Good Food
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items: Wondering what to cook this Easter weekend? Try these 10 recipes our readers swear by
items: Experts have discovered the best time to drink coffee - and the healthiest way to do it
items: 30 kids' dinner ideas
items: Edd Kimber on the world of chocolate
items: 15 April dinners to refresh your recipe repertoire
items: How to cook cabbage: sauteeing, frying, boiling and more
items: Paul Hollywood’s top 7 baking tips for perfect hot cross buns every time
items: 30 best Easter dinner ideas
items: 8 top chefs share the waste-of-money ingredients you should never buy
items: How to use wild garlic

Wondering what to cook this Easter weekend? Try these 10 recipes our readers swear by
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date: 2026-04-02T13:30:03.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: News & Trends
description: Discover our 10 most-loved Easter recipes to make this weekend, from sweet hot cross buns to savoury lamb centrepieces
encoded: Still not sure what to cook for Easter this weekend? We've got you covered. From hearty mains to seasonal treats, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most popular Easter recipes loved by our Good Food audience for their traditional charm and festive appeal. Each of the recipes below have been visited thousands of times, with hundreds of star ratings and comments from the community. Don’t forget to register for a My Good Food account so you can save your favourite recipes to make at a later date – you can organise them into your own collections for easy access. For a memorable Easter Sunday lunch, discover our comprehensive guide to putting together the perfect plate. We’ve also rounded up our best vegetarian Easter ideas, ensuring your meat-free guests can fully enjoy the celebrations. Or try our vegan Easter ideas for your plant-based friends and family. Curious about why lamb is such a popular choice at Easter? Find out more about Easter food traditions. And, to keep little ones entertained, our top Easter crafts and fun Easter baking for kids will provide hours of creative fun. 10. Roast lamb studded with rosemary & garlic A classic Easter lunch centrepiece, roast lamb embodies the spirit of new life and the joys of spring. Traditionally paired with mint sauce, roasted vegetables and seasonal sides like tender asparagus or sweet peas, it’s a dish that celebrates the season’s bounty. Our roast lamb, studded with fragrant rosemary and garlic, makes the perfect centrepiece for your Easter feast. With fewer than 10 ingredients, it’s a beautifully simple yet flavour-packed dish. For even deeper flavour, try studding the lamb the night before – this allows the herbs time to infuse the meat overnight, ensuring every bite is succulent and aromatic. Discover more Easter lamb recipes. 9. Easter simnel cake Fruitcake is often synonymous with Christmas, but its springtime counterpart, the simnel cake, is steeped in tradition. Lighter and sweeter, our classic simnel cake is topped wit…

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Experts have discovered the best time to drink coffee - and the healthiest way to do it
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date: 2026-04-02T10:26:05.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Nutrition
subject: How to
subject: Caffeine
subject: Coffee
subject: goodhealth
subject: how much caffeine
description: Is your morning coffee causing an afternoon caffeine crash? We investigate the best time to drink it, plus the healthiest types of coffee available – including the ones to avoid.
encoded: Coffee is a daily ritual for millions – in the UK alone, we consume approximately 98 million cups of coffee per day, while 16% of us visit coffee shops on a daily basis. But when is the ideal time to enjoy your caffeine boost? And how can you make it as healthy as possible? We asked a range of experts to explain the science, the practicalities and the healthiest approaches to consuming caffeine. What’s the best time of day to drink coffee? Many of us reach for our morning coffee almost as soon as we wake, but experts suggest holding off a little longer – until mid-to-late morning – for the most effective and healthiest energy boost. This is because your body’s natural cortisol levels are highest shortly after waking, meaning you’re already getting a natural alertness boost. Adding caffeine at this point can lead to overstimulation and jitteriness. Celeste Wong, coffee expert and barista, also advises giving yourself time to wake up before reaching for your first cup. She suggests waiting 30 to 90 minutes after waking, allowing hormones like cortisol and adenosine to regulate naturally and helping prevent an afternoon caffeine crash. Additionally, research from the University of Bath highlights that drinking coffee after breakfast, rather than before, is better for metabolic control and blood sugar stability. A protein-rich breakfast followed by coffee is considered an optimal routine for both energy and health. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2026/03/GettyImages-2148986071-fc0cf88.jpg" width="7822" height="5215" alt="Close-up of a kitchen scene - A man pours a hot cup of coffee from a french press coffee maker. The mug is surrounded by egg cups containing hard boiled eggs. Sun shines through the window creating shadows on the kitchen counter. The steam is backlit." title="When is the best time of day for your caffeine boost – and the healthiest way to get it" /> How long do the effects of caffeine last? Caffeine is absorbed rapi…

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30 kids' dinner ideas
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date: 2026-04-01T15:38:10.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Family
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Dinner
subject: Easy
subject: Easy dinner
subject: Kids
subject: Midweek
subject: Weeknight
description: Discover plenty of weeknight inspiration with our easy dinner ideas for kids, from chicken nuggets to simple traybakes
encoded: Looking for family-friendly dinner ideas? We’ve rounded up the best kids' dinners ideas that adults will also love, perfect for quick and budget-friendly weeknight meals. Picky eaters will love our classic dishes like chicken nuggets, mac and cheese and fish fingers. Or try introducing new flavours and textures with our easy curries, stir-fries and stews. Pack in their 5-a-day with our colourful, easy dinners, and for veg-dodgers, we've got some clever hidden veg meals. Meet Cassie Cassie Best is our Head of food and mum to Florence, nine, and Rupert, seven. Read on her advice on feeding fussy eaters with ease or check out more of Cassie's recipes. See our easy 7-day family meal plan to organise your dinners for the whole week, or get kids involved in the kitchen with our kids’ cooking recipes. Plus, let the little ones get stuck into our healthy snacks for kids and kids’ lunchbox recipes for portable packed treats. Add more recipes to your rotation with our easy weeknight family dinners and top dinners for when you don’t know what to cook. Tips from Cassie One of the best ways to encourage children to try new foods is to get them involved in cooking. Touching, smelling, and preparing food helps demystify new ingredients and makes them more willing to give them a try. Model positive eating habits and a willingness to try new foods yourself. Take the pressure off and aim to make mealtimes fun and relaxed. Whenever I introduce a new food to my kids, I make sure there’s also a familiar favourite on their plate. This helps reduce pressure and makes trying something new feel less daunting. New foods often take multiple exposures before they’re accepted, so don’t give up. My son recently polished off a plate of sweet potato fries after years of insisting he didn’t like them – sometimes it just takes a bit of persistence! Top kids’ dinner ideas 1. Chicken enchiladas Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be …

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Edd Kimber on the world of chocolate
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date: 2026-04-01T08:52:51.000Z
creator: Samuel Goldsmith
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: food podcast
subject: Good Food Podcast
subject: Podcast
description: The very first Bake Off winner and author Edd Kimber dives into everything chocolate – from the history to ethics, economics and the perfect choc chip cookie
encoded: The Good Food podcast Baker and author Edd Kimber — the first-ever winner of The Great British Bake Off — joins us to talk about his latest book Chocolate Baking, which puts one of our favourite ingredients centre stage. Edd shares the fascinating history of chocolate, from Mayan drinking rituals to modern bean-to-bar innovation, and explains why chocolate doesn't always have to be the dominant flavour in a recipe. We also dig into the ethics and economics of chocolate pricing, Edd's obsession with tonka beans, his mum's apple crumble (and why the jammy middle layer is the best bit), and what makes a truly perfect chocolate chip cookie. Plus, Edd opens up about navigating life after reality TV, the challenges of being defined by a single moment, and the Nigella announcement. View oEmbed on the source website Bonus episode Listen to the bonus cook-along episode. View oEmbed on the source website Listen to more podcast episodes, including our Cook Smart podcast and Tom Kerridge podcast.

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15 April dinners to refresh your recipe repertoire
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date: 2026-03-31T14:48:58.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Guide
subject: News & Trends
subject: How to
subject: April
subject: Dinner recipes
subject: Spring
subject: spring dinner
description: Celebrate the best of spring with these vibrant April dinners, offering inspiration for every day of the week. These dishes showcase spring’s bounty – think asparagus, radishes, new potatoes and more
encoded: April is here, and it's time to shake up your dinner routine with a new host of recipes. These easy dishes make brilliant use of seasonal spring produce and come packed with fresh flavours, from crunchy radishes to peppery watercress and delicate asparagus. Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or an impressive centrepiece for a weekend gathering, these 15 dinner ideas will brighten up your repertoire. Discover more seasonal recipe ideas in our comprehensive collection of April recipes. We also have the very best spring dinner ideas, spring pasta recipes and spring salad recipes. 1. Crispy fried chicken bowl with spring onion & ginger oil Spring onions and ginger bring an aromatic lift to this crispy fried chicken bowl. It’s a fun, fresh-tasting dinner that takes about an hour to make and is best served with sticky rice and seasonal spring greens. The spring onion oil is an addictive condiment that adds extra depth and zing. See more spring greens recipes. 2. Lemon & dill rainbow trout with pickled potato salad & radish slaw Rainbow trout is the star here, roasted with lemon and dill and served with a herby potato salad and crunchy radish slaw. It's ready in just under an hour and makes a lovely alternative to a traditional roast. The radishes and new potatoes add a true taste of spring. Check out more trout recipes. 3. Sausage traybake This traybake is packed with artichokes, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes and spring onions, tossed with sausages and finished with a swirl of pesto. It’s a healthy, high-fibre meal that’s ready in under an hour, perfect for busy evenings when you want something hearty but simple. The seasonal vegetables bring colour and freshness to the table. Discover more traybake recipes. 4. Spring onion & ginger crispy chicken rice pot Inspired by Hainanese chicken rice, this one-pot dish features spring onions and ginger for a fragrant, comforting meal. With chicken thighs, basmati rice and a finishing drizzle of chilli oil, it’s a low-calorie o…

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How to cook cabbage: sauteeing, frying, boiling and more
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creator: Helena Busiakiewicz
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Brassicas
subject: Cabbages
subject: How to cook
subject: Leaves
subject: Miriam Nice
subject: Salad
description: Read our tips and ideas for cooking with all varieties of cabbage. We have details on cooking methods such as sautéing, frying, braising and more
encoded: Cabbage is available in many different varieties, and are part of a bigger family known as brassicas that extends to cauliflower and kale. Easily available varieties are red, savoy, hispi (also known as sweetheart), white and Chinese leaf. Not sure which variety to choose? See our guide to 15 types of cabbage to match the right cabbage to your recipe. Meet Helena I am half Polish, so I have a genetic pre-disposition to find cabbage delightful (don’t quote me on the science of that, but I feel it to be true in my soul). I love cabbage in all forms, so here’s a handy guide to help you tell you Savoy from your Chinese leaf, and all the best ways to prepare them. Check out Helena's recipes. Helena's beginners’ tip for cooking with cabbage My handy hack for shredding cabbage very finely is to use a sharp peeler instead of a knife. Cut the cabbage into manageable quarters then use the peeler down the cabbage to shred into fine ribbons. It is now perfect for squeezing over some lime juice, salt and a pinch of sugar for a quick pickle. Cook with confidence Download the Good Food app to get full access to exclusive videos, plus handy tools like cook mode, timers and stay awake settings. Get 3 months for 99p What are the main types of cabbage? Red cabbage has firm, tightly packed and shiny purple leaves. I like it best pickled or in salads, but it can be braised, too. White cabbage has a similar texture to red cabbage but has very pale leaves and a sweeter flavour. I like this stir-fried with a drizzle of sesame oil and plenty of garlic. Savoy cabbage has leaves which are crinkled and wavy, and get lighter towards the middle. It works well in many number of dishes. Spring cabbage has softer leaves that form more of a point instead of a round shape. Hispi cabbage (aka sweetheart cabbage) is a sweeter and more tender green cabbage, with a pointed shape. Chinese cabbage (also known as Napa cabbage) has a sweet and mild flavour. It has white ribs and light green leaves, it can be…

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Paul Hollywood’s top 7 baking tips for perfect hot cross buns every time
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date: 2026-03-30T16:42:17.000Z
creator: Georgina Kiely
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: News & Trends
subject: Georgina Kiely
subject: hot cross bun guide
subject: hot cross bun help
subject: Hot cross buns
subject: Paul Hollywood
subject: Tips
description: Want to have a go at making your own hot cross buns this Easter? Follow Paul Hollywood's expert tips for the perfect, fluffy fruit buns (and what to do with any leftovers)
encoded: Easter is approaching this week, and if there’s one bake that defines the season, it’s the humble hot cross bun. Every year, thousands of you turn to us for our tried-and-tested recipes, but getting that perfect balance of soft, fluffy dough and fragrant spice can still be a challenge when baking from scratch. So, who better to guide you than Paul Hollywood? The baker behind our ever-popular classic hot cross buns shares his top tips and techniques to help you master this Easter essential, so you can turn out beautifully risen, bakery-worthy buns every time. So why not check out his recipe and then use the below advice to take your buns to the next level. Looking for more inspiration? Explore our favourite Easter bakes, fun recipes to make with kids and easy ways to use up leftovers, plus ideas for hosting the ultimate Easter celebration. Paul's quickfire hacks for better flavour and texture in your hot cross buns: Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, resting it if needed to help the gluten develop properly. Use the “windowpane” test to check if the dough is ready - it should stretch thinly enough to let light through, with visible webbing. Let the dough prove fully until doubled in size to ensure a light, soft texture. Build flavour with spices, citrus zest and even fresh fruit, as well as dried, for better taste and moisture. Finish with a classic flour and water cross or experiment with decorative toppings like sweet paste or marzipan for a twist. Origin of hot cross buns The history of the hot cross bun dates back to the 14th century, with the monk Thomas Rocliffe believed to have created the very first ones which he distributed to the poor on Good Friday. It went down so well that word spread and by the 19th century, hot cross buns were widely eaten across the country to mark the end of Lent. Paul's seven expert tricks for making perfect hot cross buns 1. Knead the dough to increase elasticity "The first thing you do is make your base dough. You knead it u…

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30 best Easter dinner ideas
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creator: Charlotte Morgan
subject: Guide
subject: How to
description: Our guide to the best, most delicious Easter dinner, including seasonal starters, classic roast lamb, meat-free centrepieces and dazzling desserts
encoded: Looking for Easter food ideas? What better way to mark this joyous occasion than with a delicious spread? We’ve got all you need for an epic Easter dinner, from light and colourful springtime salads and soups to roast lamb, fish or vegan mains, comforting sides and luxurious desserts. Sit down with friends and family to watch the kids get excited over copious amounts of chocolate while you enjoy one of our Easter drink recipes. To keep the celebrations going from the start of the day to the end, why not also check out our most indulgent Easter brunch recipes and top Easter lunch ideas? For more general inspiration, browse our collection of Easter recipes. We've also got plenty more entertaining tips for how to host a perfect Easter as well as budget-friendly Easter recipe ideas. Finally, Easter is as much about activities as it is about food. Keep children entertained with activities such as our Easter egg hunt, and try our Easter craft ideas. Or get down to a spot of baking with our Easter baking ideas and best Easter cupcake ideas. Meet Alice Alice Shields is our acting food editor and test kitchen manager. She has spent the last decade developing recipes for magazines. She's also an experienced host. Read on for her tips on building the perfect Easter dinner this year. How we build a reliable Easter dinner Prep ahead as much as you can: marinate your meat, chop veg and whip up salad dressings and sauces. If you’re making roast potatoes, you can boil them a day ahead and chill in the fridge. Roast them from chilled, when you’re ready to cook. Lamb is an Easter table staple, with leg often being the cut of choice as it looks impressive yet is easy to carve. For extra flavour, choose cheaper lamb shoulder instead, slow cooking it for sweet and tender meat. Pair your lamb with a fresh, herby sauce or marinade to contrast the rich meat. To save on oven space, choose a make-ahead pud that can be served chilled or at room temperature. No-bake cheesecakes, layered chocol…

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8 top chefs share the waste-of-money ingredients you should never buy
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date: 2026-03-27T12:16:31.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: How to
description: From packet microwave rice to caviar, Nadiya Hussain, Matt Tebbutt and others share the ingredients they always swerve. Plus, they share their most unusual money-saving tips
encoded: Eight of the nation’s leading chefs have come together to reveal the ingredients they consider to be the biggest waste of money, from ready-made sauces to pre-grated cheese – these experts explain how making simple swaps or learning a few basic skills can save you time while also delivering better results in your cooking. But, it’s not just about what not to buy: each chef also shares their most surprising money-saving kitchen tip, from transforming limp herbs into homemade dried seasonings to softening hardened sugar using a slice of bread. These practical ideas will help you waste less and gain more enjoyment from every meal, and may even prompt you to rethink your own shopping list... What ingredient do you think is the biggest waste of money? 1. Becky Excell: packet microwave rice "Though I don't want to demonise an ingredient or shame anyone for using it, it's a fact that getting out of the habit of regularly using packet microwave rice will save you money. It's more than four times more expensive than dried rice if both were sold in equal quantities (see the cheapest price per kilo of both), and what you have to also remember is that microwave rice has already been cooked, meaning that the water absorbed from the process of cooking will make it weigh more. So, in effect, you're paying a lot more for the pleasure of receiving enough microwave rice for one person, vs having enough dried rice for 20 people. Of course, that doesn't mean it doesn't have its uses (it's convenient!), but I just want to ensure we're all aware of the potential savings that could be made here!" Good Food tip: learn how to cook basmati rice and brown rice 2. Claire Thomson: ready-made tomato sauce "I would say ready-made tomato sauces for pasta and the like – so very easy to make yourself." Good Food tip: try our recipe for homemade tomato sauce 3. Nadiya Hussain: anything you don't cook before it spoils "I think any ingredient is a waste of money if you don't use it properly or cook it …

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How to use wild garlic
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date: 2026-03-27T10:58:34.000Z
creator: Barney Desmazery
subject: Guide
subject: How to
description: Make the most of wild garlic (allium ursinum) with our expert foraging tips and recipe suggestions. This punchy springtime herb can be used in pestos, garlic butter, soups, marinades and more.
encoded: View Green Video on the source website Wild garlic (allium ursinum) has become one of the food joys of spring. It grows in abundance, it’s easy to identify, the whole plant is edible and it can be enjoyed raw or cooked. I think the easiest and most common way to use wild garlic is to make it into a pesto, which you can keep in a jar and stir through pasta, mash, gnocchi or anything you’d usually serve with a traditional pesto. That said, I use the whole plant from root to flower, as different parts lend themselves to different uses. If I have permission to use the bulbs I treat them like spring onions; I use the leaves like spinach; the stems like chives or spring onion greens; the flowers as a pretty savoury garnish; and the seed pods can be pickled like capers. If I’ve picked it myself I always sort through it carefully afterwards, as other poisonous plants can grow nearby and can easily get swept up in the picking. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about foraging for this seasonal green along with the best wild garlic recipes. Please note that as with all foraging you’ll need the landowner's permission and should only ever pick as much as you need. It is illegal to dig the wild garlic plant up by its roots, however much of it there is, on common ground. Meet Barney Barney Desmazery is our keen in-house forager. Barney spends a lot of time in Wales, where one of his favourite pastimes over the past 30 years has been learning to identify edible wild plants with professional forager Craig Evans. Barney has also worked in kitchens in south-west France and in London, where wild food, when in season, played a big part in the dishes he served. Read on for his advice on how to use wild garlic. Start here if you’re new to wild garlic Identify safely – be absolutely sure that what you’re picking is wild garlic. Pick responsibly – only take what you need. Cook the same day – try to cook with it as soon as you can. What is wild garlic? Wild garlic is a lea…

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