Author: Healthy Diet Tips

September marks a turning point. This month brings cooler mornings and earlier evenings, but the markets are still abundant – sweet corn and fresh herbs giving way to pears, squash and the first of the season’s mushrooms. This month’s meal plan sits right at that crossroad, with five recipes for four that make the most of everything September has to offer.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to capture the mood of the month: meals that are still bright and fresh but with a little more warmth. The line-up spans bold global flavours and relaxed weekend cooking, with…

September arrives with a shift in pace: schools are back, schedules fill up and weeknight dinners need to work a little harder. This month’s midweek meal plan is built for those longer days ahead: five recipes for two, most on the table in 35 minutes or less, with a couple of more relaxed dishes for when the evening allows.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to bridge the gap between summer and autumn, pairing the last of the season’s courgettes, corn and tomatoes with deeper flavours that suit the cooler days ahead. Gochujang, garam masala, capers and sherry…

The first time I visited South Korea as an adult cook in 2006, I became obsessed with the toast sandwiches sold from street carts in the mornings. Watching vendors work quickly over portable griddles, crisping buttery bread while simultaneously cooking a thin vegetable-packed omelet, was mesmerizing. What surprised me most was how distinctly Korean the breakfast sandwich tasted despite using ingredients like American cheese, ketchup, and white bread. The cabbage, onion, carrot, and tiny sprinkle of sugar are what make it unmistakably Korean street toast.This version stays true to the sandwiches I remember eating hot off the griddle: fluffy eggs,…

Buckwheat crepes are one of those rare items that are both practical to make and feel like a flex. Tell another parent that you make crepes for your kids on school days (morning or night!) and just watch the confusion rise behind their eyes. It sounds fancy, but in practice, crepes really do make sense for the busy parent who loves to cook. You don’t need a special pan to make crepes—any nonstick pan will do; and each pancake cooks in barely a couple minutes. No need to make the batter ahead of time either: Just a 5-minute rest allows…

I’m fascinated by the North African influence on Spanish cuisine. Take this traditional flourless almond cake, or Tarta de Santiago, which was a by-product of increased almond cultivation and culinary traditions during Spain’s Moorish era. The dense cake is perfectly suited for a relaxed breakfast, morning coffee break, or afternoon tea. This seasonal version includes chopped pears, though apples (or no fruit) work just as well. After the cake has cooled, I like to rest it in the fridge; then bring it back to room temperature for a soft and fluffy texture.The oldest recorded recipe for Tarta de Santiago dates…

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.Is it even fall if you haven’t been apple picking? And have you even been apple picking if you didn’t end the day lining up for piping hot cider doughnuts? This recipe is designed to recreate that experience—apple-sweetened…

Sea moss has moved beyond its niche roots to popular supplement. But with gels, powders, liquids, tablets and capsules all available, which is the best sea moss to buy?Also known as Irish moss, sea moss is valued for its natural iodine content, which contributes to normal thyroid function, and fibre, which supports digestion.You’ll find sea moss in a range of formats, from Irish sea moss gel and liquid extracts to powders, tablets and capsules. Some products contain sea moss alone, while others include additional algae and seaweed-derived ingredients such as bladderwrack and spirulina.The best format for you will depend largely…

Situated on the shores of Güvercinlik Bay on the Bodrum Peninsula just 20 minutes from the airport, Lujo Hotel takes a different approach to the traditional all-inclusive.Built into the pine-covered hillside overlooking the Aegean, the resort has a wealth of contemporary rooms, suites and overwater villas, some with private gardens, pools and direct sea access. Although it’s a sizeable resort, it rarely feels busy thanks to thoughtful design that creates quieter corners throughout. Be welcomed with a glass of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries before meeting your ‘joy adviser’ – a dedicated concierge who can arrange everything from restaurant reservations to…

“Bees are chaotic but perfectly organised”I came into beekeeping through a Christmas present – about 10 years ago, my girlfriend at the time signed me up for a course, and I was hooked almost immediately. There’s something pretty special about bees – they’re chaotic, but still perfectly organised at the same time.Four years ago, I founded Band Of Bees after noticing that more workplaces wanted to host hives, but didn’t have the time or knowledge to look after them. Now, Band Of Bees installs hives on rooftops, balconies, courtyards and green spaces – including at Leeds Dock, where 40,000 bees…

We recently published our 13th annual Good Food Nation Survey, drawing on a YouGov poll of 2,000 UK adults. We discovered 34% of you plan meals a few days in advance to save money, reduce food waste and stay organised, and that got us thinking about the different ways we tackle the challenge of getting dinner on the table. We all know that organising the weekly shop and doing the daily cooking routine is a feat of mental dexterity, and some of you are overwhelmed by it.That said, 87% of you enjoy cooking, yet 70% feel uninspired by your main…