Good Food
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items: Quick Christmas menu
items: 15 New Year’s Eve dinner ideas
items: Traditional Christmas dinner menu
items: 20 cider recipes
items: Top 12 most comforting pudding recipes
items: Last-minute Halloween party ideas
items: Top 10 ways to use up a garden glut
items: How a sleep clinic helped me overcome my tracker obsession and solved my nighttime worries
items: 10 beer cocktails you can make in minutes
items: The best charcoal barbecues under £100

Quick Christmas menu
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas drinks
subject: Christmas menu
subject: classic christmas dinner
subject: easy christmas
subject: Entertaining
subject: Fast
subject: Festive
subject: Festive dessert
subject: festive starters
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Quick
subject: Quick Christmas
subject: Speedy
subject: speedy christmas mains
subject: Traditional
description: Spare yourself hours in the kitchen with our time-saving Christmas dinner menu. From simple starters to alternative mains, this year's festive prep will be easier than ever
encoded: It’s perfectly reasonable to want to avoid hours chained to the stove on the big day. There are plenty of festive recipes that take minutes rather than hours, slashing cooking time and giving you more time to spend with your friends and family. The key to speedy delivery is minimal prep time, so we’ve tried to keep it short with our choices. We've compiled a selection of recipes for each course, so you can tailor your festive menu to suit the size of your festive gathering. For more inspiration, check out our quick Christmas recipes. Using your microwave is another great way to reduce cooking time, so check out our microwave Christmas recipes. Get a head start on your cooking to make Christmas Day a breeze. You can pop dishes in the oven or reheat them at your leisure by preparing them in advance. Explore our make-ahead Christmas recipes, ranging from delightful canapés to indulgent desserts. We also have many more helpful Christmas menus for all purposes and group sizes. If you want to keep Christmas special but within your means, check out our budget Christmas menu. If you’re running behind on Christmas prep, check out our last minute Christmas menu. Try our vegetarian or vegan Christmas menu options if you’re catering to guests who don’t eat meat. Whether planning a cosy celebration for two or hosting a lively gathering, we've got you covered with our festive menus. Delight in our Christmas menu for two, perfect for an intimate affair, or impress a crowd with our Christmas menu for a crowd—each designed to bring festive cheer to your table. Christmas morning Base your breakfast around eggs or whip up some speedy pancakes. Both cook in minutes and provide a suitably savoury start to a day of serious feasting. Combine fried eggs, avocados, chutney and cream cheese in our breakfast naans for a flavoursome breakfast that takes just 10 minutes. It also counts as one of your 5-a-day, setting you up for some serious indulgence later. Get more quick breakfast inspiration…

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15 New Year’s Eve dinner ideas
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Celebration menu
subject: Date night
subject: Dinner party
subject: Meal for two
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: New Year's eve
subject: NYE ideas
subject: Party food
subject: Romantic meal
description: Staying in on New Year's Eve this year? Our extra-special recipes will help you see in 2023 in style. Discover our favourite ideas
encoded: Whether you are celebrating New Year's Eve or Hogmanay, cooking at home on New Year’s Eve is a quiet, but no less special way to see in the new year. As you'll save on a restaurant meal, drinks, taxis and more, you can justify splashing out on premium ingredients, whether that's a platter of oysters or the best cheeseboard money can buy. After all, 31 December is a night to treat yourself. Find inspiration from drinks to vegetarian options in our helpful New Year’s Eve menu. We've rounded up our most luxurious, indulgent and memorable meals to serve up on New Year's Eve – we're talking feasts that are so good, they're worth staying in to enjoy. Read on to discover our celebration recipes for dining before the clock strikes midnight. If you're having a New Year's Eve party at home, be sure to serve up some of our favourite New Year's Eve party cocktails and keep your guests satisfied with our New Year's Eve party food. If you’re keeping it close with just the family then we have our family New Year’s Eve recipes that will satisfy kids and grandparents alike. The best New Year's Eve dinner ideas 1. Squash & blue cheese wellington This is a true celebratory classic, and we have plenty of wellington inspiration if you're planning to make one for New Year's Eve. There's the classic beef version, as well as twists such as pork, veggie, vegan and sausage in our ultimate wellington collection. And yes, the sausage version is essentially a giant sausage roll, a dish we'll always welcome with open arms. 2. Spicy clam & kale linguine Silky pasta with fresh steamed shellfish makes a great meal for two, and is quick to make, so you'll have more time to enjoy yourself. Ask your fishmonger for advice on what's in season in December – expect clams, oysters and mussels – and pair your pasta with a wine, like a bright white with mineral notes to complement the seafood. 3. Spiced duck breasts with sticky clementine sauce Make the most of your air fryer to make this stylish dinner with…

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Traditional Christmas dinner menu
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas day
subject: Christmas dinner
subject: Christmas menu
subject: classic christmas dinner
subject: Entertaining
subject: Festive
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Traditional
description: Serve a traditional Christmas dinner menu filled with classic dishes, including smoked salmon starters, roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding.
encoded: We’re all for breaking with convention and trying something new on special occasions, but sometimes only classic dishes will do on Christmas Day. We’ve put together a menu of our favourite traditional festive recipes for inspiration. This menu serves eight, but we’ve also included alternative options if you’re catering for less or more guests. Our helpful Christmas portion planner will make sure you serve the perfect amount. For even more inspiration, see our Christmas dinner hub and more Christmas menu ideas. Classic Christmas dinner menu Christmas morning ideas Bake this Middle Eastern-inspired loaf to serve for a festive brunch. To make things extra-indulgent, spread thick slices with our moreish honey & tahini butter. Twisted spiced bread with honey & tahini butter Breakfast casserole Cured salmon build-your-own bagel board Gingerbread pancakes Mushroom brunch Brioche breakfast bake with crispy bacon See more Christmas breakfast recipes Christmas dinner ideas Starters Perfect pâté, parfait & pickles Pâté, terrine or parfait are perfect make-ahead starters. Take them out the fridge just before serving and put on a serving platter with toasts or, for even less hassle, oatcakes or crackers. Our homemade fig chutney is also a sweet and sticky accompaniment. Port & chicken liver pâté Chicken liver pâté Smoked salmon, dill & lemon pâté Duck & pork terrine with cranberries & pistachios More Christmas pâté recipes Prawn cocktails Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas starter. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it's a flavour-packed modern twist. Rainbow prawn cocktails Cucumber prawn cocktail cups Classic prawn cocktail Prawn cocktail squares Prawn cocktail cups See more prawn cocktail recipes Smoked salmon Keep things light before the onslaught of roast dinner with all the trimmings. Stocking smoked salmon in your fridge is a wise choice at Christmas. Make a canapé classic of salmon & herb blinis, which you can rustle up in less than 20 minutes…

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20 cider recipes
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Drinks
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Cider
subject: drinks section
subject: Natalie hardwick
description: We love cider chilled in summer, mulled for winter and in pint-sized portions all year round. Use the tangy drink in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes
encoded: Cooking with cider? Whether you’re partial to a cloudy cidre Breton, prefer a can of flavoured fizzy stuff, or avoid it like the plague, cider is certainly a drink worth talking about. The large range of products that fall under the umbrella category of cider are incredibly distinct, meaning with a little digging, most people will find something to suit their palate. But, if you’re firmly in the ‘no’ camp, cider can still be enjoyed in cooking – in fact, some people would say it’s the best way to showcase its flavour. Not sure what to match it with? Follow our lead with these winning combinations... If you've got a glut, try our pear recipes and apple recipes. Looking for cider recommendations? Find out the best cider taste tested, then discover our ways to cook with beer, learn about types of beer and read our vegan beer taste test. What food does cider pair well with? Cider can be paired with a variety of foods, including both sweet and savoury. When it comes to savoury, cider works well with meats such as pork and chicken due to their milder flavour. For cheese, a classic combination is cheddar and cider, but it can also be served with creamier varieties such as brie and camembert. Think about the acidity of the cider too – drier ciders work well with heavier meals as the acidity cuts through the fat. Seafood is also a great choice with cider as an alternative to a dry white wine. As you might expect, any dessert made with apples pairs well with cider, and in general most fruit desserts can work with cider too. Creamy, rich desserts, for the reason mentioned above, also complement cider well. Caramel desserts are a great combination too, think toffee apples! Sparkling cider works well with both sweet and savoury, and in particular its carbonation helps to cut through richer dishes. 20 cider recipes 1. Sticky cider onion hot dogs Cooked in cider, these hot dogs take on an irresistible sweet and sticky flavour that your barbecue guests will love. Now find out our h…

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Top 12 most comforting pudding recipes
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Crumble
subject: Dessert
subject: Easy dessert
subject: Easy pudding
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Pudding
subject: Puddings
subject: self saucing pudding
subject: Steamed pudding
subject: Sticky toffee pudding
subject: Storecupboard
description: Looking for a dessert to warm the cockles and put a smile on your face? These feel-good comforting puddings are easy enough for cosy nights in.
encoded: There are desserts, and then there are puddings. Puddings transcend the realms of ‘sweet course that ends a meal' to occupy a higher food plane, one that warms you from within and leaves you feeling deeply comforted. Often, the urge for pudding comes at unexpected times after an evening meal, on those nights when a pang for something sweet takes hold. To serve those emergency situations, we’ve not only rounded-up our most comforting puddings, but we've specifically chosen recipes that can be ready in under an hour (in some cases, less than 20 minutes). But, beyond that – because we are truly committed to last-minute pudding problem-solving – we’ve picked recipes with minimal ingredients, some of which use common storecupboard staples, like canned fruit and ready-made cheats. So, put on your comfies, plant yourself on the sofa and bring on the hug-in-a-bowl – here are our top 10 most-warming pudding recipes that are guaranteed to hit the spot. For more ideas, see our nostalgic traditional pudding recipes or the indulgent British classic, queen of puddings. And, don't forget our decadent self-saucing pudding recipes. Try our best ever family puddings, or take a trip down memory lane with our best school dinner puddings. For food ideas during the colder months, check out our comfort food recipes, including more of our comforting dessert recipes. There's more where that came from with indulgent baking recipes and seasonal ideas for warming winter desserts. If you're feeling extra-autumnal or want to host a dinner party this season, try out our top 10 autumn recipes. Best comforting puddings 1. Coconut, rum & raisin rice pudding We love rice pudding on many levels, not least the whimsical nostalgia factor. This dish is also one of the most inclusive on our list, as it's gluten-free. While we love a bowl of canned rice pudding with a dollop of jam, this deluxe version takes it to another level. The base includes butter, coconut milk and double cream, all perked up by a ru…

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Last-minute Halloween party ideas
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: 31st october
subject: all hallows eve
subject: Entertaining
subject: halloweeen
subject: Halloween
subject: Haloween
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Party
description: Has 31 October crept up on you this year? Find out how to throw a last-minute Halloween party. We have all the tips, tricks and delicious treats you need.
encoded: Anyone who says Halloween is just for kids hasn’t been to the right party. Grown-ups can enjoy bowls of grog, novelty playlists, clever canapés and the opportunity to wear a wig, too. But, organising an impressive costume is a feat in itself, let alone worrying about spooky décor and freakish food. Thankfully, we have ideas that are simple and quick to make. Read on to find out how to put together a monster bash in super-quick time. See our ultimate selection of Halloween recipes, then try our easy Halloween recipes, Halloween party food recipes, adult Halloween party ideas, best Halloween party snacks and Halloween recipes to make with kids. 1. Prepare your Halloween pumpkin Make a Halloween lantern The evening of 31 October is no time to practise your sculpting skills – follow our easy video guide to carving a pumpkin and keep things simple by using one of our handy templates. Choose from a bat, witch or haunted house design, tape it to your squash, then mark the outline using a skewer to get a head-start on the carving process. Simpler still, our hole-punched lantern can be achieved in minutes – just use an apple corer for an instant lantern. Add a candle and dim those lights. Or, make a pumpkin bowl: Slash your pumpkin in half, horizontally – a serrated knife may make this easier – and use it as a decorative treasure trove. Hollow it out so there’s enough space to fit a glass bowl, then fill it with sweets, as shown in the following video: View Green Video on the source website Find more delicious ways to use up your pumpkin: Pumpkin hummus 10 new ways with pumpkin How to use pumpkin seeds Our best ever pumpkin soup recipes 2. Ideas for spooky snacks Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers Assemble a Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers for a party spread suitable for adults. You'll need a selection of cheeses, including an orange one, blue-veined variety, white option, and if you can find it, a charcoal-coated cheese. Then, serve with homemade creepy c…

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Top 10 ways to use up a garden glut
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: August
subject: Autumn
subject: Garden glut
subject: Harvest
subject: harvest festival
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Seasonal
subject: September
description: Too much of a good thing should never go to waste. See our tips for using up surplus fruit and veg at the end of summer – bake them into delicious cakes, make them into condiments and more.
encoded: With autumn comes the harvest, but before we enter the realm of pumpkins and parsnips, it’s time to reap the rewards of a summer spent in the garden. As September dawns, it’s time to take stock of those abundant plants – depending on your location and weather conditions, courgettes, marrows, tomatoes, chillies and aubergines all tend to flourish over the summer. To make the most of these hardy ingredients, try our top 10 ways to use up a garden glut. 1. Autumn salad Native courgette season comes to an end in September. Pick them while they’re young to ensure plenty of flavour, then serve in this vibrant autumnal veggie salad alongside carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and olives, all drizzled with a zingy saffron dressing. Autumn vegetable salad 2. Semi-dried tomatoes Whether you’ve happened upon some discount plum tomatoes at the supermarket or have a handful of cherry tomatoes from your garden, all shapes and sizes of tomatoes work in this Mediterranean-inspired recipe. Once roasted, pack into jars with olive oil then serve on pizzas, in salads and sauces, or straight from the fridge. They'll keep for up to a week. Semi-dried tomatoes 3. Gingery plum cake British plums are at their peak between August and October. They come in many varieties, but those that are firm to the touch work best in this moist and spicy traybake, as they'll keep their shape and create a rustic checkerboard-style finish. If you don’t have plums, raspberries could work as a replacement. Gingery plum cake Discover more plum recipes and plum cake recipes. 4. Slow-cooked marrow Marrows are essentially super-sized courgettes. This means the flavour is slightly diluted, but as a result, the mild and creamy flesh can handle a range of accompaniments. This comforting veggie stew melds together a mouthwatering combination of greens, herbs and spices that also delivers four of your five-a-day. The slow cooking process ensures a fall-apart texture, perfect for dunking in crusty sourdough or serving alongsi…

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How a sleep clinic helped me overcome my tracker obsession and solved my nighttime worries
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date: 2025-06-12T10:43:35.000Z
creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Guide
subject: Health
subject: Wellness
subject: How to
subject: goodhealth
subject: how to get to sleep
subject: Wellbeing
description: Abandoning my sleep tracker proved that going back to basics is the best way to a dreamy sleep
encoded: My midlife crisis came in the form of a black silicone wristwatch. I turned 40 this year and right on cue became hyper-fixated with my wellbeing and longevity. As well as rattling through life plied with supplements, the sleep tracker I was gifted for my 40th became a handy lifestyle aid. But it wasn’t long before it began to rule my life. Sleep trackers are phenomenally popular (one study showed one in three Americans have used one), whether they are integrated within a fitness tracker or a device in their own right, like an Oura Ring. But their effectiveness is questionable – while they do a good job of tracking overall sleep duration, the sleep cycle monitoring is more indicative than an exact science. This information didn’t stop me instantly checking my deep sleep levels and daily readiness score (a tracker’s calculation of how well recovered your body is after sleep) each morning – and the results were usually disappointing. My quest for optimum rest became an obsession. I have an entire library of lavender-based products. White noise is my most-played jam on Spotify. My days became framed around how early I could get into bed. Despite these militant efforts, I was constantly tired as well as downbeat from my poor tracker credentials. I started to struggle to drift off due to fretting about achieving sleep perfection. Being knackered is no new thing – I have two small children and a busy career, travel a lot and do intense exercise. And, of course, these issues are far from unique to me. We’re living through an ‘exhaustion epidemic’ – 50-70 million Americans have disordered sleep and one in eight Britons is tired all the time. Studies have shown we’re sleeping more than ever but we’re just as tired. For my fellow worn-out warriors, the impact of poor-quality sleep will be grimly familiar: physical and mental health problems, reduced cognitive function, poor productivity, appetite dysregulation and mood changes. It even carries a higher risk of death. It can im…

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10 beer cocktails you can make in minutes
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creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Drinks
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Barbecue
subject: Beer
subject: beer cocktails
subject: Cocktails
subject: Drink
subject: Father's day
subject: IPA
subject: Lager
subject: Michelada
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: New Year's eve
subject: Party
subject: sporting event
subject: Summer drink
subject: Summer party
subject: world cup
description: Our refreshing beer cocktails are versatile, easy to make and perfect for hot summer nights. Try a Mexican-inspired michelada or a caffeine-spiked stout.
encoded: If the words ‘beer’ and ‘cocktail’ said concurrently makes you wince, we urge you to reconsider. Quality beer is nuanced while having lots of body, making it a great product for adding length and flavour to a spirit-based drink. The key to success is identifying the main flavours of your brew, then complementing them with other additions to build a punchy drink that’ll quench a thirst in fine fashion. If you're looking for even more creative drinks recipes and drinks inspiration, check out our drinks hub. We've also got plenty more beer cocktail recipes, beer recipes and cocktail recipes to try, plus we've chosen the best beer gifts for a beer lover. If you’re still not convinced, read on to discover our tasting notes, recipe ideas and how to avoid mixology mayhem. What beer to use Lager This all depends on how confident you are in your beer knowledge. Lager is a safe bet as it’s fairly neutral and has the kind of sprightly tingle that gives a long cocktail a boost. If you really want to keep things simple, go for a shandy – it is a blended beer drink after all. Start using a 50:50 ratio, blending your lager with cloudy lemonade, a combination of citrus juice and soda or blood orange aranciata. IPA This heavily-hopped beer usually comes loaded with lots of different flavour notes, most typically citrus, herbal, floral or bitter. There's no hard and fast rule here, so identify the strongest characteristic and match it with spirits accordingly – a citrusy IPA would work well with a lemon or orange-tinged spirit, while something herbal may work with a botanical gin. We really like American-style IPAs with tonnes of carbonation and body, so if you can, pick up something from a small, experimental craft brewery. Wheat beer Treat hazy wheat beer in much the same way – it’s not hopped like IPA, but its flavour comes from aromatics, and you'll usually find it tastes bitter, smoky, herby and lemony, so create your cocktail recipe accordingly. Stout When it comes to dark and …

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The best charcoal barbecues under £100
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date: 2025-03-31T15:32:30.000Z
creator: Natalie Hardwick – Head of Digital Delivery, goodfood.com
subject: Review
subject: Al fresco
subject: Barbecue
subject: barbecue food
subject: Barbie
subject: Barney Desmazery
subject: BBQ
subject: Budget
subject: Burger
subject: Grill
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: portable barbecue
subject: Ribs
subject: Summer
description: We reviewed charcoal barbecues that cost under £100 to find the best cheap BBQs for summer entertaining.
encoded: No matter where you are in the world, as soon as the sun comes out, it's hard to beat cooking outdoors on an open flame. Buying a barbecue for the first time can be daunting. Fancy electric or gas grills can cost the earth, while traditional coal barbecues range from rickety but fit-for-purpose budget grills, to enamelled kettle barbecues that wouldn’t look out of place on a Texan range. We love the primal process of creating fire ourselves, so we whittled down our testing group to charcoal barbecues only. Read our full list of the best charcoal barbecues to buy or take a look at the best electric barbecues. Best budget charcoal barbecues at a glance Best budget barrel barbecue: Argos Home charcoal oil drum barbecue, £50 Best basic charcoal barbecue: VonHaus Barrel charcoal barbecue, £69.99 Best large charcoal barbecue: Lifestyle 22" kettle charcoal barbecue, £41.99 Best multi-functional barbecue: Bar-Be-Quick Tandoori Smoker and Grill, £85 Best overall budget barbecue: Weber compact 47 charcoal barbecue, £75.99 Best smoker barbecue hybrid: Bar-Be-Quick smoker and grill barbecue, £85 Best budget charcoal barbecues under £100 Argos Home charcoal oil drum barbecue Available from Argos (£50) Best budget barrel barbecue Pros: Easy to use and light Good heat coverage Effective heat distribution Cons: No tool storage Poor quality in parts Star rating: 4/5 Compared to other charcoal barbecues on the market, Argos' basic barrel barbecue offers excellent value for money. An obvious strength is the price point. For under £50 you're afforded plenty of cooking space for two, or elements for four people. The efficiency and quality of cooking is worth more than £40 alone. Vents in the bottom basin feed the coals with air to keep them heated. The shape of the barbecue means it's easy to achieve an even coal distribution so cool spots that are common in kettle barbecues are easily avoided. For the money, you can't get much better. Read our full Argos Home charcoal oil drum barbecue…

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