley for authenticity. Head here for more quick pasta recipes, ways with tinned anchovies and our favourite spaghetti dinners. 2. Carrot biryani Everyone has a few carrots sitting at the bottom of their salad drawer. Make them the star of the show with our veggie biryani, which sees grated carrot, rice pouches and simple storecupboard spices like turmeric blended together into a creative, colourful dinner. Don’t skip the roasted cashews (for crunch), the coriander (for colour) or the yogurt on top (for creaminess). Discover more ways with carrot, plus our best biryani recipes and the health benefits of turmeric. 3. Summer veg tostadas Cook something a little different for tonight's dinner with this vegetarian recipe, ready on the table in under 30 minutes. Golden tortillas are covered in a herby pea dip, then topped with colourful summer veg, coriander and yogurt (don't forget to serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over). Try it for a flavourful, healthy and low-ca…

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30 best Easter dinner ideas
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description: Our guide to the best, most delicious Easter dinner imaginable, including seasonal starters, classic roast lamb, meat-free centrepieces and dazzling desserts
encoded: Looking for Easter food ideas? Easter is a time of celebration, and what better way to mark this joyous occasion than with a delicious spread? We’ve got all you need for an epic Easter dinner, from light and colourful springtime salads and soups to roast lamb, fish or vegan mains, comforting sides and luxurious desserts. Sit down with friends and family to watch the kids get excited over copious amounts of chocolate while you enjoy one of our Easter drink recipes. To keep the celebrations going from the start of the day to the end, why not also check out our most indulgent Easter brunch recipes and top Easter lunch ideas? For more general inspiration, browse our collection of Easter recipes. We've also got plenty more entertaining tips for how to host a perfect Easter as well as budget-friendly Easter recipe ideas. Finally, Easter is as much about activities as it is about food. Keep children entertained with activities such as our Easter egg hunt and try our Easter craft ideas. Or get down to a spot of baking with our Easter baking ideas and best Easter cupcake ideas. Easter starter ideas 1. Spring sharing board It’s the perfect starter for an Easter Sunday feast. Make your spring sharing board super-colourful with radishes, halved boiled quail’s eggs, chilli-flecked marinated feta and asparagus. Serve with a quick pea & artichoke dip, plus a sprinkle of pink pepper salt. Discover our how to cook asparagus guide. For more seasonal dishes, checkout our Easter starter recipes. 2. Asparagus soup This vibrant green asparagus soup is a fantastic light starter to begin your Easter feast. It takes only 30 minutes to make from start to finish, but is also freezable, so you could simply reheat it for a fuss-free start to the meal. Serve with homemade bread, such as our delicious crusty bread. Discover more spring soup recipes. 2. Greek bouyiourdi This baked feta with tomatoes, garlic and chilli is a beautiful, low-carb, vegetarian starter. Enjoy it with fluffy pitta bread t…

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Our 10 most indulgent Easter brunch recipes
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description: The best, most luxurious brunch recipes for Easter, including spiced buns, chocolate French toast and four ways with eggs
encoded: Chocolate pancakes, warm hot cross buns, eggs drenched in hollandaise… how do you like to indulge on Easter Sunday? Check out our favourite ideas, including homemade brioche (it’s easier than you think), chocolate checkerboard hot cross buns and Simnel tear ’n’ share buns. Next, check out our best Easter cupcake ideas, inspiration for roast lamb, Easter bread recipes and how to host a perfect Easter feast. For more Easter ideas, discover our complete Easter recipe collection, try one of our Easter desserts or browse our picks of the best Easter eggs to buy and the best Easter table decoration ideas. 1. Raspberry frangipane croissant bake Almond croissant lovers won't be able to get enough of this brunch bake, which transforms leftover plain croissants into a hearty pudding with the help of a little frangipane. 2. Next level eggs royale Easter feasting is all about eggs, so make this classic brunch with poached eggs over the long weekend Or, try Gordon Ramsay's classic eggs benedict recipe with toasted muffins, poached eggs, homemade hollandaise and slices of ham. 3. Spelt pancakes with rhubarb For pretty-in-pink pancakes that taste just as good as they look, these spelt pancakes are topped with delicate stewed rhubarb, orange zest, toasted almonds and crème fraîche. Plus, discover our top recipes using rhubarb. 4. Full English shakshuka Streaky bacon, chipolatas, cherry tomatoes, buttery mushrooms, haricot beans and eggs, all cooked together in a fiery tomato sauce, with plenty of hot buttered toast on the side. This Full English shakshuka will set you up for the whole of Easter Sunday. 5. Chocolate checkerboard hot cross buns These chocolate checkerboard hot cross buns are as fun as they are delicious. Arrange your dark chocolate orange buns and white chocolate cherry buns in a checkerboard pattern before baking, then tear and share at the table. Delicious toasted with lightly salted butter. 6. Flatbreads with brunch-style eggs Did you know that you only need flour…

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10 low-calorie pancake recipes
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description: Who says pancakes can't be a nutritious start to the day? Check out our 10 favourite low-calorie pancake recipes that make the most of hidden veg, wholemeal flour and alternative toppings.
encoded: Looking for low-calorie pancakes that taste just as great? Make your next batch that bit healthier by using wholemeal flour, clever egg substitutes, or even with hidden veg in the batter – mashed pumpkin works particularly well. As for toppings, swap maple syrup and sugar for Greek yogurt, fresh berries or citrus fruit segments. Check out our top 10 vegan pancake recipes, the best healthy pancake recipes and 10 gluten-free pancake recipes. Now discover our keto pancakes and how to make your pancake day free-from. 1. Healthy pancakes Whipped egg whites are the key to a fluffy texture in this clever healthy pancakes recipe. Made with wholemeal flour to guarantee a filling breakfast, each pancake comes in at just 53 calories. Serve with berries and low-fat yogurt. 2. Vegan banana pancakes One of our most popular vegan breakfast recipes, these dairy- and egg-free pancakes are made naturally sweet by adding banana to the batter. Use oat milk to keep them vegan and swap the syrup for fresh berries. 3. Healthy bunny pancakes Children will love these bunny-shaped pancakes. Wholemeal flour makes this breakfast a filling and nutritious one, and they’re sweetened only with fresh banana and a few optional raisins for bunny paws. 4. Coconut & banana pancakes Go totally tropical with these colourful coconut & banana pancakes, served with passion fruit on the side. This recipe calls for coconut milk instead of the regular kind, and most of the sweetness comes from fresh fruit. 5. Three-minute blender banana pancakes Not only are these pancakes super speedy, they also contain only 153 calories per serving. As they're so easy to make, it's a great one for kids to get involved with too. 6. Healthy pumpkin pancakes Hidden veg in a pancake? Who’d have thought it! These healthy pumpkin pancakes use mashed pumpkin (or butternut squash) for natural sweetness, and if you use a really good non-stick pan, you won’t need any butter to fry them in. 7. Sweet potato pancakes with orange and grap…

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Top 10 low-carb lunch ideas
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date: 2024-12-23T12:35:25.000Z
creator: Charlotte Morgan
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description: Ready for lunch, but don’t fancy a carb-heavy sandwich? Check out our favourite low-carb lunch ideas, all no more than 25g of carbohydrate per serving.
encoded: Low-carb eating can be easier than you think. Soups, salads and curries are all on the menu and a clever hack we like is to serve something indulgent like halloumi, in the place of chips or pitta. Next, check out our low-calorie pasta collection, low-calorie soups, low-carb breakfasts and low-carb chicken recipes. 1. Mediterranean turkey stuffed peppers Low in calories and providing just 15g of carbs per serving these stuffed peppers will keep you full and satisfied. They also pack in 3 of your 5 a day. 2. Nutty chicken satay strips Another popular recipe, our nutty chicken satay strips can be kept in the fridge for up to two days. Thick chicken breast strips are coated in a curried peanut butter batter, then baked until golden. Serve with cucumber and a sweet chilli sauce. 3. Masala frittata and avocado salsa Full of vitamins and minerals and packed with colour this spicy masala frittata is as good the next day as it is on the day it is cooked. Enjoy it for supper and have a delicious lunch the next day. We’ve teamed it with an avocado salsa, known for their healthy fat content, avocados are also a good source of fibre and help to keep you fuller for longer. Read more about the health benefits of avocado, including why they are so useful on a low-carb diet 4. Protein pots We’ve designed our tuna nicoise protein pot and Indian chicken protein pots to provide a protein boost when you need it – whether that’s post workout, at your desk or for a picnic lunch. Packed with flavour, and yet so little carbs. 5. Cumin-spiced halloumi with corn & tomato slaw At only 17g of carbs per serving, this cumin-spiced halloumi with corn & tomato slaw is a surprisingly healthy lunch option. Golden, cumin-spiked halloumi is matched with a vibrant homemade corn slaw, made zingy with fresh lime and fiery with red chilli. 6. Microwave shakshuka Low on time? This microwave shakshuka is ready in just 10 minutes – just crack an egg into a bowl of garlicky passata, cover and heat in the micro…

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Hot dog topping ideas
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creator: Charlotte Morgan
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description: 12 inspired hot dog toppers, from Korean-style mayo to pulled pork and street cart onions – plus our best hot dog sides.
encoded: Perfect for barbecues, movie nights, parties (such as Bonfire Night or New Year's Eve) and Friday night dinners with the family, hot dogs are always high on our list of treat foods. But how do you top your frankfurter? Just with ketchup and mustard? Caramelised onions, maybe? Or something far more sophisticated, such as chimichurri or even pulled pork? Check out our best hot dog toppings and hot dog sides below, then try our best burger recipes, veggie burgers and barbecue inspiration. Hot dog toppings 1. Honey-mustard hot dogs Bury your ’dog underneath a blanket of melted emmental, cheddar, mustard and honey for a quick and delicious dinner, perfect for family nights in. You can find more cheddar recipes here or check out our best family film recipes (including sweet potato curly fries, and s’mores dip). 2. Cheesesteak hot dogs Give fried green peppers the limelight in this simple recipe, which adds smoked cheddar slices and crispy onions to the mix. Have you tried our smoked cheddar & chilli jam croquettes? Or our smoked cheese in blankets? 3. Hoisin hot dogs Brush your hot dogs with hoisin for a salty, tangy kick, then top with cucumber, sliced spring onions and a sriracha-mayonnaise combo. Next, try our honey & sriracha hot wings, sriracha-glazed chicken burger or sriracha & lime potato salad. 4. NYC-style hot dogs with street cart onions Ketchup, bright yellow mustard, carefully cooked caramelised onions and a little sauerkraut – perfect in its simplicity. It’s an American classic for a reason, and we love it on top of frankfurters in a hot dog bun. Check out our best American-style recipes, or learn how to make your own sauerkraut. 5. Sticky cider onion hot dogs Hot dogs and onions are meant to be together. Here finely sliced onions are cooked in melted butter, cider and vinegar for just over 30 minutes, then piled on top of frankfurters alongside mustard-mayo. Try 11 more ways to cook with cider or make even stickier caramelised onions. 6. Korean hot dogs Swa…

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Best chopped salad recipes
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creator: Charlotte Morgan
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description: Keep it fresh and fashionable with a chopped salad for lunch. Our colourful recipes come packed with nutritious veg, fruit and grains.
encoded: Chopped salads are just that – great big colourful bowls of salad, where all the ingredients are chopped into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the more variety you get with each forkful. As timelessly fashionable in L.A (where they were invented) as they are over here, chopped salads are all about getting as many ingredients into your bowl as possible. Start simple with our easy chopped salad, raid the veg patch for our chopped allotment salad, or cool down on a hot day with a watermelon and feta medley. Next, check out our heatwave recipes, what to eat and drink in a heatwave and how to keep cool in a heatwave. You can also find healthy summer recipes and discover our colourful rainbow salad recipes. 1. Easy chopped salad Red, green, orange, purple, yellow… do salads get any more colourful than this? Add a little zing to cucumber and beetroot with a quick lemon juice and poppy seed dressing, and make avocado super-fresh with lime juice. Next up, try our California quinoa & avocado salad. 2. Crunchy chopped salad Ready in 20 minutes with no cooking involved, this step-by-step recipe was written with kids in mind. They can help squeeze the lemon and shake the mustard-honey dressing together – maybe they’d like to add their own favourite veggies to the mix? Have you seen our kids’ chopping and knives skills guide? 3. Mexican corn salad More than 20 five-out-of-five ratings make this corn salad a must-try. It takes only 15 minutes to toss a load of sweetcorn, red onion, tomatoes and fresh coriander together with a honey and lime juice dressing. Check out more ways to use tinned sweetcorn. 4. Chicken & freekeh chopped salad with salsa verde Got left-over roast chicken? Pair it with nutty freekeh, asparagus, radishes and a whole bunch of fresh herbs in this wholesome salad, finished with toasted pine nuts. Discover more about freekeh. 5. Chopped herb & pomegranate salad Made gloriously green with fresh parsley, dill and mint, this chopped salad has got summer-eating…

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The best beach food recipes to take to the seaside
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description: Got a seaside holiday planned? Pack a beach-friendly picnic with our top tips and recipes, from bite-sized snacks to easy to slice bakes.
encoded: View Green Video on the source website Sun, sand, sea… and squashed sarnies. Swap your usual beach food for something fancier with our clever ideas, from make-ahead pesto whirls, to cakes that can be packed in a cool bag and pitchers of homemade ginger beer. Beach food should be easy to make, pack, hold (especially if children are coming along) and tidy away. Plus, it has to be both refreshing and safe to eat at room temperature, unless you have the energy to lug a cooler across the sand (check out our best cool boxes, if you fancy that challenge). Check out our beach-ready recipes below, then pick a picnic rucksack to buy, enjoy our best family picnic recipes and read all about the best British seaside breaks for foodies. Top tips for packing a beach picnic Don’t pack anything that requires chilling. Remember, beach days are usually long days. Nobody ever wants to leave! So, no sweaty cheeses, melty foods (chocolate is the biggest culprit), or meat and fish – unless you’re going to eat them straightaway. Avoid coffee and tea. Famous for their diuretic properties, they’re likely to leave you feeling dehydrated and in desperate need of the toilet. Instead, stick to water, homemade mocktails or juices. Add giant ice cubes to your bottles. They’ll melt eventually, but adding ice to your drinks before you leave will keep them cooler for longer. Try filling your water bottle halfway up, then freezing it on its side. Once frozen, fill up with water just before you leave the house. Remember the beach towels: one to keep everyone dry and another to lay your picnic out on. Or, if you have the room, pack a picnic blanket. Check out our favourite picnic accessories. Leave only footprints. The nearest bin might be a trek away across sandy dunes, so pack a bag for all your rubbish. You can find a bin on the way back to the car, or dispose of the lot at home. No glassware! It might not be allowed on the beach, and it’s best to keep glass well away from little toes anyway. Instead…

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Budget ways to keep kids entertained
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description: From nurturing garden herbs to making rainbow spaghetti together, check out our top tips for budget-friendly fun with the kids this summer.
encoded: Grow a herb garden Growing your own food is a rewarding project at any age, and a simple kitchen herb garden is a great place for kids to start. You only need a sunny windowsill and a few basics to begin. Easy herbs for kids The easiest herbs to grow are perennials, which keep growing throughout the year and beyond. You can buy these in pots – such as rosemary, mint and oregano – or if you’d like to grow from seed, then chives are a fast-growing option with a kid-friendly mild onion flavour. Annual herbs complete their life cycle in a season and can be grown from seed, but will require warmer temperatures and have the potential to bolt (or flower) if not watered regularly or given too much sun. Parsley, coriander and basil are good annual herbs for novice gardeners. You will need: A hand trowel, if you have one Small pots (you can use old yogurt pots or other containers – simply add drainage holes) Peat-free, multi-purpose compost Seeds or potted herbs Plant your herbs 1. First, fill your container with compost and press it down gently to remove air holes. Water, then allow to drain. 2. Scatter a few seeds on the surface. Sprinkle over a thin layer of compost. 3. Place on a windowsill and wait for the herbs to sprout up. After this, you’ll need to water the compost whenever it’s dry – about once a week. When your herbs have grown to around 10cm tall, you can move them into bigger pots or move them outside. Sensory play ideas Allowing children the freedom to be messy is not only good fun, it also helps develop their motor skills. Kids can try these tactile activities with a little grown-up supervision. 1. Fun with foam Use an electric whisk to mix bubble bath and water in a bowl with a few drops of food colouring. Whisk until you have foam that holds its shape, then repeat to make as many colours as you like. Kids will love playing with rainbow foam in the garden on a sunny day. 2. Colourful spaghetti Cook some spaghetti following pack instructions, then divide betwe…

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5 healthy ways with steak
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description: As well as being packed with juicy umami flavour, steak is also rich in iron and protein. Discover five healthy ways to make steak shine, from salads to lunchtime wraps.
encoded: Steak doesn't have to be a rare treat. Instead of serving with chips (like in our steak haché with pommes frites & cheat’s béarnaise sauce recipe), make steak the centrepiece of a fresh salad, Vietnamese-style noodle dish or lettuce-cup canapé. Red meat provides us with iron, zinc and B vitamins, and meat is one of the main sources of vitamin B12 in the diet. For more iron-rich content, check out our iron-rich recipe collection for plenty of inspiration (there are more than 100 recipes to choose from). Looking for vegetarian options? We've got an iron-rich vegetarian recipe collection, too. Vietnamese-style steak & noodle salad To make the dressing, mix 1 sliced red chilli, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tsp light brown soft sugar, 1 tsp rice wine vinegar, 1 chopped garlic clove and ½ tbsp fish sauce with 1 tbsp water until the sugar has dissolved. Cook 80g brown rice noodles following pack instructions, then cool in cold water. Drain, then toss with 2 carrots peeled into ribbons, ½ shredded Chinese cabbage, 4 sliced spring onions and the dressing. Heat 1 tsp rapeseed oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Season a 250g fillet steak, then cook for 2-3 mins on each side for medium rare, or 5 mins for well done. Rest for 5 mins, then slice. Serve the salad and steak with chopped coriander scattered over. Discover more Vietnamese-style recipes Chilli beef wraps Mix 150g sliced steak with 1 tsp chilli powder, a pinch of ground cumin and 2 chopped garlic cloves. Marinate for 2 hrs. Heat 2 tsp oil in a wok over a high heat and fry the steak for 1-2 mins. Transfer to a plate. Fry 1 sliced yellow pepper and ½ sliced red onion, 2 chopped tomatoes and a 400g tin black beans (drained) for 5 mins. Stir in the steak and some coriander leaves. Wrap in tortillas. Try more of our healthy wrap recipes Steak with goulash sauce & sweet potatoes Heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 7 and put a wire rack on top of a baking tray. Cut 250g sweet potatoes into chips and toss with 1 tbsp thyme leaves …

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