Good Food
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date: 2025-04-11T15:56:25.000Z
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items: James Martin’s ultimate Sunday lunch menu plan
items: Alternative Sunday menu ideas from James Martin
items: James Martin’s Sunday lunch starter ideas
items: The most disgusting British foods ever
items: Seven gadgets that can help you to reduce food waste
items: Romy Gill on regional Indian cuisine, plus her love of cheese on toast
items: Becky Excell on making a gluten-free Christmas that doesn't compromise on flavour
items: Michel Roux on the joys of Christmas cooking
items: Good Food Rising Stars 2024: meet the winner and runners-up
items: James Martin on championing local businesses and reflections on his career in food

James Martin’s ultimate Sunday lunch menu plan
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date: 2025-04-11T15:56:25.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: Recipes
subject: easy roast lamb
subject: Pavlova
subject: Rhubarb
subject: Roast dinner
subject: Roast lamb
subject: Sunday lunch
subject: Sunday roast
description: Celebrate seasonal ingredients with British chef and TV personality James Martin's roast meal plan and enjoy the ultimate Sunday lunch
encoded: There's nothing quite like bringing all the family together around the perfect Sunday roast, especially for special occasions. We've taken the hard work out of planning your lunch by selecting renowned British chef and TV personality James Martin's best recipes. Whether you prefer a traditional roast or something a bit lighter, want to keep side dishes easy or need something more extravagant, we've got all bases covered. We've even thought of the perfect dessert ideas to round off your meal, and a special tipple to wash it all down. Discover more of James Martin's recipes as well as our Sunday lunch recipes. Starters Smoked trout & radish remoulade tartines This fish starter is the perfect light bite to kick off your Sunday lunch. The recipe serves up to eight, so it's great if you're entertaining a crowd. Plus, it takes just 25 minutes to prepare and requires no cooking. It's a refreshing and elegant starter you'll come back to time and again. Discover more simple starter ideas to get your dinner off to a stellar start. Fresh pea & lovage soup For a vegetarian option that's packed with plenty of seasonal flavour, try this creamy green soup. Made with fresh peas in their pods (or frozen if you prefer), it combines spring onions with crème fraîche and celery-like lovage for a simple yet impressive starter. Try more spring soup recipes. Main courses Roast leg of lamb with basil & mint pesto James Martin's showstopping leg of lamb with homemade herby pesto is a sure-fire winner when it comes to feeding a crowd. The scored lamb leg is generously covered in the pesto before roasting in the oven to ensure a tender meat packed with fresh, zesty flavour. The five-star recipe require a little more effort, but it's more than worth it. If you're catering for up to eight, you could also try herb-crusted leg of lamb with red wine gravy. The breadcrumb coating is packed with fresh mint, parsley, rosemary and garlic for a flavourful roast. Or, try James's rain-or-shine leg of lamb…

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Alternative Sunday menu ideas from James Martin
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creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: James Martin
subject: Sunday lunch
description: Discover the best of James Martin's recipes for an alternative Sunday lunch, from barbecued fillet of beef to shallot tarte tatin and rhubarb crumble trifle
encoded: Planning a big Sunday lunch with family or friends? James Martin's alternative menu ideas will help you pull off a crowd-pleasing Sunday feast in style. Whether you want a sophisticated seafood starter, Italian-inspired main or knockout cheesecake, we've got plenty of ideas for a flavour-packed Sunday lunch. James Martin's recipes offer a variety of alternative starters, mains and desserts for your Sunday lunch, ranging from light smoked salmon to rich roast pork with crispy crackling. With a bit of planning, you can create a memorable menu that will wow your guests. For more easy ideas, check out our simple starter recipes, as well as the healthiest starter ideas. Make your meal a breeze with our guide to the ultimate Sunday lunch, or opt for relaxed entertaining with our round-up buffet recipes. Discover more James Martin recipes for more of the renowned's chef's highly rated ideas. Alternative starters Make the most of fresh ingredients for a majestic start to your Sunday lunch. From a zingy salad to a velvety soup, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. Find more inspiration in our starter recipe collection, including the best soups, salads and platters. 1. Chilli & lime squid salad James Martin's sensational seafood starter looks impressive yet is deceptively easy to make, so it's great for anyone who hasn't cooked with squid before. Marinating the squid overnight allows you more time on the day, taking the stress out of hosting. Sear just before serving over fresh avocado and peppery rocket. See our simple starter recipes or discover more seafood recipes. 2. Roasted butternut squash soup with goat's cheese & rosemary tarts Serve your soup with something special on the side for a sophisticated starter. The ultimate comforting combination, James Martin tops squash soup with crispy pancetta and toasted pine nuts for added texture, served with his crisp puff pastry cheese tartlets. Discover more butternut squash soup recipes. 3. Smoked salmon with capers & …

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James Martin’s Sunday lunch starter ideas
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date: 2025-04-11T15:17:06.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: Recipes
subject: James Martin
subject: Sunday lunch
description: Whet your appetite for a delicious Sunday lunch with chef James Martin's best starter recipes – from seasonal soups to delicate seafood and creamy pâtés
encoded: If you're planning a big Sunday lunch with family or friends, James Martin's delicious starter recipes will help get your roast dinner off to a delicious start. Whether you want to start your meal with some seafood, prefer a pâté or love a seasonal soup or salad, we've got plenty of ideas to get your taste buds tingling for a tasty lunch. James Martin's recipes offer a variety of delicious starter options for your Sunday lunch, ranging from a light and refreshing crayfish cocktail to rich chicken liver pâté. With a bit of planning, you can create a memorable start to your Sunday meal that will impress your guests and set the stage for a wonderful dining experience. For more easy ideas, discover our simple starter recipes and even more Sunday lunch recipes. Discover more James Martin recipes for more of the renowned's chef's highly rated ideas. Seafood starters For a light and elegant start, seafood options are always a great choice. James Martin provides several recipes that are both impressive and relatively easy to prepare. For more inspiration, discover our prawn starter recipes. Smoked salmon carpaccio This stunning seafood starter is guaranteed to impress. It features layers of smoked salmon with beetroot, orange, and tangy horseradish cream, combining together to make a sophisticated and refreshing beginning to your meal. Plus, it takes only 30 minutes to prepare! Discover more smoked salmon starters. Classic potted shrimps A classic seafood starter, James Martin's potted shrimps are best made the day before and left in the fridge overnight, making it perfect for fuss-free entertaining. Ideal for a special Sunday lunch, this starter is ready in 25 minutes. Try more shrimp recipes. Celebration fish platter with spiced cucumber salad This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive starter. It includes trout pâté, crisp-coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon for a special start to your meal. Crayfish cocktail with horseradish cream Your guests will never kn…

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The most disgusting British foods ever
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date: 2025-04-10T13:03:14.000Z
creator: Eleanor Barnett
subject: Guide
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: How to
subject: British classics
subject: British recipes
subject: Traditional British food
description: As a food historian, I’ve tried my fair share of bizarre recipes. Here’s my list of the top 10 most revolting British foods. Some have (for good reason) been lost to the ravages of time, while others are still on the menu today – albeit only for those of a very strong constitution…
encoded: British food has a bad reputation for being bland and stodgy. Some suggest that our culinary unsophistication is a remnant of our Puritan past or perhaps a leftover from the frugal wartime years. Arguably, the stereotype itself is unjust. I for one think there’s nothing better than a warming roast dinner on a chilly Sunday afternoon, a vinegary heap of fish and chips scoffed down at a windy seafront or the refreshing berry delight of an Eton Mess in summertime. Before the turn of the 20th century our food was broadly celebrated rather than mocked. However, take a look at some of these ‘delicacies’ and you might be excused for thinking that British food’s rep is actually rather generous… 1. Blancmange We’re not talking here about that pink, over-sweet gelatinous mess of school dinners past. While that packet mix is foul enough, blancmange in its original form was even weirder. Blancmange literally means ‘white food’, and in the medieval era it referred to a dish of white meat or fish, rice, almond milk, sometimes with (white) breadcrumbs, and sugar. This was actually an elite dish due to the then-fashionable mix of sweet and savoury flavours and expensive ingredients. Safe to say, it hasn’t stood the test of time. 2. Jellied eels Continuing the gelatinous theme is jellied eels, a traditional dish for London’s poor that originated in the 18th century. Eels, then abundant in the river Thames, were boiled into a stock and, since the fish are naturally gelatinous, simply allowed to cool to set them in their own jelly. 3. Fish curry ice cream Agnes Marshall was known as the ‘Queen of Ices’ in the Victorian era, publishing numerous ice cream recipe books, selling elaborately shaped ice cream moulds to go along with them and even founding a successful cookery school in London. She is credited with having first paired ice cream with a wafer, though the cone was still eaten with utensils into the 20th century. Her strawberry, banana and even cucumber ice cream recipes are ent…

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Seven gadgets that can help you to reduce food waste
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date: 2025-03-13T12:36:37.000Z
creator: Natalie Bass - reviews expert and qualified barista
subject: Budget
subject: Europe Travel
subject: Family health
subject: Global travel
subject: Guide
subject: Health conditions
subject: Healthy food guides
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: News & Trends
subject: Nutrition
subject: Premium
subject: Review
subject: Special diets
subject: Supplements
subject: Sustainability
subject: UK Travel
subject: Weight loss
subject: Wellness
subject: Travel
subject: Health
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
subject: low waste
description: Over half of food waste in the UK comes from our homes, so we're spotlighting the best gadgets and tools that could help you reduce how much you throw away
encoded: As food lovers, we struggle to see ingredients and leftovers going to waste, so we're always looking for easy solutions that help us cut back on how much we throw away. According to climate action charity WRAP, which is behind Food Waste Action Week, a staggering 10.7 million tonnes of food waste is generated in the UK every year, and while a chunk of that is produced by farms, manufacturers, restaurants and supermarkets, around 60 per cent of food waste comes from our own homes. But as we hard as we try to keep track of use-by dates, repurpose leftovers and remember those items hidden at the back of the fridge, we could all do with a helping hand – and that's where the products listed below come in. These tools have been designed with reducing food waste in mind, to help you throw away less, save money on your grocery bills, and lower your carbon footprint in the process. We've included some items that you'll be familiar with but perhaps haven't considered buying before, plus other unique gadgets that make it easier to store and repurpose your food more efficiently. For further tips and to find out how the Good Food team uses up leftovers and spare ingredients from the Test Kitchen, read our guide on how to reduce food waste. 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. Seven gadgets that can help you to reduce food waste Joseph Joseph FridgeStore™ clear rotating organiser Available from Joseph Joseph (£20), Fenwick (£20) If your fridge-freezer and cupboards are packed to the rafters with jars and bottles you don't use regularly, this clever multi-tiered turntable from Joseph Joseph will help you keep track what you have in stock. We've all made the mistake of buying a surplus of ingredients we didn't know we already had, but with this organiser, you'll have a better visibility of smaller items that are at risk of getting lost,…

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Romy Gill on regional Indian cuisine, plus her love of cheese on toast
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date: 2025-03-10T11:11:48.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: Indian cooking
description: Chef Romy Gill discusses her diverse culinary influences, moving to the UK and why cheese on toast with a cup of chai is her ultimate comfort food.
encoded: Romy Gill is no stranger to blending cultures in her cooking. The chef, food writer and presenter grew up in West Bengal to Punjabi parents before moving to the UK in her twenties. Her experiences have shaped her understanding of food and the way she cooks, bringing together the rich regional diversity of Indian cuisine with a love of British ingredients. We caught up with Romy to talk about her new book, her journey with food and why, despite all the intricate dishes she creates, she still turns to cheese on toast for comfort. Listen to the full episode of the Good Food podcast then delve into the podcast archive for more culinary adventures. Understanding the diversity of Indian cuisine Many people in the UK refer to Indian food as a singular entity, but Romy is quick to point out that it’s deeply regional. “I think if my dad didn’t go to West Bengal to work in a steel plant, I wouldn’t have that understanding of Indian food, that it’s so regional,” she explains. “Spices are the same – they never change. It’s the techniques, the method and also whatever is locally grown in that area of India.” Her latest book, Romy Gill’s India, highlights the foods from her childhood, focusing on Punjab and West Bengal. She recalls how, growing up in a Punjabi household in Bengal, she was always surrounded by different culinary influences. “The Punjabi food is very, very different to Bengali food,” she says. “Punjabis eat a lot of pulses, beans and flatbreads, while in Bengal it’s more about fish and rice. I loved fish, so I would go to my friend’s house and say, ‘My mum hasn’t fed me’, just so I could eat their food, too.” Adapting to British food and making it her own When Romy first moved to the UK in her twenties, she found the food culture quite different from what she was used to. “You leave your family, your friends, the language you speak and the food you grew up with,” she reflects. “I remember walking into a supermarket and seeing 20 or 30 different types of yogurt – I’…

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Becky Excell on making a gluten-free Christmas that doesn't compromise on flavour
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date: 2024-12-20T10:51:52.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: food podcast
subject: Gluten free
subject: Good Food Podcast
description: Gluten-free cookbook author Becky Excell shares her tips for making Christmas as easy as can be, including festive favourites and shortcuts
encoded: Becky Excell, celebrated as the queen of gluten-free baking, has carved out a niche for herself with her inventive, accessible recipes that inspire confidence in those navigating a gluten-free lifestyle. Known for her relatable approach and passion for sharing delicious alternatives, Becky recently shared insights into her festive favourites, baking secrets and what drives her creative process. Listen to the full episode of the Good Food podcast then delve into the podcast archive for more culinary adventures. Gluten-free festive baking made easy When it comes to Christmas, Becky’s love for baking shines brightest. She believes everyone deserves to enjoy festive treats, no matter their dietary needs. “I always make my mince pies,” she shares, adding that a gluten-free twist doesn’t mean compromising on flavour. Becky’s advice is to perfect a good pastry dough and experiment with traditional fillings. Becky’s enthusiasm for festive favourites extends to cookies and traybakes, which she says are great for sharing. “You can use up all sorts of ingredients from your cupboards – leftover chocolate, dried fruit, even the crumbs from gluten-free biscuits!” Her signature Christmas creations often involve making use of storecupboard essentials, transforming them into showstopping festive bakes. Overcoming challenges with gluten-free baking For Becky, one of the greatest joys of her career is debunking the myth that gluten-free baking has to be complicated or subpar. “The key is to understand your flours,” she explains. “You can’t always do a straight swap with regular flour. A mix of rice flour, tapioca starch, and a little xanthan gum works wonders.” She’s also a fan of using nut flours like almond for added flavour and texture. Becky’s trial-and-error journey has made her an expert at troubleshooting common pitfalls. Her top tip? “Always let your dough rest – it makes it much easier to handle.” This simple yet vital step can make all the difference, especially during the c…

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Michel Roux on the joys of Christmas cooking
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date: 2024-12-19T12:28:33.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: food podcast
subject: Good Food Podcast
description: The celebrated chef shares his festive favourites, including a memorable Christmas mishap, and tells us what 2025 holds for him
encoded: Michel Roux, one of Britain's most beloved chefs, is renowned not only for his culinary mastery but also for his dedication to wholesome, simple food, and his infectious enthusiasm for celebrating life around the dinner table. In a recent conversation, Michel shared his thoughts on festive traditions, personal favourites, and how he’s finding balance after decades of running his iconic restaurant. Listen to the full episode of the Good Food podcast then delve into the podcast archive for more culinary adventures. The joy of Christmas cooking For Michel Roux, Christmas is a time of tradition and togetherness. “I really enjoy a roast turkey,” he says, emphasising the importance of choosing the smallest turkey possible. His reasoning? “The meat ratio on turkeys is huge. Go for a small turkey, which means you won’t need to cook it for about four hours, and it comes out far less dry.” His advice to opt for a small bird reflects his culinary philosophy: quality over quantity. Alongside the turkey, he relishes all the trimmings – stuffing, bacon, chipolatas and perfectly crispy roast potatoes. His biggest tip? Don’t let the leftovers linger too long. “There’s a limit to how many turkey sandwiches or curries you can make and eat,” he laughs. Instead, he recommends transforming leftovers into a rich and creamy French-inspired dish, such as a blanquette de dinde. This comforting concoction involves simmering the turkey carcass to create a stock, which forms the base of a velouté enriched with cream – and, if you’re feeling indulgent, truffles. And while the main meal is a highlight, Michel also finds delight in the simpler pleasures of Christmas. A deep love for brussels sprouts shines through: whether boiled, roasted or shredded raw in a coleslaw, he insists they are versatile and delicious. For a unique twist, he recommends deep-frying sprouts and serving them with garlic mayo. “Delicious,” he beams. Culinary adventures at sea This year marked a significant shift for Michel…

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Good Food Rising Stars 2024: meet the winner and runners-up
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date: 2024-11-20T16:49:01.000Z
creator: Good Food team
subject: Interviews and Features
description: Find out the winner of our first-ever Good Food Rising Stars competition, plus learn how judges Max La Manna and Cassie Best saw eight finalists battle it out for the top spot.
encoded: In autumn 2024, we launched the very first Good Food Rising Stars competition. This nationwide talent search saw us go on the hunt for undiscovered food content creators. Our criteria was simple – we were looking for people with a big passion for cooking and appearing in front of the camera. The prize? A money-can’t-buy opportunity to use the trusted Good Food brand as a springboard into a career in food. The winner would not only get the opportunity to partner with Good Food, meet and work with the team, and have their content published by us across our channels, they’d also receive all the tools they need to become a top-level creator at home, including camera kit and kitchen equipment. To enter, we asked applicants for a recipe that means to most to them, along with a one-minute video to demonstrate how it’s made and explain the story behind the dish. After shortlisting a strong list of candidates, we invited eight finalists to Sauce at The Langham in London to compete in the deciding cook-off. During the October final, the judges – Good Food’s Cassie Best and chef Max La Manna – critiqued a vegan midweek meal cooked on the clock to decide on a final five ahead of picking the ultimate winner. Now, we can reveal who came out on top in the 2024 Good Food Rising Stars Awards, plus introduce the four other finalists. Follow the winner’s journey in our Good Food Rising Stars YouTube series. Meet the winner: Georgia Hughes Meet the first ever Good Food Rising Star winner – Georgia Hughes. Georgia particularly impressed the judges with her creative use of a basic vegetable in her standout final dish – curried butter beans served with onions, three ways. Her presented plate was practically licked clean. Her entry recipe – crispy pork massaman ramen – also had major appeal to the shortlisting panel, who praised its inventive flavours, comforting cookability and picture-perfect finish. During the competition, she demonstrated a passion for accessible, flavourful cooking, p…

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James Martin on championing local businesses and reflections on his career in food
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date: 2024-11-15T11:50:09.000Z
creator: Emily Marten
subject: Interviews and Features
subject: food podcasts
subject: Good Food Podcast
subject: James Martin
description: Celebrated chef James Martin reflects on where his love of food came from, creating a platform for small businesses, and his personal challenges
encoded: James Martin joined host Samuel Goldsmith on the Good Food podcast to look at his journey from washing pots to running kitchens, and the unique quirks that have defined his career and life. Here are some highlights from his reflections on his childhood, his love for cooking and the big influences that continue to shape his life. Listen to the full episode then delve into the Good Food podcast archive for more culinary adventures. Growing up on a Yorkshire farm James’s culinary journey began at an early age, with a start far from the glitz and glamour of TV studios. Growing up in Yorkshire, he began helping his father, who managed the catering at Castle Howard. "We were pig farmers by trade," James recalls. "I was pot washing at eight years old – that’s where I fell in love with the kitchen." He describes washing dishes as "the way you work your way up" in the kitchen world. Even today, James has deep respect for those working behind the scenes: “The first thing I do when I come off stage is give the food to the pot washers.” Early experience in the industry helped him gain an appreciation for the hard work involved in food production. His respect for farmers and suppliers is something he speaks about passionately. Referring to the struggles farmers face, James says, “A farmer near me is milking cattle twice a day... he’s throwing two and a half thousand litres of milk down the drain because supermarkets won’t pay more for it.” His experiences on the farm and at Castle Howard have left him with a deep-rooted understanding of the complexities of food production, one that influences his approach in the kitchen and his commitment to supporting local producers. Building Saturday morning TV James’s work on his show, James Martin's Saturday Morning, has been transformative not only for his viewers but also for countless small producers and chefs. During the pandemic, he realised the impact he could make by promoting local businesses. A friend, who was struggling to sell mu…

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