Author: Healthy Diet Tips
Learn everything you need to know about the American celebration of Thanksgiving Day. This annual holiday is an occasion to gather with family, express gratitude and celebrate the autumn harvest with a hearty feast.Discover what to serve at a traditional Thanksgiving meal with our best Thanksgiving recipes and menu ideas, including must-haves like roast turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.And for even more ideas, see our ultimate collection of Thanksgiving recipes or browse our best Thanksgiving gifts to buy. For shopping inspiration, see our Black Friday hub.Thanksgiving DayIn the US, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In…
Want to know how to prepare a pineapple? Chopping up these prickly fruits can be a bit daunting if you haven’t done it before, so follow our simple steps to minimise waste and faff. Talking of waste, the skin and core that’s left over from your pineapple prep can be used to make a delicious iced tea – giving them one more use before they hit the compost bin.Watch our video on how to prepare and chop a pineapple:How to cut a pineapple into chunksThese small blocks of pineapple are perfect for fruit salads, fruit kebabs or adding to savoury…
If you find yourself short on supplies for another loaf, put your sourdough starter to work with our recipes and tips. Wondering what to do with your sourdough discard? Discover creative ways to use up starter leftovers with pancakes, crumpets, and more.Alternatively, consider packaging it up as a thoughtful gift for a friend, complete with a copy of our sourdough bread recipe.See our sourdough recipes for more ideas, and read our guide on sourdough for a detailed overview.What is sourdough discard?As the name implies, sourdough discard refers to a portion of the sourdough starter that is set aside. This step…
One of the most enjoyable things about foraging is the way it compels a greater awareness of one’s surroundings – the need to slow down, pause and look. I’ve been foraging for about 10 years and during that time I’ve managed to turn my home town into a kind of seasonal wild supermarket – I have ‘aisles’ for nettles, hop shots and three-cornered leek in spring, elderflowers and lime leaves in summer and walnuts, hawthorn berries and wild cherry plums in autumn. Come June, you’ll find me gathering cherries in a quiet corner of the local park, assuming I’ve managed…
There’s a reason stew season and autumn arrive together. As the evenings close in and the temperature drops, a pot simmering on the hob is exactly what the family table needs: warming, nourishing and, more often than not, better the next day. This month’s meal plan is built entirely around it: seven stews for four or more, leaning on budget-friendly ingredients that go a long way.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to show just how much range a stew can have. Beans do the heavy lifting throughout, keeping costs down, fibre up and bellies full, while punchy,…
Step 1Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or a medium heavy pot over medium-high. Cook 6–8 smoked Austrian or German sausages (1–1½ lb.), turning often, until deeply browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.Step 2Combine 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped, 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and remaining 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in same pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often and scraping up…
This list of pumpkin patches was compiled with the help of DIYs.com, the world’s largest DIY community.A true emblem of autumn, pumpkins are highly sought after in the lead up to Halloween. But where’s the best place to source your seasonal squash? Supermarkets may have a plentiful supply but we think it’s much more fun to make the most of the great outdoors and pick your own from a nearby farm. A wonderful variety of different shapes, sizes and colours awaits and kids will love being able to explore their local patch as well as taking part in any Halloween…
Long-stem broccoli varieties can all be cooked in similar ways. They are tender enough to be eaten raw in salads and benefit from being cooked quickly to keep their colour, texture and more delicate flavour (they are hybrids of broccoli and gai lan, or Chinese broccoli, so slightly sweeter than the standard type).What is the best way to cook long-stem broccoli?You shouldn’t have to do any more than trim the ends to prep this veg, then it can be cooked in any of the following ways:Steam it in a steamer for 2-3 minsSimmer in a small amount of water for…
Many of us are watching our pockets more and are having to think extra carefully about getting the most out of our shopping budgets. At Good Food we’re always searching for smart ways to reduce weekly shopping costs, whether that’s utilising what’s already in our pantries or freezing leftovers and avoiding food waste.It’s a constant juggle figuring out how to stretch the budget, so to help make your money go further we’ve collated 10 simple money-saving tips for your next supermarket visit.Helen Salter Helen Salter is Senior Content Producer for BBC Good Food and olive magazine. She has been with…
Black pudding is one of the most divisive ingredients out there. Those suspicious of its blood content, studs of fat and strong flavour won’t touch it with a bargepole. However, others love a few tasty slices of it on their breakfast. We can sympathise with both sides of the debate.Black pudding became a talking point after the website Muscle Foods claimed it ranks alongside kale, broccoli and spinach as a ‘superfood’. This slightly woolly term refers to an ingredient that’s rich in antioxidants, although there’s no consensus or official definition from the health world (the NHS gives its take on…