Good Food
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items: 20 ways with kidney beans
items: Autumn family dinners
items: Autumn baking projects for kids
items: 20 ways with chickpeas
items: Top 13 no-bake recipes for kids
items: 10 healthy foods that are also cheap
items: Christmas afternoon tea ideas
items: June recipes
items: Homemade Christmas drinks gifts
items: Best measuring cups

20 ways with kidney beans
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: How to
subject: Recipes
subject: Sustainability
subject: Beef mince
subject: Chicken
subject: Fibre
subject: Five a day
subject: Freezable
subject: goodhealth
subject: Healthy
subject: Kidney beans
subject: meal plan
subject: meal prep
subject: Protein
subject: Sausage
subject: Vegan
subject: Vegetarian
description: Canned kidney beans are a low-cost storecupboard staple. Discover our list of the best healthy and budget-friendly kidney bean recipes, from chilli to stews and one-pots.
encoded: Kidney beans are a staple store cupboard ingredient, most often used in a classic chilli con carne or a bean stew. With minimum effort, you could also achieve tasty meals with this ingredient in as little as 30 minutes. We have listed our best kidney bean recipes, ranging from Mexican and South American cuisine to Caribbean and Chinese, and other flavours fusions from around the world. These recipes are quick, healthy, use less home energy, use alternative methods like a slow cooker, are fuss-free, freezable and meal plan friendly, perfect for those who want to stick to a budget but want to enjoy wholesome food. As a protein source, beans and pulses are also high in fibre and iron, a great way to bulk out meals and achieve your five-a-day and a balanced meal. There's a kidney bean recipe collection for more inspiration, as well as healthy bean and bean salad collections. Learn more about the 10 best vegan protein sources and our store cupboard collection has smart recipes using cheap and healthy cupboard ingredients. 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. Can you freeze kidney beans? Yes, kidney beans can be frozen. Plenty of the recipes shared below are freezable, such as our kidney bean curry and vegan chilli. Can you reheat kidney beans? Yes, once cooked, kidney beans can be enjoyed cold or reheated. 20 delicious kidney bean recipes... 1. Kidney bean curry One of the easiest ways to use this staple ingredient is to make a quick, hearty kidney bean curry. It is cheap and uses bulk buy ingredients making it the perfect budget meal for an easy weekday dinner. Batch cook and freeze this curry ahead if that suits you, too. Find more hearty curries in our winter curry collection. 2. Bean & halloumi stew Put a can of mixed beans to use in this tomato-based bean & halloumi stew. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's brilliant for a qu…

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Autumn family dinners
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Autumn
subject: Beef
subject: Chicken
subject: Chilli
subject: Curry
subject: Dhal
subject: Dinner
subject: Lentil
subject: Mushroom
subject: Risotto
subject: Soup
subject: Squash
subject: Stew
subject: Traybake
description: Autumn doesn’t get better than comforting soups, curries and stews. Tuck into these hearty dinners, perfect for family meal times.
encoded: Looking for autumn family dinner ideas? As the leaves start to turn and there’s a chill in the air, why not treat the family to our heartiest meals this autumn? The all-important butternut squash features in our favourites, as does slow-cooked meat in rich sauces, one-pot chilli, traybakes, creamy risotto and filling soups. With work or school commitments, family dinners can be tricky to navigate, so we’ve listed flexible dinners that require varying degrees of effort. Packed full of nutrients, autumn dinners ought to be both warming and filling, made to suit individual tastes. We have collections for autumn vegetarian recipes, and vegan, too, including some delicious dairy-free desserts. Our autumn recipes are regularly updated with seasonal dishes, as well as our spiced autumn cakes and warming desserts. For beverage accompaniments to your meals, dive into our warming autumn drinks and mocktails. Get your pantry well-stocked for the season with our top autumn storecupboard essentials. Add more recipes to your rotation with our top dinners for when you don’t know what to cook. Our favourite autumn family dinners 1. Butternut squash & sage risotto A vegetarian classic, this seasonal risotto is full of comforting, autumnal flavours. It's super easy to make, and ready in under an hour – perfect for a family meal during the week. Check out more butternut squash recipes for hearty curries, soups and pies. 2. Aubergine & chickpea stew An easy, plan-ahead recipe, this aubergine & chickpea stew is a vegan classic guaranteed to satisfy. Warm up some flatbreads, sprinkle over some pine nuts and you’re good to go. Find more cold-weather-classics with our vegan stew recipes, or try our vegetable or beef stews. 3. Creamy pumpkin pasta Blend puréed pumpkin with mascarpone and parmesan to make a creamy sauce to coat rigatoni. It's the perfect autumnal family dinner for cosy weeknights. Try more pumpkin recipes. 4. Apple, cheese & potato pie What could be more cosy than a pie? Hea…

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Autumn baking projects for kids
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: apple festivals kids recipes
subject: autumn cooking
subject: Kids baking
subject: Kids cooking
subject: Lily Barclay
subject: Seasonal cooking
description: As the nights draw in, keep your little ones busy with seasonal bakes. Celebrate autumn with our blackberry cake, toffee apple cookies, pumpkin pie and more
encoded: Whether you're sheltering indoors from a downpour of rain, or making the most of the British hedgerows and orchards, we have plenty of ideas to keep you and the kids happy this autumn. From fruit cakes, toffee sauces and puddings, pumpkin recipes and sparkling Bonfire Night classics, we've got you covered for any occasion. Delve into a seasonally-spiced bounty of autumn desserts and autumn cakes. We've also collated our top autumn baking recipes and top autumn recipes, full of sweet and savoury dishes for you to explore. For family dinners, why not try out some of our autumn salad recipes or nutritious autumn vegetarian recipes? If you're having a party or get together with under-18s, try these autumn mocktails, full of non-alcoholic spiced drinks, faux fizz and mulled deliciousness. Autumn baking projects for kids Jump to section: Blackberry recipes Apple recipes Fruity cakes and bakes Pumpkin recipes Halloween recipes Bonfire Night recipes Blackberry recipes Arm yourself and the children with baskets and containers, then head into the wilderness to forage a fine blackberry feast. Be sure to avoid hedgerows next to busy roads or areas that might be within reach of dogs. For ambitious little bakers, this blackberry & orange cake brings tangy marmalade into the filling for a fun twist on the classic layer cake. When you get home, turn your treasures into something spectacular with our child-friendly recipes. Reinvent the classic sandwich cake with this fabulously fluffy blackberry Victoria sponge. It features an easy-to-follow method designed for kids to master a basic sponge, and can be adapted with different jams and fruits. Blackberry & hazelnut crumble flapjacks are a brilliant bake for young ones, and the smallest hands can get involved in making our blackberry & apple loaf cake. Use up a summer glut by making our easy blackberry jam or, if you've collected a hotchpotch of fruit, Angela's flexible jam recipe is a great way of using it up. Keep the kids busy whil…

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20 ways with chickpeas
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: How to
subject: Sustainability
subject: Beef
subject: Chicken
subject: Chickpeas
subject: Curry
subject: Fish
subject: goodhealth
subject: Indian
subject: Lamb
subject: Moroccan
subject: Salad
subject: Soup
subject: Spanish
subject: Stew
subject: Storecupboard
subject: Vegan
subject: Vegetarian
description: A can of chickpeas can be a low-cost option, making it a staple for every store cupboard. Explore a variety of tasty curries, stews, salads, tagine and more, all with chickpeas as the star ingredient.
encoded: A can of chickpeas can be such a lifesaver ingredient for quick and easy meals. Tucked away in the kitchen cupboard, chickpeas are wonderfully versatile, delicious and nutritious. High in fibre, calcium and magnesium, chickpeas make an important addition to a balanced meal. We’ve collated some of our best chickpea recipes, from curries, stews, salads and tagine to meat alternatives such as chickpea burgers, for you to explore. These dishes showcase the fabulous tastes and textures of the humble legume, all healthily balanced and budget-friendly. You can try out more chickpea recipes and healthy chickpea recipes in our collection and read some ideas on how to cook and prepare chickpeas in our useful guide. Find more recipes in our collection of kids' chickpea recipes and vegan chickpea recipes. Get more out of your storecupboard with our budget storecupboard meals and healthy storecupboard ideas, then read our guide which looks into the top reasons to eat more beans and pulses. 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. 20 flavourful chickpea recipes 1. Paneer, chickpea & spinach curry Put a can of chickpeas to delicious use in this family-friendly veggie curry starring squeaky, golden paneer. This high-fibre dish promises plenty of flavour, with mango chutney providing a fruity sweetness to offset the heat of the curry. Packed full of goodness, it's a great meal to have in the freezer for busy nights. What's more, it's ready in just 30 minutes. Try more of our quick curry recipes. 2. Curried butter-baked cod with cauliflower & chickpeas Deliver big flavours with this aromatic cod traybake, combining chunky white fish, chickpeas, cauliflower and spinach. Serve this traybake in the middle of the table with the spinach in a bowl alongside for everyone to help themselves. Try it for a flavour-packed, family-friendly dinner that al…

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Top 13 no-bake recipes for kids
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Kids
subject: no bake
description: Quick, easy and fun to make, these no-bake treats for kids feature chocolate, dried fruit, frozen bananas, cheesecake bars and more.
encoded: Getting the kids into the kitchen to help with cooking and baking is a fun and educational weekend activity. Having some simple recipes that require no oven cooking or baking equipment is also a great way to enjoy treats without the mess, fuss and time constraints. We've compiled a few of our favourite sweet snack recipes for kids to make (with some supervision from parents and guardians). You'll need to help with tasks such as melting chocolate and slicing with sharp knives, but children should be able to help with the majority of the recipes. They vary from chocolatey biscuit bars to cheesecakes and melted chocolate slabs with lots of sprinkles, allowing little ones to get creative. There are loads more kid- and family-friendly recipes in our no-bake dessert recipes collection and no-cook kids recipes, as well as general family baking content in our kids' baking recipe collection. Our top 10 no-bake recipes for kids 1. No-bake orange cheesecake This simple, zesty cheesecake is the perfect recipe to make on a weekend afternoon with the kids. They can help crush the biscuits and, with some supervision, melt the butter to pour over the crumbs to make the base. The creamy layer is a great way for kids to learn about flavour combinations, too. Try more of our gorgeously flavoured no-bake cheesecakes. 2. No-bake flapjacks If you find yourself struck by a sudden sweet tooth, look no further than our swift and delightful no-bake vegan flapjacks. Ready in a mere 15 minutes and infinitely customisable with your choice of chocolate, dried fruits, or nuts, they offer the ideal remedy for any craving. 3. Rocky road Storecupboard ingredients come to the rescue in this kid-friendly rocky road. With minimal effort, this chocolatey dessert is finished in the fridge, so it can easily be enjoyed for an afternoon tea party or prepared for a bake sale. For extra crunch and sweetness, add raisins, nuts, honeycomb pieces and popcorn, or whatever bits you have in the cupboard. We have mo…

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10 healthy foods that are also cheap
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date: 2025-02-24T15:26:59.000Z
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Healthy food guides
subject: Recipes
subject: How to
subject: budget healthy meals
subject: goodhealth
subject: Low cost
subject: low-cost recipes
subject: Nutrition
description: You don't need to spend a fortune to eat healthily. These nutritious, everyday ingredients are great on a budget – from canned fish to vegetables such as carrots and broccoli
encoded: New research shows that people want to eat healthily but feel recent rises in food prices (and other costs) are a major barrier to this. The Good Food Nation Survey saw an overwhelming number of respondents suggesting that eating healthily was still a priority, with 69 per cent considering themselves 'healthy eaters' despite financial limitations. However, 28 per cent of respondents found themselves eating less healthily due to increasing costs, putting into perspective the difficulty in finding and cooking well-rounded, nutritious meals cheaply and sustainably. To help, we've selected our favourite nutritious ingredients that work with most budgets, to make healthy eating cheaper and easier. Check out more articles from our health hub and read up on the healthiest grains, healthiest winter foods and cheap ways to get your five-a-day. 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. What are the most nutritious cheap foods? 1. Canned tuna Canned tuna is a good value and versatile ingredient. Add to pasta bakes, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. Tuna is also a great way of getting vital protein into your diet and is low in fat. Find out more in our top five health benefits of canned tuna. Try this accessible storecupboard ingredient in our recipe for tuna, caper & chilli spaghetti, check out this budget-friendly storecupboard tuna bean salad or fix up a simple dinner for the whole family with our tuna & sweetcorn fish cakes. 2. Frozen peas Frozen vegetables are incredibly convenient when it comes to boosting the nutrient content of your dinner. Peas are particularly useful: rich in fibre and plant-based protein, they'll go a long way in soups, stews, salads and tasty side dishes. We've got recipes which cost so little to make but can become family favourites. Check out our pasta with ham & minty pea pesto, pea falafels with minty c…

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Christmas afternoon tea ideas
type: item
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Afternoon tea
subject: Biscuits
subject: Cakes
subject: Christmas entertaining
subject: Coffee
subject: Cookies
subject: Hot chocolate
subject: mocktails
subject: Rocky road
subject: Sausage rolls
subject: Tea
subject: Tiffin
subject: Traybake
description: Create the best family-friendly Christmas afternoon tea with our mocktails, hot drinks, sweet and spiced bakes and moreish, festive savoury snacks.
encoded: Keep festive spirits high with a Christmas afternoon tea. It’s a great way of catching up with family and friends, giving the kids a break from schoolwork and having fun with loved ones. Most importantly, it’s a good excuse for gathering everyone to share in delicious treats and festive cheer. We’ve compiled a few ideas of what you could make for your special guests, some of which are suitable for kids to make with parental supervision. There are seasonal drinks, such as hot chocolates, coffees and classic teas; savoury sandwiches; bite-sized party food and various baked goods. To make things easier, decide on a few quick recipes to whip up alongside a main centrepiece cake or sandwich selection. You could also go with a bit of everything – traybakes and small savoury snacks are great sharing pieces, or try a mini buffet-style selection of food. For more general inspiration, check out our afternoon tea collection and vegan afternoon tea recipes. Alongside the indulgent treats below, you might want to balance out your table with some healthy Christmas snack recipes or healthy vegan snacks. We also have healthy Christmas canapés for more fun afternoon tea ideas. For more savoury snacks, try our healthy salty snacks. Our ideas for a Christmas afternoon tea Christmas drinks Festive cocktails & mocktails An afternoon tea should always include a bowl full of flavourful punch for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Our pear & rose punch is the perfect winter drink for an afternoon of fun and socialising. Packed full of ginger, cardamom, vanilla and rosewater, you’ll get hints of both warmth and freshness. Or, for a grown-up party, try our mulled orange wine and or espresso eggnog martini. Our pomegranate mojito mocktail is also very popular and can be made in batches, so it's easier to serve at a party or afternoon tea with loads of guests. For more of a classic Christmas touch, try the non-alcoholic mulled wine, which is spiced to perfection. We also have a seasonal crangria …

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June recipes
type: item
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Cabbage
subject: Chicken
subject: Dessert
subject: Dinner
subject: Drinks
subject: Fruit
subject: Goat's Cheese
subject: June
subject: Lamb
subject: Lunch
subject: Peas
subject: Salad
subject: Spring
subject: Starter
subject: Summer
subject: Tomato
subject: Vegetable
description: Delve into early summer flavours with our June recipes, including delicious meat- and fish-based dishes, plus vegetarian and vegan options and desserts.
encoded: Use our seasonal calendar to cook with the best produce at the right time of year – fresh, flavourful, and perfectly timed.

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Homemade Christmas drinks gifts
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date: 2023-11-07T15:38:12.000Z
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Recipes
subject: Christmas
subject: Drinks
subject: Gifts
subject: Gin
subject: Hot chocolate
subject: Mulled wine
subject: Non-alcoholic
subject: Punch
subject: Spices
subject: syrups
subject: Vodka
description: Add a personal touch to your Christmas gifts this year with a homemade drinks present, from warming tipples, to hot chocolate bombs and Christmas punch
encoded: We are often stuck for ideas on what to gift loved ones for Christmas, and forget what could be achieved with a bit of festive DIY. Whether it be craft gin, hot chocolate bombs, homemade bottles of mulled wine or long-life syrups, we've got you covered. Pair these drinks with edible treats, too; you can find gingerbread biscuits, caramels, truffles and other tasty gifts in our Christmas gift recipes collection. For speedy bakes and crafts, check out our quick Christmas gift recipes, which includes festive rocky roads, cookie kits, frosted nuts and chocolate barks. Find more festive tipple inspiration in our collection of Christmas cocktails and mocktails. Christmas gin Making your own gin has never been easier. Our two-step festive pink gin combines winter berry and spice flavours, and would make a great Christmas gift for a gin-lover. It will store well for a few months, so it can be made in batches, too. Our sloe gin matures and produces a strong fruity flavour. If you're after a more spice-forward warming drink, try our hot gin toddy made with citrus fruits, festive spices and juniper berries, or infuse gin with the flavours of Christmas with our gingerbread gin. Fancy something more adventurous? Our Christmas pudding gin combines all the flavours of season, including citrus, cloves, cinnamon, amaretto, vanilla, dark brown sugar and dried dates and figs. Flavoured vodka Flavoured vodka is also a very popular and versatile Christmas drink. Our chilli vodka takes 5 minutes to prepare and only requires two ingredients. Christmas pudding vodka is a big toast to the season's flavours, with a hint of brandy and amaretto, while our cranberry vodka is another seasonal sensation. Combine candy canes and vodka to make our easy candy cane vodka – serve chilled or use in a cocktail, such as our candy cane cocktail. All of these vodkas are easy to make and store, perfect for Christmas gifts. Alternatively, treat the cocktail lover in your life to a pre-mixed martini: our ging…

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Best measuring cups
type: item
date: 2023-04-13T10:30:30.000Z
creator: Safiya Benmeriem
subject: Review
description: Measuring cups make baking that little bit easier – especially when following American recipes. Read our review of the best measuring cups, from classic to budget options.
encoded: Measuring cups are a must-have for most bakers, used to measure ingredients such as oil, sugar and flour, when the amounts required exceed 50 millilitres or grams. Anyone following American recipes will be familiar with the 'cup' measurements, which is their standard unit of measurement. Having a set of cups will save you precious time and plenty of frustration trying to calculate the metric units for an American half cup of sugar or milk. Below are our favourite measuring cup sets, certain to inspire a spell in the kitchen, baking cakes, biscuits and more. Ranging in material, colour, design, functionality and price, they all provide accurate measurements and a fuss-free baking experience. Best measuring cups to buy at a glance Best overall measuring cups: Joseph Joseph nest measuring cup set, £12 Best classic measuring cups: OXO Good grips set of four, £29.62 Best measuring cups with comfortable handles: Ipow silicone handled set of five cups, £11.83 Best conveniently shaped measuring cups: KitchenCraft universal measuring set, £7.39 Best measuring cups on a budget: Tala white plastic set of seven, £5.99 Best measuring cups to buy in 2023 Joseph Joseph nest measuring cup set Latest Deals Best overall measuring cups From innovative brand Joseph Joseph, these measuring cups have metric, imperial and cup measurements, with a click-together design for easy storage. The ‘opal’ set is sleek and aesthetically pleasing and would make a great addition to anyone’s kitchen. The set isn’t too pricey and would make a nice gift for any budding chefs or bakers. Latest Deals OXO Good grips set of four cups Available from Amazon (£29.62) Best classic measuring cups With magnetic handles and thick stainless-steel bodies, these cups will add a professional touch to your kitchen. They'd make a great gift for a keen baker looking for high-quality equipment, as well as accurate measurements. Available from: Amazon (£29.62) Ipow silicone handled set of five cups Available from eBay (£11…

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