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items: Lunar New Year menu ideas
items: 30 savoury breakfast ideas
items: 10 autumn lunch ideas
items: 20 hot cocktail recipes to keep you warm this winter
items: Get out & about this September
items: Top 10 most popular autumn recipes
items: Get out & about this July
items: 20 food experiences you need to have this summer
items: Get out & about this June
items: How to waste less bread

Lunar New Year menu ideas
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creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Chinese cooking
subject: chinese new year ideas
subject: chinese new year spread
subject: Chinese recipes
subject: Lunar New Year
description: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a banquet of delights. Our easy three-course menu for six is bursting with flavour and guaranteed to wow your guests.
encoded: Lunar New Year's Day is often regarded as an opportunity for family and friends to get together and share a home-cooked meal, so celebrate at home with our easy menu that's full of flavour, but won't take hours to make. Sample hot & sour soup, followed by ginger & garlic spiced chicken and mouth-watering toffee bananas to finish. Get even more inspiration from our Lunar New Year recipes and our family Lunar New Year recipes. When is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year 2026, marking the Year of the Horse, commences on the 17 February. This festive occasion derives its name from the lunar calendar, as the celebration dates align with the phases of the moon. 1. Plan your Lunar New Year menu Starter: Hot & sour prawn & sweetcorn soup In order to get the most flavourful broth, use the stock from the poached chicken in your main course to form the base of the soup. If you're short of time, just use fresh chicken stock. Traditionally, this soup gets its heat from ground white pepper and is thickened with cornflour, but we used chilli for heat and Chinese black rice vinegar for an irresistible tang. Spend just 20 minutes making our hot & sour prawn & sweetcorn soup, then ladle into bowls and top with strips of crunchy spring onion. Starter: Shanghainese quickbraise Hong Sao-style lion’s head meatballs Not traditionally a Lunar New Year food, but the roundness of the meatballs can be symbolic for a ‘well-rounded’ year. The reddish Hong Sao (red-braised Chinese sauce) oozes the lucky red symbolism. Recipe writer Ching-He Huang says, "My grandmother used to say that eating lion’s head meatballs will make us as strong as lions, a personal family favourite saying." The traditional Shanghainese meatballs are quite large, as big as a fist, but you can make smaller ones, if you like. You can also pre-cook and freeze the meatballs, just give them a quick braise in the red sauce before serving. Main: One-pot crystal chicken with ginger & chicken oil Onto the main event: our one-pot crysta…

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30 savoury breakfast ideas
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date: 2026-01-22T13:24:13.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Breakfast recipes
subject: Cooked breakfast
subject: easy breakfasts
subject: easy healthy breakfasts
subject: easy vegan breakfast
subject: egg breakfast ideas
subject: Healthy breakfast
subject: savoury breakfast
description: Start your day with one of our savoury breakfast recipes. Whether you want something filling for the morning or a quick healthy breakfast to have on the go, we’ve got you covered
encoded: View Green Video on the source website It’s often labelled as the most important meal of the day, so make the most of your first meal with one of these delicious and easy breakfast ideas. Whether you’re looking for a classic cooked breakfast or something a bit more unconventional – breakfast naan anyone? We've got plenty of ideas for comforting and healthy savoury breakfasts, as well as options if you are on-the-go. For those looking for keto breakfast recipes, try our high-protein breakfast. You can also make the most out of your air fryer with our recipe for air fryer bacon – make sure you add a good dollop of your favourite sauce with that one. Our vegan breakfast recipes include some new and inspiring ways to get in some veggies and protein, including this pepper & chickpea with tofu recipe. So pick your favourites and brighten up your morning with one of our top savoury breakfast ideas. For more breakfast ideas check out our best quick and healthy breakfasts for those busy mornings, and if you love your overnight oats try some of our favourite overnight oat recipes. Healthy savoury breakfast recipes 1. Potato farl breakfast These homemade potato farls are healthy and simple to make – if you have any leftover chopped soft herbs or wild garlic, feel free to add to the dough for extra flavour. Enjoy with crispy fried eggs, smoked streaky bacon or a veggie alternative for a hearty weekend breakfast. See our healthy breakfasts for more nourishing recipe ideas. 2. Besan chilla Make these savoury Indian pancakes to serve with your favourite chutneys for breakfast. Naturally gluten-free, they're made with gram flour, veg and spices. These vegan pancakes are low-sugar and high-fibre, too. We have plenty more healthy vegan breakfast options for you to try. 3. Winter breakfast hash Showcase brussels sprouts in this flavourful winter hash. Cruciferous veg may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart-related diseases and cancer. To make it vegan, omit the eggs…

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10 autumn lunch ideas
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date: 2025-10-10T23:00:27.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Information
subject: autumn lunch ideas
subject: Autumn recipes
subject: Autumn soups
subject: easy lunch ideas
subject: healthy work lunches
description: Warm up on cooler days with one of our flavoursome seasonal lunch recipes
encoded: As the days get shorter and colder, it's time to start enjoying those cosy dishes again, so we've rounded up our favourite autumn lunch ideas to that'll see you through to the winter. Whether you need a quick lunch on the go, or you're looking to take your time at the weekend, our recipes make the most out of the best autumn produce, like pumpkins for our spicy pumpkin soup or quince in our roast parsnip, quince & caramelised onion salad. If you enjoy your lunch warm, you should also check out our top hot lunches for more lunchtime inspiration, and for the kids, see our favourite school packed lunch ideas for more speedy and healthy recipes your kids will love. 10 autumn lunch ideas 1. Creamy mushroom soup We love an autumn soup recipe and this one is perfect for a warming lunch. This light yet filling creamy mushroom soup uses porcini and wild mushrooms for a beautifully rich taste. Grab some crusty white bread and enjoy a bowlful. 2. Spicy pumpkin soup Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup, that's topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for a contrasting crunch. Have a look at some of our favourite pumpkin recipes for more autumnal ideas. 3. Roast squash with goat's cheese & puy lentils Roast butternut squash until caramelised then combine with crispy kale, soft goat's cheese and puy lentils for this hearty lunch that's impressive enough to serve to friends at the weekend. 4. Salsify crumpets Salsify, a lesser known root vegetable, is in season from October to February. Our salsify crumpets are complete with a poached egg and mustardy crème fraîche that would make for a filling weekend lunch. Have a look at our seasonal calendar to find out what other produce is perfect for this time of year. 5. Hearty pasta soup This filling soup is full of fibre and veg, plus it's low in fat, making it a great healthy autumn recipe. This hearty pasta recipe makes enough for four, so either enjoy as a warming family lunch at the weekend, or p…

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20 hot cocktail recipes to keep you warm this winter
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creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Drinks
subject: Guide
subject: Information
subject: How to
subject: Christmas cocktails
subject: Christmas drinks
subject: hot drinks
subject: winter cocktails
subject: winter drinks
description: Beat the chill with one of our favourite hot cocktail recipes – perfect for parties, serving with dinner or enjoying as an evening treat after a long day.
encoded: View Green Video on the source website When it's wet and cold outside and going out to your local pub or bar seems like a trek, try one of our hot winter cocktails to keep warm at home. If you're hosting a gathering, you can keep your guests going with something citrussy, like our spiced clementine mulled whisky, or use your slow cooker to make our slow-cooker mulled cider. For more drinks ideas that are perfect for the colder months, try some of our top winter cocktails. And for chocolate lovers, check out our top hot chocolate recipes to help satisfy your sweet tooth. Top 20 hot cocktail recipes 1. Mulled wine Our mulled wine is the perfect festive cocktail, as it can be made ahead of time before things get busy. To serve warm, heat on the hob (being careful not to let it boil) and serve in heatproof glasses. We also have a slow-cooker version that's just as delicious. 2. Hot toddy The combination of whisky, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves really packs a punch, which makes this hot toddy recipe perfect for winter. Not a whisky fan? Try our hot gin toddy for a warming alternative. 3. Slow-cooker mulled cider Get your slow cooker out and make this sweet and zesty slow-cooker mulled cider. Serve in a large heatproof bowl and let guests help themselves. We've also got a recipe for a festive mulled beer, made with golden ale, apple juice, brandy and warming spices. 4. Salted caramel & rum hot chocolate This grown-up hot choc is made with dulce de leche, a thick caramel. Our salted caramel & rum hot chocolate makes a wonderful after-dinner treat for adults. For more chocolate tipples, check out our best boozy hot chocolates for an indulgent drink. 5. Spiced clementine mulled whisky Make the most of this seasonal citrus fruit by stirring up a batch of our spiced clementine mulled whisky that's perfect for those winter nights when you've just come in from the cold. 6. Hot buttered rum Try rounding off dinner with some hot buttered rum. Sweet and gently spiced with cinna…

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Get out & about this September
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date: 2024-08-22T08:29:15.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: Information
subject: How to
description: Back to the usual routine? Schedule a foodie day out over the weekend to shake things up
encoded: It might be back-to-school time, but that doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of events happening every weekend across the country so you can enjoy the last of the late-summer weather. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stroll around a local food festival, or to be dazzled by incredible light and fireworks displays, find something that's perfect for you and your family. Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival, 7-8 September Beautiful Loch Lomond is host to two days of food, drink and family fun, from world-class street food and cooking demos, to kids’ entertainers. Where: Balloch Tickets: free lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk Dorset Seafood Festival, 7-8 September Attracting over 10,000 visitors to Weymouth each year, this event celebrates the fresh fish and shellfish from Dorset’s artisan producers. Where: Weymouth Tickets: from £15 for adults, under 16s free dorsetseafood.co.uk Icons of the Sky, 13-15 September Experience three days of breath-taking balloon launches, flying displays – including a Spitfire and Tiger Moth flyover – aerobatics, wing walkers, pyrotechnic air displays and more above Longleat Safari Park. Where: Warminster Tickets: adults £42.95, children £32.95 longleat.co.uk Abergavenny Food Festival, 21-22 September Get a ‘stroller’ ticket and wander around six market venues in the centre of town, featuring over 190 exhibitors and caterers, plus plenty of demos, talks and even children’s activities. Or, if you fancy an evening out, get tickets to the night market or the Party at the Castle event on Saturday night for live music, a dance floor and fireworks. Where: Abergavenny Tickets: from £16 abergavennyfoodfestival.com York Food Festival, 20-29 September Visit York city centre to sample top-notch street food, take part in cookery classes or enjoy live music and wine tastings throughout the weekend. Where: York Tickets: free (some individual events ticketed separately) yorkfoodfestival.com

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Top 10 most popular autumn recipes
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date: 2024-07-26T11:54:12.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Information
subject: autumn cooking
subject: autumn dinner
subject: Comfort Food
subject: Pumpkin recipes
description: Discover the seasonal recipes our users can't get enough of on goodfood.com
encoded: As the season changes and the days start getting colder, we look for warmth and comfort in the food we eat to see us through the chillier months, from the familiarity of a rich beef stew to a midweek family favourite like chicken pasta bake. We also love celebrating the best of autumn produce, like apples, leeks and pumpkins. Our most popular autumn recipes have been visited and liked thousands of times by the Good Food community. To get involved, register for a free Good Food account so you can like and save all your favourite recipes. Find more autumn inspiration in our autumn storecupboard essentials, or take a look at our round-up of autumn vegan recipes for meat-free meals. For baking recipes, see our top autumn baking recipes and autumn baking projects for kids. 1. Pork, cider & sage hotpot Combine the best bits of your favourite family hotpots for this slow-cooked pork, cider & sage hotpot. It's a great option for a large family dinner or if you're cooking for friends, everyone can dig in and help themselves. 2. Slow-cooker beef stew This family favourite slow-cooker beef stew is brilliant for busy weekdays. Put the stew on in the morning on low, or if you're working from home, you can do this at lunch time ready for a filling evening meal. Serve with soft, buttery mash and greens, if you like. 3. Pumpkin soup Food doesn't get much more autumnal than pumpkin. A warming bowl of our easy pumpkin soup makes a great dinner party starter, lunch or light dinner. For extra texture, top with croutons and toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. 4. Pumpkin pie This traditionally American dessert is getting more attention on our side of the pond and is a great way of using up your Halloween pumpkin. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this delicious pumpkin pie is a brilliant family dessert option for the weekend. 5. Best apple crumble Our best ever apple crumble recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy the taste of sweet apple topped with crispy, buttery crumb…

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Get out & about this July
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date: 2024-06-20T08:23:38.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: Information
subject: How to
description: Spend the day in the sun at an artisan food and drink event near you.
encoded: If you're looking for some events to add to your calendar to help get you in the mood for the summer holidays, have a look at our top picks from across the country. These foodie festivals are family- and purse-friendly – all the makings for a great day out. For an even more comprehensive list, check out our best food festivals guide that will keep you going until the autumn. Lymington Seafood Festival, 12-14 July, New Forest One of the UK’s leading boutique food festivals, with views across the Solent, this event is packed with the south coast’s most delicious seafood stands, craft ales, gins, a rum shack and Hattingley Valley supplying award-winning bubbles. Where: Bath Road Park Tickets: £3 (children) and £10 (adults), lymingtonseafoodfestival.co.uk Cardiff Food & Drink Festival, 5-7 July, Cardiff centre _preview" alt="Cardiff food festival with ferris wheel" classes=""]_preview" alt="Cardiff food festival with ferris wheel" classes=""]_preview" alt="Cardiff food festival with ferris wheel" classes=""] Discover artisan foodie products and a packed farmers' market, and graze around the Street Food Piazza. The bandstand will have a full programme of live music to entertain you all day. Where: Cardiff Bay Tickets: free, visitcardiff.com/food-drink Alderfest, 5-6 July, Shropshire Gather your friends and family for an activity-packed weekend. Kids can try circus workshops or the climbing wall, and you can even bring your own paddle board or kayak to enjoy some time on the lake before music from the likes of S Club and Scott Mills. Where: Alderford Lake Tickets: from £33 (children) and £69 (adults). Use code GOODFOODMAG for 15% off tickets, alderfest.com Mela Festival, 13 July, Southampton This long-standing summer highlight celebrates modern and traditional Asian culture through music, dance and family activities. The festival attracts around 30,000 visitors from across the south coast and is free to attend, making it the largest free festival in the region. Where: Hog…

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20 food experiences you need to have this summer
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date: 2024-06-04T13:04:34.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: activities for kids
subject: family activities
subject: Summer
subject: summer holiday
description: If you’re looking for new summer activities to keep the kids occupied, we’ve got you covered with 10 foodie days out and 10 recipe ideas to try at home
encoded: Make the most of the British summer with our foodie guide to great family activities you can enjoy over the next few months. Take a day trip to the seaside or learn a new skill in a cookery class. And be sure not to miss out on some staple summer events like Notting Hill Carnival and Pride parades taking place across the country. For those more chilled out days at home, we’ve curated a list of fun activities that the kids can get involved in, like throwing a pizza party. For a more grown-up affair, why not have a cocktail night in the garden and shake up some new concoctions? A six-week break from school can seem like a long time, so make sure to have a look at our guide to summer activities for kids to help keep them entertained. Next try our summer party food recipes, summer baking recipes and budget summer holiday ideas for kids. 10 summer foodie days out 1. Attend a local Pride event Pride month may officially be in June, but there are a number of Pride events taking place across the summer that you can make a day of. Brighton and Manchester Pride both take place in August and you can buy a family day pass for the Manchester event from their website. There are also plenty of local Pride events taking place across the country, so be sure to check out your local message boards and news sites for any events that might be happening near you. If you’re looking to celebrate Pride at home, take a look at our guide on how to throw a Pride party, and our favourite Pride recipes. 2. Visit the seaside There’s nothing like some fresh sea air in the summer. Make the most of the glorious British sunshine and head down to your nearest beach. For an easy family day out, pack up a lunch using recipes from our best beach food collection to save the pennies and hassle when you get there. Not near a beach? Find your nearest lido or wild swimming spot to help cool down in the summer heat. 3. Take part in Notting Hill Carnival Since its debut in 1959, Notting Hill Carnival has grown …

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Get out & about this June
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date: 2024-05-21T13:22:10.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
description: Spend the day in the sun at an artisan food and drink event near you.
encoded: As the weekends get sunnier and warmer, make the most of the countless foodie outdoor events throughout the summer, perfect for all the family. Hit up the annual staples of the food festival scene like Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park or the Good Food Summer Show as well as finding smaller events in your local area. The Foodies Festival has a number of stops across the country throughout the summer and events like Open Farm Sunday will see farms across the UK throw open their gates to the public. Foodies Festival, 7-9 June, Bath Learn to create showstopping bakes, sip on the best new tipples, or sample delicious street food at the Foodies Festival. Be sure to catch music sets from Example, Blue and Symphonic Ibiza once you’ve filled up. Where: Royal Victoria Park Tickets: from £4 (children) and £20 (adults), foodiesfestival.com/events/bath Open Farm Sunday, 9 June, across the UK Discover the story behind our food, and how farming affects our daily lives at one of hundreds of farms opening their gates across Britain this month. Find out which farms local to you are taking part and book your space at: farmsunday.org Where: across the UK Tickets: some entrance charges apply, farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm Taste of London, 12-16 June, London Taste of London will take over Regent’s Park for five days of foodie indulgence courtesy of the best restaurants in the city. Join cooking classes, enjoy tastings or dance the evening away with live DJ sets. Where: Regent’s Park Tickets: From £24, packages available, london.tastefestivals.com Good Food Show Summer, 18-21 June, Birmingham Join us for another Good Food Show packed with chefs and experts sharing their culinary skills and cooking live. Plus, shop from the hundreds of producers taking part. You'll also get access to Gardeners' World Live with your ticket. Where: NEC Tickets: from £28.50 for general admission, goodfoodshow.com/summer Pride Cymru, 22-23 June, Cardiff Celebrate Pride Month in the Welsh capital by experiencing a …

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How to waste less bread
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date: 2024-05-21T11:26:57.000Z
creator: Rachel Gunter
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Recipes
subject: Sustainability
subject: Bread
subject: how to use leftover bread
subject: intentional-climate
subject: what to do with stale bread
description: We highlight a commonly binned ingredient and share tips on how go get the most out of it.
encoded: For many of us a loaf of bread can always be found in the kitchen, but quite often those last few pieces can end up going stale, especially if you're only a one- or two-person household. We've rounded up our top tips for revitalising those hardened bits of bread to help you reduce your food waste. From croutons to ice cream, there's a wealth of ways you can use up those last bits of bread. Here at Good Food we want to continue to champion sustainability in the kitchen which is why we've asked our team for their top tips to reduce food waste. You can also find more food specific guides, just search 'food waste' in the search bar for tips on using up everyday foods like eggs and how to make the most of your vegetables. This guide was brought to you by Cook Smart, a campaign designed by Good Food experts to help you save money and reduce food waste. Dive into more Cook Smart content in our budget hub. 10 tips to waste less bread 1. Bread keeps very well, wrapped, in the freezer. Try not to store it in the fridge as this causes it to become stale. 2. Panzanella is a great option for using up leftover stale bread, especially in the summer months, or why not try our recipe for no-churn brown bread ice cream. In the colder months, try using it in bread and butter pudding. 3. If you don’t fancy making a roux, or have run out of sauce, leftover blitzed bread can be used to thicken soups or sauces. Add a little at a time to the liquid, stirring well, until you achieve the desired consistency. 4. You can revive a whole loaf of crusty bread if it has gone stale. Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Run the whole loaf under a running tap until wet, then put directly on the oven shelf and bake for 5-7 mins until crusty and soft again. Leave to cool before slicing. 5. Make a pangrattato to top pasta with. Blitz stale bread until fine, then tip into a hot pan with some olive oil. Toast for 2-3 mins until almost golden then stir in 2 grated garlic cloves, and the zest of 1 lemon. …

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