Good Food
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items: 15 genius banana bread twists to upgrade your baking
items: Refresh your dinner routine this spring with Chetna Makan
items: Snoring was making me a living zombie. Here are the 8 solutions I tried, and the 4 that worked
items: Spring meal plan for two
items: Healthy spring meal plan
items: Spring family meal plan
items: Exclusive spring dinner recipes
items: Best of March meal plan
items: Exclusive baking recipes
items: How to celebrate St Patrick's Day

15 genius banana bread twists to upgrade your baking
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date: 2026-03-23T11:53:13.000Z
creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: News & Trends
subject: Banana bread
subject: Banana bread recipe
subject: Banana cake
subject: Banana loaf
subject: how to make banana bread
subject: Natalie hardwick
description: Our classic banana bread is the ultimate comfort bake, but there so many ways to take it up a notch. From chocolate-loaded loaves to sticky toffee hybrids, these simple yet clever twists will transform your go-to recipe.
encoded: Banana bread is having a bit of a moment, with Google searches at an all-time high over the last 5 years. And it's not hard to see why - as well as delivering maximum flavour, this classic bake is easy to make, great for using up overripe bananas and beloved by kids and adults alike. It's also one of Good Food's most popular recipes, with over 1 million people visiting it so far this year alone. If you have a few ripe bananas and want to make a banana bread with a twist, check out our best ever versions of this lovely loaf. We even have healthier versions if you’re looking to cut down on sugar, as well as a handy air-fryer banana bread recipe. Squidgy, simple, moreish and good for you – three cheers for banana bread! See our 5-star-rated baking recipes for more tried-and-tested bakes, as well as our chocolate traybakes, all-in-one cake ideas and cupcake recipes. Our best ever banana bread recipes 1. Classic banana bread Our brilliant banana loaf has been positively-rated by hundreds of goodfood.com users. It uses simple ratios, minimal ingredients and is cleverly topped with dried banana chips for crunch. Be sure to check out the images on the recipe page to help you achieve perfect results every time. 2. Chocolate chip banana bread Take a classic banana bread to the next level by studding it with chocolate chips. It's incredibly moreish yet simple to make, with a deliciously light and moist sponge – not to mention a delicious way to use up ripe bananas that are lingering in the fruit bowl. 3. Air fryer banana bread Turn to your trusty air fryer to make this easy banana bread, given a flavour boost by adding pecans and chocolate chips (or try any other nuts you prefer). Try it this weekend for a satisfying bake without any of the hassle. 4. Sticky toffee banana bread Treat yourself to a hybrid bake that combines the timeless might of banana bread with sticky toffee pudding, a dessert that needs no introduction. The toffee sauce is made with brown sugar, butter and d…

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Refresh your dinner routine this spring with Chetna Makan
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date: 2026-03-23T10:31:46.000Z
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description: Shake up your mealtimes with Chetna’s vibrant, flavour-packed recipes. These seven easy dinners use the best spring ingredients to show how eating seasonally is always a good idea.
encoded: Spring is a key time of year for eating seasonally – hello, greenery – and we also know that the Good Food app community come to us every day for quick and easy dinners. This new spring eating plan by Chetna Makan combines the two. Designed for weeknights as well as weekend entertaining, these mix-and-match recipes from Chetna combine incredible flavour, easy techniques and genius new combinations (including an inventive way to use an entire jar of mango chutney). There are overlapping ingredients to avoid waste, and they’re all foods that are easy to find in supermarkets, like new potatoes, asparagus, leek and cauliflower. The recipes serve four but lots make great lunch leftovers if you’re cooking for a smaller household. “I loved developing these recipes for the Good Food app. Spring is one of the best times of year for cooking with seasonal ingredients, and I've picked some of my favourite vegetables and made them star of the show. These easy dinners are the recipes I make for my own family time and again, on the busy evenings when I want to serve up something that has bags of flavour but I don't have the time for fiddly recipes. Lots of these dishes are a case of chucking in lots of spice, or using clever hacks like a whole jar of chutney to flavour chicken and potatoes. I hope you love making them as much as I loved writing them for you.” Chetna Which recipe will you cook first? For more from Chetna, visit her author page. Chetna Makan's easy spring dinners Roast chicken tomato curry "I love a good chicken curry, and there are so many amazing ways to make one. This recipe keeps it simple and uses just a few spices and a couple of cans of chopped tomatoes." Paneer asparagus sabji "Simple flavours, basic spices – this is a whole a new way to eat seasonal asparagus. It can be served on its own with rice or as part of a spread alongside the beetroot dal and chicken curry" Beetroot red lentils "These red lentils, also known as masoor dal, are one of the quickest di…

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Snoring was making me a living zombie. Here are the 8 solutions I tried, and the 4 that worked
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date: 2026-03-20T10:34:50.000Z
creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Wellness
subject: How to
subject: get better sleep
subject: goodhealth
subject: how to sleep better
description: Do you rarely wake up feeling refreshed, no matter how many hours of sleep you've had? Find out which snoring solutions worked for a GF team member with a case of chronic snoring
encoded: There’s an unfortunate truth about being a chronic snorer: I’ve never in my adult life woken up feeling genuinely refreshed, no matter how many hours of kip I've racked up. Presentable, functioning, pepped by caffeine – yes. But refreshed? Sadly not. It turns out when you spend eight hours fighting with your own airway, your sleep quality suffers. Of course, it’s not just my sleep being ruined. My incredibly accepting partner diplomatically describes my snoring as “like a giant straw finishing the last of a milkshake in one sharp blast”. But according to Dr Sonia Szamocki, sleep expert and founder of Aerox Health, 47% of recently divorced Brits cited snoring as a contributing factor to their marriage breakdown. On top of this, a quarter of singles say sleep-related issues have affected their ability to form or maintain a relationship. Snoring is very much a relationship liability. It’s also a public health concern. "I often see regular snoring as the early warning light on the dashboard," Dr Szamocki told me. "Snoring associated with sleep apnoea is linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Chronic snoring fragments sleep for both the snorer and their partner – showing up as daytime fatigue, irritability, low mood and poor concentration." Dr David Garley, GP and director of The Better Sleep Clinic put it even more starkly: one in five car crashes relates to poor sleep, with obstructive sleep apnoea a major factor, particularly among professional drivers. The biggest myth about snoring, he said, is simply that it should be ignored. There’s also a damning bottom line to consider too: a 2026 study found that obstructive sleep apnoea is costing the UK and US economies £137bn a year. If you’re one of the 25% of UK adults who snores regularly and wants to tackle it, what can be done? “I always say the best starting point should be to talk about it with friends and family,” says Dr Szamocki. “There’s still a huge stigma that sur…

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Spring meal plan for two
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description: Take the guesswork out of weeknight cooking with our spring meal plan for two. Designed to serve a pair, these recipes make it easy to enjoy seasonal cooking without ending up with too many leftovers.
encoded: During March and April, spring produce brings a welcome burst of colour and freshness to the kitchen. Tender greens, crisp asparagus and punchy spring onions are at their peak, while British watercress and new potatoes begin appearing in markets. It’s the perfect time to cook lighter dishes that still feel comforting and satisfying after a long day. Our food team has created these recipes to showcase the best ingredients of the season. Peppery watercress brings a fresh bite to broths and soups, while spring onions can be cooked into savoury pancakes and stir-fries. Tender greens like spinach and leeks also provide colour and wholesome balance to traditionally richer dishes, such as lasagne and pizza. The recipes in this plan offer plenty of variety while keeping the cooking manageable when serving two. Baked trout with gnocchi & Dijon cream is a rich yet fresh dinner, while cod piccata with cheesy leek mash delivers bright, lemony flavours. Japanese-style charred spring onion pancakes with beef are bold with deeply savoury notes, and our spring vegetable broth with shredded chicken offers a light reset for the palate. The plan is designed to make the most of ingredients to keep shopping lists streamlined and food waste to a minimum. With seven easy dinners to choose from, it’s a simple way to enjoy fresh, seasonal cooking for two. To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.

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Healthy spring meal plan
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description: Take the hard work out of eating well this spring with our healthy spring meal plan. These vibrant, nourishing dinners will see you through the week and help you make the most of the season’s freshest ingredients.
encoded: Along with longer days, spring brings a welcome abundance of crisp greens and delicate vegetables for cooking. It’s the perfect time to refresh your meal routine with lighter, brighter dishes that let those seasonal ingredients shine. This collection of recipes celebrates spring produce at its peak. Sweet peas, prized for their bright colour and delicate sweetness, pair beautifully with herbs, pasta and grains. Spring onions are another seasonal favourite – milder and sweeter than mature onions, they can be eaten raw or lightly cooked in stir-fries, salads and noodle dishes. New potatoes also begin to appear at this time of year, and have a naturally sweet, buttery flavour that is showcased best with simple cooking. These recipes highlight the versatile ways you can incorporate these ingredients into your cooking. The hazelnut-crusted salmon with crushed potatoes is a satisfying, omega-rich fish dish with a fragrant lemon and thyme crumb. The low-cal tandoori trout traybake brings warming spice to a lighter meal, which is balanced with cooling cucumber raita. The plant-based sesame & spring onion stir-fried udon with crispy tofu delivers bold flavours and satisfying texture, while our gochujang roast chicken with spring greens brings a punchy, savoury kick to the weeknight table. The plan is designed to offer variety across the week while making the most of overlapping ingredients to keep shopping lists streamlined and food waste to a minimum. With colourful seasonal produce and a mix of protein options, it’s an easy way to eat well throughout the week. To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.

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Spring family meal plan
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description: Take the stress out of weeknight cooking with our spring family meal plan. These comforting, crowd-pleasing dinners are perfect for sharing, while making the most of the season’s freshest produce.
encoded: As spring settles in and the days grow longer, cooking tends to shift away from heavy winter dishes towards fresher flavours and lighter dinners. It’s the perfect time to cook simple, seasonal meals the whole family will enjoy, using ingredients like spring greens and sweet new potatoes. Our food team has created these dishes to showcase some of the best ingredients of the season. Wild garlic is a highlight for foragers and home cooks alike at this time of year – look for it in woodland areas or at farmers’ markets; its gentle garlicky flavour works well in savoury bakes, which you can prep ahead for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Asparagus is another springtime favourite with a famously short season – it's prized for its delicate flavour and tender spears, so it’s best enjoyed while it’s at its peak. The recipes in this plan offer plenty of variety to keep everyone happy. The creamy coconut dumpling traybake is an easy one-pan vegetarian dinner, while miso leek & potato soup with sesame cheese dunkers makes a comforting midweek meal. Cauliflower roasted in anchovy butter with orzo packs in plenty of umami flavour, while the chicken, butter bean & spring greens traybake with herby salsa verde is a hearty family dinner that requires minimal prep. For cosy comfort, the eat-your-greens mac & cheese sneaks plenty of vegetables into a family favourite. Each recipe is designed to complement the others, using overlapping ingredients to keep your shopping list concise and help you cut down on food waste. With seven easy dinners to choose from, keeping the whole family well fed throughout the week couldn’t be easier. To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.

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Exclusive spring dinner recipes
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description: Serve the best of spring with easy meals that make the most of new season produce like asparagus, greens and leeks. Find them exclusively on the Good Food app

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Best of March meal plan
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description: Take the hard work out of cooking seasonally by saving our March meal plan. These stunning spring dinners will cover you from Monday to Friday and use the best of the month’s ingredients
encoded: As we see the green shoots of daffodils and snowdrops, lighter evenings and sunnier days, March marks the end of winter and the beginning of joyful spring. It's a fantastic month for seasonal produce, with verdant vegetables and foraging favourites making their first appearances of the year. Food editor Ailsa Burt wrote these spring recipes to celebrate the very best of March. Hyper-seasonal wild garlic is popular among foodies and grows in abundance in woodland, particularly around water. It's also available from farmers’ markets or in veg boxes. Spring greens are the first cabbages of the year and these gorgeous green ribbons work well stirred through soups, stews and stir-fries. Asparagus is a beloved delicacy for good reason, while cauliflower and spinach are hugely versatile and packed with nutrients. Ailsa’s recipes showcase these beautiful spring vegetables in inventive dinner recipes that can be served during the week. The spiral wild garlic borek uses ready-made filo pastry and can be made in advance and frozen – it looks super impressive but is simple to assemble. The chicken traybake, pepped with punchy salsa verde, is simple to prep before the oven does the work. The cauliflower with orzo and spinach pizza show how simple storecupboard ingredients can be used to great effect, while the asparagus panzanella was made to be eaten outdoors – fingers crossed for good weather! The plan is designed to offer variation across the week while using overlapping basic ingredients to keep shopping lists trim and food waste to a minimum. There’s no excuse for midweek dinner fatigue when you’re armed with these amazing ingredients and five easy recipes to make with them. To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.

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Exclusive baking recipes
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description: We've rounded up our best app-only baking recipes, including easy cakes for beginners, advanced bakes and family recipes that everyone can help with.

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How to celebrate St Patrick's Day
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Ireland
subject: Irish
subject: Irish recipes
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: st paddy's day
subject: St Patrick's day
subject: st patricks day celebrations
description: Celebrating St Patrick’s Day? Check out our drinks recommendations and Irish-inspired recipes, from a dauphinoise-style Irish potato bake to Guinness chocolate puddings
encoded: St Patrick’s Day has a reputation as a roaring celebratory holiday – thousands of pints of stout will be poured and street parties will buzz all over the world. If you’re raising a toast to the patron saint of Ireland, do so with our favourite Irish-inspired celebratory recipes. Find more inspiration in our St Patrick's Day menu and St Patrick's Day recipe collection. What is St Patrick's Day St Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Northern Ireland and Ireland which celebrates Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. The holiday, sometimes known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, also celebrates Irish heritage and culture in general. When is St Patrick's Day? St Patrick's Day takes place annually on March 17, which in 2026 is a Tuesday. How is St Patrick's Day celebrated Street parties and parades – Countries around the world celebrate St Patrick's Day by throwing parades full of Irish dancing, music and food. Dublin's five-day festival culminates with a large parade on March 17. Dancing – Dancing is a key feature of St Patrick's Day celebrations, more precisely the lively and folky Irish jig. Food and drink – Eating and drinking is an integral part of festivities, with those celebrating enjoying traditional Irish dishes such as colcannon and Irish soda bread. Wearing green – Those celebrating St Patrick's Day often wear green as a sign of luck, as well as a nod to Irish heritage and culture. What drinks to serve for St Patrick's Day Stout Three million pints of Guinness are brewed at the company’s Dublin base every day, in order to satisfy an annual global thirst for 1.8 billion glasses. Beyond large-scale producers such as Guinness and Murphy’s, smaller craft breweries are currently experimenting with traditional stout recipes. Old methods using milk, oatmeal or coffee are being adapted for contemporary palates, with demand also rising for stronger imperial stout. What to pair with stout Whichever version you plump for, try matching stout with food – we recommend it …

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