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With the festive calendar filling up and spending creeping up, midweek dinners need to stay simple and affordable. This month’s midweek meal plan is designed for two: five recipes, all under £3 per serving and on the table in 45 minutes or less, with most ready in just 30. That leaves a little more of the evening, and a little more of the budget, for everything else on your list.These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to keep dinner quick and cost-conscious without it feeling l

The Good Food podcastChef and content creator Martyn Odell, known as Lagom Chef, joins Samuel Goldsmith to talk about his new cookbook, Eat the Food You Buy. Martyn's book is built around 15 everyday ingredients, the ones most likely to be thrown away. He explains how his 'mind maps' turn a single potato into 15 different meals, and why tasting at every step is the quickest way to learn to cook by instinct. He shares how ADHD shapes his creative process, how he went from an Edinburgh Fringe stag

This simple white chocolate and Biscoff fudge is spiced with cinnamon and topped with crunchy biscuits – delicious with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up

Switch up your breakfast routine or bake this all-in-one banana bread for a snack. It's made with with vanilla protein powder to keep you fuelled

Make this retro South African treat everyone will love. Creamy and minty, it is wonderfully easy to bring together and tastes even better when made ahead

Golden and crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. Eat these vetkoek warm, split and filled with mince, cheese, or butter and golden syrup

Crisp and golden on the outside, these South African doughnuts are soaked in a cold, fragrant syrup. You can make the syrup the day before

Looking for a food- or drink-oriented Christmas gift? Look no further. We've compiled some of the very best presents for the budding chefs, passionate foodies and kitchen gadget lovers in your life. For a dose of gift magic, why not treat others or yourself to homeware too, from kitchen accessories and cookware to unique handmade tableware. These are the ultimate Christmas foodie gifts to give to someone special this year.From gourmet food gifts that tickle the tastebuds, to your favourite food

What's a kitchen without an oven? A study by Statista found that 90% of households in the UK own an oven, which is unsurprising given they’re the appliance of choice for cakes, bakes and your Sunday roast.So whether your oven needs replacing, you’re looking for an upgrade or you're after a new model to fit your kitchen redesign, it’s important to pick the right one for your family and budget.We’ve found the best models for a range of price points – from basic but effective budget models to blowo

View Green Video on the source website This is always a busy month, with preparations for the festive break starting to demand more of our time and attention. To lend a helping hand, there are some great November seasonal food, such as leafy greens that can be wilted in a flash or more robust root veg that, once cooked, can be used as a base for quick meals when time is tight.Beetroot is particularly useful as it has a long season and is packed with vitamins and minerals. Plus, the leaves can be

With just a few kitchen cupboard ingredients and basic supplies, you can keep little ones busy for hours at home with these activities for kids. Perfect for when they’re home from school or if there’s a rainy day ahead, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for indoor projects that are cheap and cheerful – you’ll often save money on the shop-bought version while encouraging plenty of imaginative play along the way.Most of these activities take less than 30 minutes before the kids can get stuck in, u

Decorate your house this Halloween with our simple pumpkin carving ideas. Fill your home with flickering lights, spine-chilling shadows, ghostly faces or sweet, seasonal creatures. Host your own family carving competition and see who can create the most spooky pumpkin.For even more inspiration for ghoulish gourds, check out our printable pumpkin carving stencil and templates. Set yourself a challenge and try our haunted house motif or a daring Dalek.Wondering what to do with your leftover pumpki

A good casserole dish, or dutch oven, is one of the most useful pieces of kit I own. It’s the kind of pan I reach for when I’m making soups, stews, slow-cooked dishes or rich sauces and it earns its keep because it can go from hob to oven without a second thought.The best ones are also good-looking enough to bring straight to the table, which means less washing-up and more time eating. Cast iron can feel pricey, but a well-made dish will last for decades and only gets better with use. That said,

It's no wonder slow cookers are a much-loved piece of equipment in the kitchen; who doesn't love the aroma of coming home to dinner, cooked and ready to serve? Yet, this is only one of the many benefits of using one.The cost of a standalone slow cooker is moderate and a multi-cooker with a slow cooker function may cost more, but you are also buying several functions. After your initial investment, though, the running costs compared to conventional ovens make either of these super-economical to r

You might have television or magazine subscriptions, but how about truly treating yourself with a chocolate subscription? Subscribe to a monthly chocolate delivery and you'll never run out of chocolate again. Or, give a chocolate subscription as a gift to the chocolate fan in your life.There's a wide range of chocolate subscriptions on the market, from big brands such as Hotel Chocolat to luxurious truffle deliveries, small-batch bean-to-bar brands or cosy hot chocolate-filled boxes. A box of fr

Most people can get enough vitamins and minerals from a healthy, balanced diet. However, some people may need to take extra supplements to support the body and its functions. This may be due to age, health conditions, where you live, and more. In these cases, it may be necessary to supplement in order to make sure you’re not at risk of developing any health issues. Being deficient in calcium, for example, is dangerous for our bones, but those who don’t eat dairy, like vegans, may be low.In gener

The Good Food podcastIn his first ever food interview, Queen guitarist Sir Brian May sits down with Sam to talk about the meals, memories and beliefs that shape how he eats, and about Red Special Gin, the spirit he's just created. Brian remembers his dad's prized runner beans and seaside prawns on childhood holidays. He talks about building his famous Red Special guitar with his father, why he plays with a sixpence and how calamansi oranges from his own greenhouse ended up in the gin. View oEmbe

If you're not a fan of traditional turkey or ham and fancy a change this Christmas, try our mouth-watering alternative Christmas dinners and desserts. Plan the ultimate Christmas dinner with hearty sharing recipes, including our vibrant veggie mains using seasonal ingredients.Looking for even more stunning Christmas centrepieces? Check out our fabulous collection of roasts, pies and pastries.Check out our ideas below, then have a look at our vegetarian Christmas recipes, freezable Christmas cent

A luxury hamper under the Christmas tree really does give you that magical feeling – and if it's homemade, you can feel truly smug.It makes a thoughtful, personal gift, and you can save cash by eschewing expensive shop-bought versions. And, the beauty of doing it yourself is that you can make it as simple or luxurious as you like.Here are our top tips for hamper success, including recipe choices and presentation advice.Get more inspiration from our pick of the best Christmas gifts for foodies an

Keep little hands busy on a rainy day with this easy salt dough recipe, using ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard.Kids can shape and paint their own creations, from simple models to salt dough ornaments for the tree, making Christmas salt dough crafts a fun festive activity. Just remind little ones that salt dough is not edible.For more hands-on crafts, see how to make slime, air-dry clay, paper mache, salt dough, bubble mixture, bath bombs, oobleck and moon sand with affordabl