Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Most recipes serve multiple people. In Me, Myself, and Dinner, each dish serves one and only one. That’s you! Because whether you live solo (almost 30% of Americans do) or are enjoying a night to yourself, sitting down to a meal should be something to look forward to.Boneless short rib is that rare cut of beef that can truly do it all. Occasionally labeled Denver steak or zabuton (as it resembles a traditional Japanese floor cushion), it’s highly affordable (for steak), but doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture. Firmer than rib eye but just as rich and, frankly, more consistently…
Try our Healthy Diet Plan, packed with 7 days of nourishing breakfasts, lunches and dinners – available exclusively within the Good Food app.What is kefir?Kefir is a cultured, fermented milk drink, originating from the mountainous region that divides Asia and Europe. It’s similar to yogurt but thinner in consistency, making it more suitable for drinking. However, it can also be thickened to form kefir yogurt.With its tart, sour taste, kefir also has a slight fizz, due to carbon dioxide, a by-product of the fermentation process. The length of the fermentation time determines the flavour. Kefir is a good source of…
Heat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat or light the barbecue. Cook the skewers for 8-10 mins, turning often until the chicken is lightly charred, sticky at the edges and cooked through. Keep a close eye on them, as chicken breast can dry out if cooked for too long. Scatter the lettuce, cucumber and radish slices over a large serving platter, then drizzle over some olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice, and toss gently to coat. Lay the hot skewers over the salad, then scatter over the toasted almonds and coriander and drizzle over some of the…
The humble boiled egg is one of the hardest working ingredients in my kitchen. I like to cook a batch a couple of times a week, as they keep well in the fridge and make a great on-the-go protein-rich snack. They’re also a low-effort option for bulking up salads, curries and noodle dishes. For a speedy supper, I like to top a sweet potato & spinach dhal with a fudgy boiled egg.Alice Shields is one of our food team experts, and doesn’t ‘yolk around’ when it comes to cooking a perfect boiled egg, having developed dozens of recipes over the…
If you’ve recently purchased or been gifted an air-fryer, where do you start and what do you cook first? Air fryers can look intimidating, and without a simple recipe to start you off, you may be feel you can’t use it with confidence. That’s why we’ve created a variety of fuss-free, accessible air fryer recipes that will set you on the path to air fryer success. Whether it’s salmon fillets, chicken breasts, sausages or baked potatoes for dinner, these low-effort, energy-efficient ideas make for speedy weeknight dinners that the whole family can get behind. With less prep and cook time…
If you’re new to running, choosing your first pair of trainers shouldn’t feel more daunting than the run itself.But, a quick search for running shoes can leave you with more questions than answers. With countless features, technologies and technical terms to navigate, it’s not always obvious where to begin.For example, if you’re buying your first pair of running shoes, you may come across terms like stack height and heel-to-toe drop. Don’t worry if they’re unfamiliar – we’ve included a handy guide at the end of this article explaining the key running shoe features and what they mean in practice.JUMP TO:The…
July is peak season for easy, vibrant cooking, with long evenings calling for fresh flavours, colourful produce and meals that come together fast. Designed for two, this month’s midweek meal plan celebrates the best of midsummer without the fuss. If you’ve got kids at home starting their summer holidays, all five recipes scale up easily to feed four or more.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to pair fresh seasonal ingredients with clever storecupboard staples. Gochujang, capers, garam masala and sherry vinegar are your flavour shortcuts, each one doing the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Four…
Mastering the art of cooking rice – from perfect water ratios to the nuances of different varieties – can be a challenge. That’s where the best rice cookers come in: they make cooking this kitchen staple foolproof.Designed to produce consistently fluffy, perfectly cooked rice with minimal effort, these bits of kit are a game-changer for anyone who regularly cooks rice. All they ask of you is a quick rinse of the grains before you begin.Rice cookers vary widely, from simple, budget-friendly microwave models, to feature-packed multi-cookers that can handle everything from steaming to slow-cooking.But which is the best model for…
The Good Food podcastMonty Don joins the Good Food podcast to talk about the connection between gardening, cooking and eating well. Monty shares why seasonal ingredients are at the heart of everything he cooks. He also reveals the biggest misconception people have about his life, explains why he’s never had a ready-meal and shares the story of filming rhubarb in Wakefield, which he says was even colder than filming polar bears in Canada.Want to see this content?This page contains content provided by Spotify. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Spotify may use cookies and other technologies.…
Tomatoes may get the bulk of the summer spotlight, but let’s take a moment to praise all the pepper and chile varieties that start to emerge during the warmer months. Everything from mild bell peppers to zesty chiles become their best selves: sweeter, juicier, more alive in flavor. This recipe for Korean-Style Fried Peppers pays homage to two popular approaches to cooking peppers: one is deep-fried and battered whole peppers (twigim), found all over Korea as a street food snack to accompany cold beer; the other is pan-fried (jeon) halves, a common side dish, or banchan, in Korean homes. Both…