Jessica Dady
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us.
She first joined the team back in 2012 as a Recipes Assistant following her graduation from Brunel University, where she gained a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Communication and Media Studies. Over the years, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside GoodtoKnow's Test Kitchen to create how-to videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. Jessica has also been lucky enough to interview some of the nation's best-loved chefs including Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, and The Hairy Bikers. Along with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has also written for Honest Cooking, Fresh, Essentials, and Eat-In, and has previously worked with BBC, Good Housekeeping, Reader’s Digest, Marks & Spencers, and UKTV Good Food.
When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends (she doesn’t shy away from a muddy hike!) Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies. She is also a massive fan of winter comfort foods and just loves making a chicken casserole with dumplings, homemade chicken and mushroom pie with mashed potatoes, and cottage pie, topped with plenty of cheese.
Latest articles by Jessica Dady
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One pot chicken pepper bake
This one pot chicken pepper bake is so simple to make - pop all the tasty ingredients in one pot and cook for 40 mins. A spicy dinner the whole family will love!
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Chilli potato cakes
Delicious hot or cold and great for a packed lunch, these these chilli potato cakes are as easy to make as chips and have a spicy kick too.
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Ham, bean and potato pie
This ham, bean and potato pie uses ready-made pastry and pre-cooked ham for maximum ease and minimal mess
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Pappardelle with tuna sauce
Ready in just four easy steps, this delicious pappardelle with tuna sauce is a simple dinner option bursting with a rich tomato flavour.
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Creamy bacon and mushroom pasta
This creamy bacon and mushroom pasta is the perfect quick and easy dinner, ready in just 20 minutes. Plus at under 500 calories per serving, it's pretty healthy too.
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Sticky BBQ spatchcock chicken
This sticky BBQ spatchcock chicken recipe is perfect for summer weekends of al fresco dining. Succulent and perfectly cooked, it's a great alternative to the Sunday roast
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Roast chicken
Learn how to roast chicken with our step by step video which will get you perfect results every time you do it.
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The perfect summer Pimm’s
Our perfect summer Pimm’s is ideal for when you're entertaining! Scale the ingredients up or down depending n how many people you've got coming over...
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Potato cakes with sweet chilli Philadelphia dip
The ideal party snack, these potato cakes are so easy to make and are really tasty - especially with some chilly philly dip on the side.
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Chicken kebabs with peanut dip
These chicken kebabs with peanut dip use tender pieces of breast meat in spices and comes with a homemade satay sauce.
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Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken
Our Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken has a tangy sun-dried tomato and balsamic vinegar marinade and only takes 30 minutes to make.
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5 of the best coronation hampers that I'd actually buy (and I've tried 100s)
Celebrate in style with these coronation hampers - fit for royalty...
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Rainbow biscuits
All the colours of the rainbow, these bright and cheery biscuits are easy to make at home. All you need to do is whip up a batch of dough, colour and shape into rainbows - easy!
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Rainbow layer cake
Our five-tier rainbow layer cake is bright, beautiful and surprisingly easy to make. Guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the birthday boy or girl.
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Tuscan bean soup
This Tuscan bean soup is a hearty, healthy soup you can rustle up in minutes. With celery, carrots, fresh thyme and pesto, it's perfect for a cosy night in.
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Bogeyman soup
Bogeyman soup is definitely nothing to be scared of - a gorgeous green healthy soup, full of nutritious vegetables, which the kids might not usually like to eat - just don’t tell them what’s in it.
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Union Jack Jubilee cake
This lovely Union Jack Jubilee cake will be the perfect centre piece for any Jubilee parties you're planning. The simple berry design is easy to do with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
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How to make sausage rolls
Everything you need to know about cooking sausage rolls to perfection. Learn how to make these classic British bakes at home...
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Air fryer chicken goujons with pineapple
Golden breadcrumb-coated air fryer chicken goujons that take just 20 minutes to make in an air fryer...
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Baby-led weaning recipes: 17 easy recipes to make for your baby
Get inspired by these easy baby-led weaning recipes from simple scrambled eggs to flavoursome curries...
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Creme Egg pain au chocolat
Treat the family to these sweet Creme Egg pain au chocolat on Easter morning. Drizzle with Nutella and enjoy
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Easter chocolate torte
A dark and delicious Easter chocolate torte with thick ganache icing, that will keep even chocoholics happy over the Easter period.
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Easter orange cake with lemon icing
This is a light, fresh-tasting alternative to simnel cake at Easter. It's easy to make and kids love getting involved in decorating the top
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How to make Simnel cake
Follow our handy guide and learn how to make Simnel cake from scratch...
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