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items: 20 slow cooker Christmas ideas
items: Rick Stein unwraps Christmas: traditions, turbot and the secrets to a perfect festive feast
items: The Batch Lady on getting ahead for Christmas, her new TV show and batching for life
items: Why wild venison should be on your festive table
items: Skye McAlpine's Christmas: Venetian magic, festive feasts and the fun of imperfect gatherings
items: What is the Human Being diet?
items: Best non-stick frying pans, tested by experts
items: The most popular recipes of 2025 - 15 dishes you couldn't get enough of
items: How to travel sustainably
items: Best kids' afternoon tea in London

20 slow cooker Christmas ideas
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas turkey
subject: how to use a slow cooker
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Slow cooked
subject: Slow cooker
subject: slow cookers
description: Looking for slow cooker Christmas inspiration? Check out our easy festive feasts to make December entertaining an absolute breeze
encoded: We know you love slow cooker recipes, and that Christmas is one of the busiest times of year, so we put two and two together to bring you a selection of hassle-free feasts for December. To the uninitiated, slow cookers allow you to bung ingredients into a pot, plug it into the wall and let the gadget slowly make light work of cooking. Slow cookers are energy efficient, space-saving and often require minimum prep, so if don't already have one, you know what to add to your Christmas wishlist this year... See our easiest ever Christmas dinner for a hassle-free menu, as well as our complete collection of Christmas recipes, festive main course recipes and Christmas sides. For more comforting winter recipes see our winter one-pots, winter comfort food and slow cooker desserts. Make sure you've got the best kitchen kit for the job with our review of the best slow cookers. 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. Christmas recipes you can make in a slow cooker 1. Christmas turkey If you’re catering for a smaller crowd this Christmas, you can actually cook your bird in a slow cooker, freeing up crucial oven space. Our recipe uses turkey breasts bound into a parcel with string. The meaty bundle is then poached in a wine, bay and porcini liquor, which is used to make a turkey gravy to serve. You need to brown the meat first, so a slow cooker with a pot you can use on the hob would be handy here, but not essential. See our slow cooker dinner party recipes for more inspiration. 2. Slow cooker Christmas cake Why not make this year's Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You'll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a cake rich in plump dried fruit and cherries. It will keep for up to two months in a sealed cake tin. Try our air fryer Christmas cake or check out more Christmas cake recipes. 3. Christmas ham Pre-boiling a gammon uses up hob s…

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Rick Stein unwraps Christmas: traditions, turbot and the secrets to a perfect festive feast
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subject: Guide
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subject: Good Food Podcast
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description: Rick Stein reveals his favourite Christmas rituals, from German candles to Cornish pubs, plus his top gravy tips and why he loves a cold British December
encoded: Christmas with Rick Stein is firmly rooted in tradition. He shares the family rituals that shaped his Cotswolds childhood, talks about the ideas behind his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rick-Steins-Christmas-Recipes-Memories/dp/1785949403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NYNP08M82SF1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ta7os_rvym8yHbcYZHTgs2ny-xTsxMm13oKVpocFKtvZYMEWLIIEL295OCsblBiz4NKRU44yJ1RcRxwBZafguSkFkioUQvcy15cEtzkG1qj3Ls6NLXz0i8cpuO2uyeRTFAVxzQwNpIQb10PI34mFb7HqQvzEF0meWdlXDzN_xIYlvpB3dm4Y0CmTjSXhdgLjGZvb_2snX35xwAYclvLk9Fa4u71FuYs2rbI5uFFtRqs.9e0hchDTkMsqWa0KSGAJGd_q3Jq0SF4f8ha3AnAxLOc&dib_tag=se&keywords=rick+stein%27s+christmas&qid=1765797009&s=books&sprefix=rick+stein%27s+christmas%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-989471" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Rick Stein’s Christmas, and gives a glimpse of his own festive table with roast goose, Christmas Eve fish and his tips for perfect gravy. Listen to Rick Stein's full podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups, in our podcast hub. The Christmas tree reveal Rick Stein’s Christmases are shaped by memory and ritual. Growing up in the Cotswolds, he experienced early festive seasons with British and German influences. He recalls the smell of Christmas more than anything else, with candles and a smoky wood fire filling the house. Real candles flickered on the tree and a yule log burned in the hearth. The tree was always a moment of anticipation. Stein and his youngest sister weren’t allowed to see it decorated until the candles were lit. They were kept upstairs, then brought into the hall on Christmas morning for the reveal. For him, it’s these sensory details, the candlelight and the scent of woodsmoke that capture the festive spirit. Fish on Christmas Eve, Goose on the day Many associate Rick Stein with seafood, but his Christmas table brings together both land and sea. “We always cook turbot on Christmas Eve,” he says, recalling…

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The Batch Lady on getting ahead for Christmas, her new TV show and batching for life
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creator: Samuel Goldsmith
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Podcast
description: Batch-cooking expert Suzanne Mulholland joins Sam to chat about her approach to getting ahead with Christmas prep and her new TV show.
encoded: The Good Food Podcast In this festive episode, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady. Known for transforming family cooking with her batch-cooking techniques, Suzanne shares insights from her new Channel 4 show, Batch from Scratch: The Batch Lady Saves Christmas. Suzanne discusses her methods for preparing Christmas meals in advance to save time and reduce stress, offering tips and tricks for efficient kitchen management during the holidays. Whether it's utilising make-ahead dishes or cleverly managing oven space, Suzanne's practical approach can help you have a joyful and relaxed Christmas celebration. View oEmbed on the source website Listen to more podcast episodes, including our Cook Smart podcast and Tom Kerridge podcast.

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Why wild venison should be on your festive table
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creator: Tony Naylor
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Sustainability
description: Wild venison is increasingly accessible and sustainable, offering rich flavour and a nature-friendly choice for festive cooking
encoded: In recent decades, the number of UK deer has, to quote Forestry England in 2022, “skyrocketed”. With an absence of predators or sufficient culling, deer numbers may have more than tripled since the 1970s – and wild herds roaming freely across the countryside, eating through farm crops, vegetation and saplings, are doing traumatic damage to Britain’s biodiversity. Consequently, national agencies, land managers and private businesses are now encouraging Britain to eat more wild venison. There’s broad agreement that we must cull greater numbers of deer (particularly free-roaming herds), and to make that financially sustainable for stalkers who cull professionally, increasing consumer demand is vital. Wild venison has long been common in gourmet restaurants, especially at Christmas. Arguably, it’s still perceived as meat for the elite, but it’s now making inroads in wider society. It’s becoming easier to buy wild venison, not just from specialist game suppliers and butchers, but in wider food retail (where farmed venison has long been the standard product). New bodies, such as British Quality Wild Venison, are working to expand understanding of what is a marginal meat compared to big sellers such as chicken or pork – but one racking up some impressive wins. Last November, Imperial College London replaced beef on its menus with venison or plant-based alternatives. Using venison from Forestry England lands, 15 NHS trusts now regularly serve venison as part of patient meals and in cafeterias. Since 2023, The Country Food Trust has distributed more than two million free wild venison meals to organisations helping fight food poverty. The sustainability case for eating UK wild venison over intensively farmed meats could not be stronger. It is categorised as a low-intensity food, reared without any need for concentrated feed, medication or built farm infrastructure. Venison’s carbon footprint comes mainly from its methane emissions, which will be reduced by cutting deer number…

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Skye McAlpine's Christmas: Venetian magic, festive feasts and the fun of imperfect gatherings
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subject: Guide
subject: How to
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subject: Good Food Podcast
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description: Skye McAlpine shares why Christmas is a season not just a day, with tips for calm hosting, tasty leftovers and the joy of food as a love language
encoded: It is a crisp November afternoon and Skye McAlpine is already thinking about Christmas cakes – not just one, but as many as thirty, all soaked in brandy and destined for friends and family. “The moment I get the dried fruits out with the brandy and start soaking them, that’s when I’m kicking off into the season,” she says, eyes bright with anticipation. For McAlpine, author of A Table in Venice and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Full-Love-Celebrate-Everything/dp/1526657368/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12BOLDDWOOF1P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D9Yk1l9yH75NqMES7YO3oBBrWbenrjmOZOSKTubUZrEefMng7QpNC2uKxnQy-6qN.TsDMBcXvob43fNct3lYlyzGxHcigQTrHhcfwS3lQmfQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Table+Full+of+Love&qid=1765542812&s=books&sprefix=a+table+full+of+love%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-989136" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">A Table Full of Love, Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a mood, a run of shared rituals and, above all, a celebration of connection. Listen to Skye Alpine's full podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups in our podcast hub. The magic of a Venetian Christmas McAlpine’s Christmas is a story shaped by two worlds. Raised in Venice from the age of six, she now divides her time between Italy and England, creating a festive season rich with blended traditions. “We usually spend Christmas in Venice,” she says. “We’ll have lots of celebrations in London with friends in the build-up, then just before Christmas, we go out and have Christmas with my mum.” Venice, she insists, is at its most magical in winter: “At Christmas it’s lovely and empty. It’s magic, the tourists are gone and it feels like the city belongs to you.” Christmas Eve in the McAlpine household nods to Italian custom, with seafood or truffle pasta, followed by midnight mass. “On Christmas Day, my mother always cooks a full English, and turkey with all the trimmings,” she laughs. “It’s a hybrid Ch…

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What is the Human Being diet?
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date: 2025-12-12T12:51:14.000Z
creator: Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Special diets
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
description: Find out if the Human Being diet actually works for weight loss, the rules to follow and what you can eat during each phase
encoded: Hailed as a transformative way of feasting and fasting, the Human Being Diet joins the list of programmes claiming weight loss and wellness. But how different is this diet and could it be the answer to your weight-loss and energy goals? In the UK, about 45% of adults are trying to lose weight, and if you’re a woman, you’re more likely to be one of them. No surprise then that when a new diet hits our social media feeds, most of us are all over it! Enter the Human Being Diet (HBD), created by nutritionist and author Petronella Ravenshear. The diet is supported by a book of the same name and an accompanying cook book. It has a loyal community of Instagram followers who regularly post their personal results, practical tips and favourite recipes. Read more about popular diets such as the 5:2 diet, the keto diet and the Mediterranean diet. What is the Human Being diet? The HBD includes three meals a day using minimally processed, nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Based on the principles of a Mediterranean diet, it involves eating plenty of vegetables and high-quality proteins, although less fruit and grains. Unlike certain other diets, the HBD avoids the use of meal-replacement products, such as shakes or bars. The diet advocates health first, allowing weight loss to come as a side effect. It does this by focusing on blood sugar and insulin levels. Doing so helps to balance hormones, reduce inflammation and eventually may lead to weight loss. The HBD also claims to teach you which foods suit you best, given your unique biology, and aims to reset your relationship with food, including how and when you eat. How does the HBD work? The diet claims to help transition you into a healthier way of eating by re-establishing your body’s natural balance, cutting out ultra-processed foods and focusing on nourishing 'real' foods. There are 10 rules and four phases, which take place over three months. Each phase sets out what you should eat and drink as well as the reco…

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Best non-stick frying pans, tested by experts
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date: 2025-12-12T12:11:18.000Z
creator: Anna Lawson - Food & reviews writer
subject: Review
subject: best frying pan
subject: best non stick frying pan
subject: Fry
subject: Frying-pan
subject: kit
subject: Lydia Anderson
subject: non-stick frying pans
subject: pan
subject: pan set
subject: pans
subject: shallow fry
description: A hard-wearing, non-stick frying pan is a kitchen must-have. We tested a wide range of pans at a variety of different price points to find the best option for every type of cook
encoded: A must-have in any kitchen, the best non-stick frying pans will elevate your cooking with precision and ease. Their versatility makes them indispensable, whether you're crafting delicate, lacy easy crêpes, searing a golden fillet of sea bass for this white fish with sesame noodles recipe, caramelising a rib-eye steak to perfection, rendering duck fat for our seared duck with ginger mash. With the right frying pan, these tasks – and many more – will become second nature. When choosing a frying pan, consider one that suits all hob types, including induction, or that at the very least matches the hob in your home. If your cooking repertoire includes dishes that require finishing in the oven, opt for a pan that’s oven-safe at high temperatures. Non-stick coatings should be durable, eco-friendly and free from harmful chemicals – ensuring both performance and sustainability. While non-stick frying pans are a popular choice for their ease of use, we’ve also included uncoated stainless steel options in this list. When used correctly, stainless steel can deliver an excellent natural non-stick surface while offering unbeatable durability and performance for browning and searing. Our rigorous testing covered temperature control, ergonomic handle design, and eco-credentials. We prepared American pancakes, omelettes, and even tested dry ingredient movement to assess pan shape and balance. Read on to discover our top picks for the best frying pans, as rated by our reviews team. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best frying pan deals Hoping to find a discount on one of the frying pans in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the biggest savings – these are the best we've found so far: Good Food in partnership with Tower frying pans: Good Food non-stick frying pan | £42.99 £30.09 at Tower (save £12.90 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30) Good Food TriPly frying pan | £52.99 £37.09 at Tower (save £15.90 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30) Good Food stainless steel frying pa…

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The most popular recipes of 2025 - 15 dishes you couldn't get enough of
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date: 2025-12-12T11:55:04.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: News & Trends
description: From burnt cheesecake to protein pancakes and marry me chicken, these are the recipes which made it into Good Food's top risers of 2025
encoded: Each year, we see certain recipes rise to the top, capturing the hearts (and taste buds) of thousands. These are the recipes that get saved, shared and rated five stars by readers who return to them week after week. From quick midweek dinners to indulgent bakes, these dishes have become staples in households up and down the country. It’s clear that the nation’s appetite for delicious, reliable recipes shows no sign of waning. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started, there’s always room in your recipe repertoire for more inspiration. We know how important it is to have a collection of dishes you can turn to time and again — those crowd-pleasers that never let you down, as well as new discoveries that bring a spark of excitement to your everyday meals. Alongside this year’s trending favourites, there’s a core collection of recipes that rarely leave the top of the charts. These are the recipes that have stood the test of time, with thousands of five-star ratings and a place in the nation’s heart. Every Sunday, for example, we see huge spikes as the nation whips up Yorkshire puds. These classics rarely budge from the nation’s favourites: Easy pancakes: the ultimate weekend treat, perfect with lemon and sugar or your favourite toppings. Banana bread: the bake that kept us all going – ideal for using up overripe bananas. Best Yorkshire puddings: no roast is complete without them – puffed-up, golden and gloriously crisp. Chilli con carne: a warming, versatile dish that’s brilliant for batch-cooking and sharing. Best spaghetti bolognese: a reliable family favourite that makes brilliant use of storecupboard staples Best ever chocolate brownies: fudgy, chocolatey and completely irresistible. Chocolate chunk cookies: soft in the middle, crisp at the edges – perfect with your afternoon tea. Ultimate spaghetti carbonara: creamy, silky pasta with pancetta and parmesan. Cottage pie: comfort food at its finest, topped with fluffy mash. Classic Victoria sandwich …

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How to travel sustainably
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date: 2025-12-12T10:47:22.000Z
creator: Lulu Grimes
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Sustainability
subject: Travel
description: Discover how to plan greener holidays in 2026, from off-algorithm escapes to low-carbon travel and food-focused adventures that support local communities
encoded: 10 greener holiday planning tips 1. Off-algorithm places Over-tourism and fighting through crowds doesn’t deliver a restful holiday, nor does queuing to see an Instagrammable view. Travellers are opting to skip the obvious and find more real, sustainable experiences elsewhere. Travel company Intrepid publishes a ‘not hot’ list, which suggests places that are both less visited and tourism-ready. Popular destinations are leaning into off-season visits, such as Scandinavia in February (take thermals), promoting sustainable development and helping local communities gain a better quality of life. Sometimes all you need to do is move one or two roads away from the madness to a different neighbourhood, or opt to stay in a nearby town, area or city – for example, Le Marché instead of Tuscany. The same goes for picking where to eat. Social media is full of must-visit lists, but give yourself time to explore, ask locals for advice, and follow your nose to cafes, street-food vendors and restaurants. If something smells good, it probably tastes even better. 2. Sustainability No longer a niche interest, travel that has a positive impact – or at least minimises negative impact – is what travellers increasingly want, along with all the personal benefits that travel brings. According to Booking.com, 93% of travellers say they want to make more sustainable travel choices, and 53% are aware of the impact tourism has on the environment and local communities. Mintel reports that 71% of UK holidaymakers are interested in seeing information about the sustainability of a holiday before they make a booking. In 2025, growing concerns around overtourism have made headlines, prompting more people to consider where and when they travel. Tourist taxes that support local infrastructure – many of which have existed for years – are now being joined by small environmental levies, such as Hawaii’s Green Fee. Travellers increasingly recognise the importance of protecting the places they love. After a…

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Best kids' afternoon tea in London
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date: 2025-12-12T09:53:50.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
description: Time for tea? If you want to treat the kids, read on for our picks of the best afternoon tea for kids in London, with teas inspired by sweets, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more
encoded: Time for tea? Taking kids to afternoon tea is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the school holidays or for a special occasion or birthday. Many of the iconic London afternoon tea venues, such as The Ritz or The Savoy, will do separate afternoon tea menus suitable for children. But there are some special venues that go even further, with magical afternoon teas that will appeal to kids and adults alike, for a truly memorable experience. Whether inspired by favourite children's stories, recreating nostalgic sweetshop treats or offering cakes and pastries inspired by museums, there's an afternoon tea to appeal to all. The menus and whole experience are fun and delicious and sure to have the kids talking for a long time afterwards. Read on for our picks of the best afternoon tea for kids in London. For more afternoon tea inspiration, check out our full guide to the best afternoon teas in London for even more suggestions, including reviews of famous afternoon tea hotspots such as Fortnum & Mason and restaurants in The Shard. We've also reviewed the best themed afternoon teas in London, with menus centred around art, cheese, London landmarks and more... For more London restaurant inspiration, check out our guides to the best pasta restaurants in London, best food markets in London or the best burgers in London. Best kids' afternoon tea in London at a glance Best all-rounder kids' afternoon tea: The Hansom at St Pancras London, £59 for adults, £35 for children Best London-themed tea: The Dilly, £49 for adults, £39 for children Best for presentation: Peter Pan afternoon tea at Aqua Shard, from £70pp for adults, £55pp for under 12s Best for luxury surroundings: Palm Court at The Langham, from £85 for adults, £50 for children Best for a post-museum treat: Science afternoon tea at The Ampersand Hotel, from £59.50 for adults, £39.50 for children Best for storytelling: One Aldwych Charlie & the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea, from £95pp for adults, £65 for under 12s Best …

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