Author: Healthy Diet Tips

Whether or not you’re ready for it, the countdown to Christmas has begun. With just 16 weeks until the big day, supermarkets across the nation are preparing to reveal their seasonal stock in a bid to bring in the Christmas shopping crowd. M&S paves the way by unveiling more than 300 new festive products today in store, from indulgent sharing tins and bumper Advent calendars to playful biscuits, bold crisps and the return of its viral cookies.From today (2 September), M&S Foodhalls will begin welcoming this year’s festive range, with 324 new products and nearly 400 returning favourites, giving shoppers…

What are dandelions?The flowers, roots, leaves and seeds of the dandelion have been used both in medicine and as a food source, around the world. The leaves, stems and flowers can be eaten in salads and included in smoothies or soups, whilst the roots and young tops have therapeutic uses and are typically dried and ground for use in supplements or enjoyed as a tea or coffee.Often considered one species, there are in fact hundreds of micro-species of the dandelion plant (Taraxacum officinale). Studies suggest dandelions offer numerous health benefits thanks in part to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. As…

The Good Food podcastYotam explains how his idea of ‘simple’ has evolved: under 10 ingredients, one pan or pot, less peeling and chopping, and unashamed use of good-quality jars and tins. Along the way he shares the confit chickpeas with olives and orange that epitomise the book, oven-baked meatballs glazed with pomegranate molasses, a rustic ‘one sauce’ roasted tomato base, three dairy-rich rice recipes and a study in brown sugar for dessert. He also talks about co-writing with Verena Lochmuller, the new Fundamentals chapter of fridge-ready flavour builders, feeding his kids and the Ottolenghi condiment range born during lockdown.Want to…

This supersized chicken Parmesan is topped with marinara, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil for a dramatic—yet surprisingly weeknight-friendly—affair. You’ll start by rolling out ground chicken between two sheets of parchment paper until it’s as thin as a ruler, a clever technique that went viral on Tiktok (and inspired our take) from Chef Skyler. You’ll coat the top of it with flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan—just like you would a typical cutlet. The next step is the only one that takes effort, and one that requires a burst of confidence to pull off: You’ll flip the entire disk in one swift…

Custard Cream fans, brace yourselves. M&S is expanding its much-loved biscuit range with a brand-new Custard Cream Spread, landing in stores on 9 September.The humble custard cream has been having a major moment this year, and it’s not hard to see why – this much-beloved tea-time snack combines those comforting flavours of crisp, lightly spiced biscuits and a sweet vanilla cream centre, bringing back memories of after-school snacks and grandparents’ biscuit tins. It seems only natural that this retro treat is now being recreated in bigger, more imaginative formats to satisfy those mid-afternoon cravings.Marks & Spencer has catapulted this trend…

Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, knows that after an unstructured summer, the last thing you need is a complicated dinner routine. This September, get ahead with seven new grab-and-cook recipes, developed exclusively for Good Food app subscribers. Prep them into bags if you want to get ahead, then, when you’re ready to eat, grab them from the fridge and cook.Each recipe is designed to make the most of Suzanne’s signature batch-cook method, from smoky harissa feta meatballs to crispy pork katsu and a beautiful sesame trout traybake. They’re properly satisfying meals that can be prepped in under an hour…

Whether you’re a novice cook or experienced baker, a set of the best kitchen scales can help you achieve reliably good results.However, there’s a wide choice of models available, from basic offerings that measure in grams and pounds, to high-tech scales that can handle tiny amounts (such as yeast or agar-agar), multiple units of measurement, or large capacities.We put a selection of scales through their paces in a busy kitchen measuring wet and dry ingredients. All our chosen scales were consistent in their measurements and all had their plus points, be it ease of storage, simple cleaning or the exact…

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,…