Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Nutritionist Sophie Gastman knows that eating well shouldn’t mean eating less or spending hours in the kitchen when you could be outside enjoying the last of summer. These seven recipes come together in 30 minutes or less, without cutting corners on flavour or nourishment.Each dish leans on inventive ingredient pairings and clever methods to punch above its prep time: think sweet-and-savoury gochujang sausage orzo, garlicky tofu & mushroom dan dan noodles or earthy miso salmon with crispy greens. They’re bold, satisfying and never feel like a compromise.Great for busy weeknights when you want dinner that tastes as good as it…
Cookbook author and former BA staffer Claire Saffitz describes these morning buns as “the more sophisticated cousin of the sticky bun.” Composed of tender, buttery swirls of dough with crisp caramelized edges, a honey-cinnamon filling, and a crackly sugar topping, her morning bun recipe makes an ideal breakfast pastry for weekends and holiday brunches.Unlike many bakery-style morning buns, which are often made with laminated dough, Claire opted for an enriched yeast dough that’s surprisingly easy to pull together at home. It begins with a simple sponge (also called a preferment), giving the yeast time to develop deeper flavor before the…
Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers. Each month senior test kitchen editors Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic share a must-make recipe and dive deep on why it works. Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here. And don’t forget to join the Bake Club Group chat over on Substack.Karpatka, a.k.a. Carpathian Mountain cake, is a grand Polish cake that lives up to its name. Traditionally, two disks of tender, billowing pâte à choux house a layer of pastry cream lightened with whipped cream. In our creative…
Induction hobs are becoming more and more popular these days due to their energy efficiency, speedy response to temperature change and sleek aesthetics. However, you do need to ensure your cookware is compatible with the surface. If you’re switching from gas to induction, it’s worth noting that not all existing cookware will work on an induction hob, so you may need to replace some older pans.It’ll usually be indicated by a symbol on the label or on the website if you’re buying online. But to save you shopping around, we’ve compiled a list of the top performing induction-compatible pans across…
Before GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro arrived, losing weight was often viewed as a simple equation: eat less, move more and watch the kilos disappear. But as the popularity of the drugs has soared, a more nuanced conversation has emerged. The number on the scales tells only part of the story. What really matters is what you’re losing.For active men and women alike, that’s become an increasingly important distinction. Muscle isn’t just something that fills out a T-shirt or powers a PB in the gym. It’s one of the body’s most metabolically active tissues, helping regulate blood sugar,…
Looking for the ultimate scoop? The UK is home to a host of artisan ice cream parlours and historic gelaterias, each offering unique flavours and experiences. Whether you’re after bold, contemporary flavours or nostalgic classics, we’ve rounded up the ice cream shops that showcase the best of British ice cream craft, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth.See our guides to the best London bakeries and best afternoon tea in London for more sweet-themed inspiration. Or, discover our best foodie picks in Edinburgh, Bath, Oxford and Brighton.Best ice cream parlours in the UK1. Jack’s Gelato, CambridgeThis sleek Cambridge-based gelato parlour is…
For searing the perfect steak or achieving golden, crispy chicken thighs, a cast-iron skillet is an essential tool to have in your kitchen arsenal.But these durable pans go far beyond meat; their versatility makes them ideal for a variety of dishes, from perfectly set frittatas to caramelised tarte tatin. Their unrivalled heat retention ensures even cooking and allows for energy-efficient use, as they remain hot long after the hob is switched off. One of the standout benefits of cast-iron skillets is their adaptability. Not only can they handle the demands of your kitchen, but many are tough enough to be…
When clients come to me wanting to lose weight, they are often surprised to hear that it’s not about eating less of everything. In fact it’s about eating more of the right things, so weight loss is a side effect of feeling properly nourished.As a nutritionist, if I feel like I’ve overindulged, or my clothes feel a bit snug, I don’t restrict. Instead I focus on a handful of foods that keep me full, support my blood sugar levels and help my body do the fat-burning it’s designed to do. Here’s are my top foods to eat when I’m trying…
The Good Food podcastLive from the Good Food Show, Claire reveals the origin of her legendary Pasta a la Claire — born on a 1990s Steps VHS and originally made with packet ham and a tin of tomato soup — and how she’s since given it a grown-up makeover. She talks growing up on her mum’s “mince-based” cooking outside London, teaching herself Thai curry after her honeymoon and the four-hour ragù she perfected after a trip to Bologna.Want to see this content?This page contains content provided by Spotify. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Spotify may…
One appliance, five dinners, minimal washing up, and no need to turn on the oven. This month’s meal plan is built entirely around the air fryer, the perfect summer cooking companion that keeps your kitchen cool while still delivering crispy, golden results. Every recipe serves four and lands on the table in 35 minutes or less.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to show just how much the air fryer can do. Faster than the oven and less steamy than the hob, it’s the smartest way to keep cooking quick and your kitchen comfortable when the temperature rises.…