Good Food
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items: Alison Roman on why simplicity is the secret ingredient in modern home cooking
items: We asked 8 men their biggest health fear – then got an expert to answer them
items: A pop star’s food journey: KT Tunstall on custard, keto and cooking on the road
items: 11 make-ahead Christmas recipes you can start this weekend
items: 20 Christmas party food ideas
items: Samin Nosrat on cooking, grief and the joy of being “good enough”
items: This cosy winter dinner recipe is trending in the UK
items: Bug-busting meal plan
items: Top 22 winter dinner ideas
items: 20 freezable winter dinners you can make-ahead

Alison Roman on why simplicity is the secret ingredient in modern home cooking
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description: Alison Roman shows how simple, flavour-packed cooking shines. In this candid chat she shares why less is more and how a boiled potato can surprise you
encoded: Step into Alison Roman’s kitchen and you won't find obscure ingredients or a search for the next big flavour. Instead, you'll find garlic gently sizzling in olive oil, the soft steam of a perfectly boiled potato and the calm assurance of someone who has spent years refining food to its essentials. At a time when cooking can feel like a spectacle, Roman stands out for championing what is simple, straightforward and satisfying. Listen to Alison Roman'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. A pantry revolution Roman’s latest book Something from Nothing is her love letter to the pantry, a celebration of making do, making it work and making it taste great. Speaking to Good Food’s Samuel Goldsmith, she explains how time spent outside the city, in snow-dusted countryside with early-closing shops, pushed her to focus on what she already had at home. “At my core my recipes are pretty pantry-focused,” she says. “It’s always funny to think 'okay, what is this book going to be?' But I do need parameters. I need to colour in the lines a little bit.” This assignment to cook with what is on hand showed how creativity thrives under constraint and how much joy there is in rediscovering humble ingredients. “I like the challenge of making do with less," she says. "I think it makes you a better, stronger and more creative cook.” The joy in restraint Roman’s approach is not about going without but about cooking with attention and appreciation. She describes the quiet magic of a simple meal: “A really nice potato, boiled perfectly with a little butter and crunchy salt, is a really good snack. Eat that and think, wow, that tastes really good. As soon as you lose sight of that being a really delicious food, you’ve lost the plot.” It is a thread that runs through her career, from early days in professional kitchens, where she admits she once overcomplicated dishes to prove herself, to …

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We asked 8 men their biggest health fear – then got an expert to answer them
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date: 2025-12-11T12:58:49.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
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description: Many men stay silent about their health, but speaking up can save lives. We explore key concerns, from heart health to stress, plus get expert tips from nutritionist Kerry Torrens and GP Dr Chintal Patel
encoded: When it comes to health, men have a bit of a reputation for adopting a 'head in the sand' approach, hoping that if a problem is ignored long enough, it will simply disappear. But, silence can be dangerous. In the UK, around 15 men die prematurely every hour, often from conditions that could have been prevented or treated earlier. From worries about ageing and fitness, to disease and mental wellbeing, these concerns are real – yet too often they go unspoken. In this article, we’re opening up the conversation around men’s health. We’ll explore the real worries men often think about but rarely discuss, from heart health and degenerative diseases to stress and nutrition. The aim? To show that these concerns are both valid and common – and that with the right support and small lifestyle shifts, men can take charge of their wellbeing with confidence. "Heart disease runs in my family" Frank, 27, Cork Heart disease is my biggest health concern because it runs in my family. My grandfather had severe heart problems throughout his life, including a triple bypass and several heart attacks, and I’ve been told I have a slightly irregular heartbeat. I usually feel fine, but sometimes my heart skips a beat or doubles up, which feels strange, almost like a reset. It doesn’t affect my daily life, but it does make me more conscious about looking after myself. I gave up smoking recently and I’m cutting back on alcohol and processed foods. I exercise regularly too, which I’m sure helps. One common misconception is that heart disease only affects older people. In reality, it can be hereditary and often develops over time, so taking care of your heart when you’re young really matters. When it comes to advice, I follow a mix of nutritional websites and Instagram accounts. The same themes often recur – olive oil, ginger, vegetables, fruit and eating earlier in the evening, as well as avoiding heavy carbs and refined sugars. I chat to my parents about heart health now and then, but not reall…

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A pop star’s food journey: KT Tunstall on custard, keto and cooking on the road
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description: KT Tunstall, Brit Award winner, shares memories of late-night cooking in tiny flats, life on the road while sober and why haggis remains her top comfort food
encoded: It's been two decades since KT Tunstall’s Suddenly I See lifted her to international fame. And as she marks the re-release of Eye to the Telescope, the Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter is as passionate about what she eats as she is about what she sings. On the Good Food podcast, Tunstall discussed life on the road, her commitment to the ketogenic diet, and why haggis, neeps and tatties is her ultimate comfort food. Listen to KT Tunstall's podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups in our podcast hub. From pop stardom to the kitchenette Touring the globe might sound glamorous, but for Tunstall, the reality is often far from room service and fine restaurants. “I always try and get somewhere that has a kitchenette so I can cook for myself,” she says, describing a late-night dinner in her West London studio flat: chicken breast wrapped in smoked bacon, baked with salt and pepper, served with a fresh spinach salad with tomatoes, pine nuts and balsamic. “It was delicious,” she adds with clear satisfaction. Her approach is practical and shaped by the demands of a musician’s life. “You are travelling all the time, dealing with jetlag, and you have to be peaking with energy at nine o’clock at night,” she explains. Heavy carb-laden meals do not help. “If you ate a proper dinner full of carbs at six o’clock, you are just on the sofa at nine, digesting.” Keto on the road Tunstall has followed a ketogenic diet for nearly a decade, a choice driven by health rather than fashion. “I had a lot of kidney trouble when I was younger,” she says. “I kept getting kidney infections and ended up on antibiotics a lot. I tried different things but in the end I stopped drinking and changed my diet. It really sorted it out.” Her diet is now high in fat and low in carbohydrates, with about 75% of her calories coming from fat. “It really suited my lifestyle and levelled me out, stopped me having sugar cravings,” she …

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11 make-ahead Christmas recipes you can start this weekend
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date: 2025-11-24T14:54:01.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
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description: Take the stress out of Christmas with our top make-ahead recipes that keep your kitchen calm and the festive cheer flowing from the moment guests arrive
encoded: Christmas is all about the sparkle. Think carols, presents and long, lazy meals with the people you love. But we all know there’s another side to the season, too. Once the hosting and organising kick in, even the biggest Christmas fan can feel the pressure rising. That’s where we come in. Our aim is to help every Good Food user enjoy the celebrations with confidence, and the easiest way to do that is to take the stress out of Christmas dinner before it starts. The answer is simple: get ahead. As the old saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Not this year. We have gathered 12 must-make recipes that will keep your kitchen calm and your festive spirit high. First up are our easy gingerbread mince pies. Christmas is never complete without a mince pie and this twist brings cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg right to the front. Make a batch a couple of days before the big day and set them out as a warm welcome for arriving guests. One bite and everyone will know Christmas has truly begun. 1. Easy gingerbread mince pies These gingerbread mince pies are destined to become a Christmas favourite. They bring together two much-loved festive treats in one bake, giving you all the warm spice of gingerbread with the fruitiness of a classic mince pie. It’s a brilliant way to fill the house with those unmistakable Christmas aromas while only switching the oven on once. A win all round. It’s never too early for your first mince pie. Explore our mince pie recipes with clever twists to keep this festive favourite feeling fresh all season long. 2. Sticky sage & onion sausage roll wreath with baked camembert Create this glorious wreath, full of Christmas colour, in under an hour. It turns a simple baked camembert into a brilliant tear-and-share centrepiece that fits perfectly into any festive spread. Ideal if you are hosting a little soirée. Once assembled, the sausage roll wreath can be chilled for a day or frozen for up to a month without the cheese. When it is time to entertain, tak…

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20 Christmas party food ideas
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date: 2025-11-21T11:31:25.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
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description: Make hosting effortless with our top Christmas party food recipes, featuring sweet and savoury bites plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
encoded: Christmas should be all about celebration and cheer, so leave any stress at the door. We’ve gathered our top Christmas party food recipes to make hosting easy, with something for everyone. All that’s left is to turn up the Christmas tunes, cue the Mariah, keep the drinks flowing and set out a spread that’s guaranteed to get the party started. For ideas on festive cocktails to serve alongside your spread, explore our Christmas drinks and cocktail recipes and Christmas punch recipes. If you are looking to add even more to the table, our Christmas buffet recipes, finger food recipes and party food recipes offer plenty of delicious picky bits to mix and match. Easy Christmas party food ideas 1. Next-level profiteroles Build a tower of these next-level profiteroles to create a showstopping centrepiece for your Christmas party spread. They’re a step up from the classic version, finished with a crisp craquelin top and filled with light, airy cream. Once your tower is assembled, pour over the warm hot fudge sauce and get ready to dive in. Just be sure to have plenty of napkins to hand – this one can get wonderfully messy. Check out more of our best-ever profiterole recipes. 2. Easy sausage rolls Is it even a party if there isn’t a sausage roll on the table? There’s no better place to begin your sausage-roll-making journey than with our easy sausage rolls recipe, which boasts more than 60 five-star ratings. It has just three steps, so there’s little chance of anything going wrong. You can even make them ahead and freeze them unbaked, ready to pop in the oven so they’re warm and irresistible as guests arrive. Try more of our sausage roll recipes, perfect for a picnic, buffet or simply as a tasty snack. 3. Pork belly bites Make these sweet and sticky pork belly bites, flavoured with clementines and chilli jam, using just six ingredients. Prep takes only 15 minutes and the bites can be chilled for up to three days, ready to pop in the oven and serve as piping hot canapés. Finis…

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Samin Nosrat on cooking, grief and the joy of being “good enough”
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description: Samin Nosrat returns with a new cookbook on how food, memory and care shape cooking, reflecting on life since her debut and why roast chicken still comforts
encoded: Samin Nosrat arrives with the easy confidence of someone who has spent years helping home cooks trust themselves. Many readers know her from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and the Netflix series it inspired, but her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Things-Recipes-People-Bestselling/dp/1529106710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I18Q7XYD1ER9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5vkHxG8QgLw2-7_7ZBDDWOFYI6015lj2M4bxKSjomooehAqo6TaPcffbdtATd06KgZvvQI9U1zkXPuWP6GB0GYx6szAs7v6IrqvDDj_Kaw_VhLXfaTBjiMH_MiO-dC4L.CZVXMHUEDTleVZlm3lbV3Elohz3VYf9CWttav-FqOQ4&dib_tag=se&keywords=good+things+samin&qid=1763463021&s=books&sprefix=good+things+samin%2Cstripbooks%2C68&sr=1-1&tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-985810" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Good Things marks a shift. After eight years shaped by personal loss, the pandemic and the weight of expectation, she wanted to write something more reflective. “If Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a book for the head, Good Things is a book for the heart,” she says – a way of reconnecting with cooking after a period of feeling “quite lost”. Listen to Samin Nosrat's podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups in our podcast hub. Finding her way back to the kitchen Eight years have passed since her debut, years shaped by global upheaval, personal loss and the dizzying aftermath of sudden fame. She speaks openly about how hard it felt to create something “big” again. “I had the idea for Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat when I was 19 and it came out when I was 37. That’s a very long time… In the wake of all this success I realised I didn’t actually know where I was headed.” The pandemic, grief and the pressure to perform left her adrift. But writing Good Things became a way back to herself and back to the kitchen. Why simple food still matters If there is a thread that runs through Samin’s work, it is the belief that food is about more than sustenance. It is about connection to others, to memory, to place. Her stories…

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This cosy winter dinner recipe is trending in the UK
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date: 2025-11-17T12:01:29.000Z
creator: Emily Burg
subject: News & Trends
subject: Recipes
description: From bubbling lasagne to hearty stews and soups, discover the top 10 dishes the UK is craving to stay cosy and well-fed through the winter chill
encoded: Don’t roll your eyes just yet! We know it’s technically still autumn, but our site traffic indicates that most of you are already in full winter mode, searching for warming bowls of soup, hearty stews, and comforting roasts. And we don’t blame you. There’s one recipe that’s stealing hearts (and stomachs) across the UK right now: our classic lasagne. Go on, humour us with the “winter” label! Picture it: rain hammering on the windows, a chill in the air, and that unmistakable smell of rich tomato sauce and savoury beef mince filling the kitchen. Then comes the moment of truth, pulling it from the oven, cheese bubbling and golden on top. It’s pure comfort in a dish. Read on to discover the top 10 dishes the UK is craving to stay cosy this season. Then, take a look through our collection of winter recipes for more inspiration, from winter soup recipes to wrap your hands around to quick winter dinner ideas that deliver big flavour without sapping your energy in the kitchen. 1. Classic lasagne Our classic lasagne is the ultimate winter comfort food. With more than 300 five-star reviews, our Good Food community can’t get enough, returning to it time and time again. It’s freezable too, making it a brilliant make-ahead dinner for busy weeks when you want something comforting without the fuss. Check out more of our comfort food recipes to curl up with this winter. 2. Versatile veg soup If you’re after a comforting bowl of soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes, our vegetable soup is the one to try. It’s healthy, freezer-friendly, and easy to adapt to whatever’s in your fridge, making it a great way to reduce waste. Discover more freezable soup recipes that you can batch cook for when you need them. 3. Honey-glazed ham Add sticky honey and mustard-glazed gammon to your weekly line-up and you’ll soon see why it’s a favourite. It’s simple to make, though it does take a little longer to prepare. The bonus? You’ll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy through the week. Start by serving…

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Bug-busting meal plan
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description: Cold season is here, bringing sniffles and chills. Keep everyone well with these immune-supporting, easy recipes for when you’re feeling under the weather
encoded: With cold season in full swing, we’ve put together a healthy week-long meal plan and shopping list to take the effort out of eating well. Each dish is designed to help you stay nourished and fight off seasonal bugs, with plenty of feel-good flavours along the way. Expect tender white and oily fish for lean protein and key nutrients, such as omega-3; beans and chickpeas for fibre, plant protein and prebiotic goodness; and leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, bringing a hit of vitamin C and phytonutrients. Warming spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic and chilli add an anti-inflammatory boost, while soothing broths and soupy bases keep you hydrated and comforted when you need it most.

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Top 22 winter dinner ideas
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creator: Emily Burg
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description: Find inspiration to sit down to a hearty winter meal with our ideas for warming starters, comforting mains, indulgent desserts and soothing drinks
encoded: When the weather outside is cold and icy, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a hearty home-cooked meal. We’ve got everything you need for a magnificent spread, from soup starters, filling ragu and stews, and winter cakes and compotes. Finish your meal by warming your hands around a delicious hot chocolate or feel the burn of a little nightcap. Check out our winter warmer recipes for more inspiration on keeping your spirits high and your stomach full this winter. There are plenty more delectable desserts to try with our winter dessert recipes, and why not check out our guide to the best-mulled wine to buy? If alcohol doesn’t take your fancy, we have plenty of non-alcoholic drink recipes and mocktail recipes to try. Add more recipes to your rotation with our top dinners for when you don’t know what to cook. Starters 1. Leek & potato soup Of the winter soups, leek and potato is one of the most comforting and familiar. This recipe can be on the table in under an hour and is freezable, so if you batch cook it, you can reheat it later for a fuss-free lunch or dinner. You can also follow along with our helpful video tutorial. Discover more winter soup recipes. 2. Winter panzanella This winter panzanella is made using winter produce, such as cauliflower and radish. Toast cubes of leftover bread for an extra-crunchy panzanella – an Italian salad packed with flavour. Discover more panzanella recipes. 3. Parsnip & miso soup with sesame croutons Make the most of seasonal parsnips in this sweet, savoury miso soup. Naturally low in calories and high in fibre, it makes a nourishing starter or light lunch. It also freezes beautifully so that you can stash away extra portions for an easy meal on busy days. Discover more parsnip recipes. 4. Winter salad Salads don’t have to be enjoyed only in the summer. Make this salad where wonderful seasonal produce, such as cauliflower, is mixed with wintery flavours like dill and walnuts. Not only is it high in fibre, but it's also vega…

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20 freezable winter dinners you can make-ahead
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creator: Emily Burg
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description: Batch-cook classics like shepherd's pie or a warming curry, so when life feels hectic, you’ve got comforting winter meals ready to go from the freezer
encoded: Sometimes, after a cold and dreary winter's day, there’s nothing better than coming home to the comforting thought of a homemade frozen meal waiting for you. No fuss, no effort—just preheat the oven and let the magic happen. While cooking can be a lovely escape—glass of wine in hand, your favourite playlist on—it’s not always the answer when all you really want is to curl up on the sofa with loved ones and let the day melt away. That’s where these winter dinner ideas come in. Perfect for batch cooking, they’re designed to be stashed in the freezer for those days when life feels a bit much. Best of all, they’re packed with flavour and don’t compromise on taste, even after being reheated. Looking for more ways to beat the chill? Explore our top comfort foods, discover one of our winter dinner ideas or browse through our best winter one-pot meals for hearty, warming inspiration. And if you’re after the joy of a home-cooked feast without the constant kitchen watch, our slow cooker recipes are just the ticket—simply set them up in the morning and come home to something deliciously stewed to perfection. For those who love to entertain without the last-minute stress, take a peek at our make-ahead dinner party main courses—ideal for effortless hosting with a professional finish. 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. 1. No-fuss shepherd's pie A true comfort food classic, this shepherd's pie features tender lamb mince simmered with hearty vegetables, all crowned with a cloud-like layer of creamy mashed potato. Perfect for batch cooking, simply assemble, freeze, and bake when needed – an effortless solution for those busy or low-energy days when a homemade meal hits the spot. Discover a range of shepherd’s pie recipes, from the classic comforting version to creative twists on this beloved favourite. 2. Meatballs & garlic bread & but…

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