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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Beer-battered fish
This beer battered fish recipe leaves you with a crisp and golden brown skin which is delicious. Serve your deep-fried fish with chips and mushy peas
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker review
A multi-functional frozen dessert maker by Ninja Kitchen with seven pre-set programmes and Ninja Creamify Technology...
By Jessica Dady Published
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Best chocolate hampers for Christmas 2022: Hotel Chocolat, Lindt and more
If you're looking to gift a chocolate hamper this Christmas, we've tried and tested the best for 2022...
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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How to cook a turkey: The ultimate step-by-step guide
Learn how to cook a turkey and prepare it for Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving meal....
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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KitchenAid Artisan 1.5L Kettle review
A modern, sleek kettle designed by KitchenAid with easy-to-use temperature control and efficient boiling function…
By Jessica Dady Published
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Best Christmas food 2022: Tried and tested Christmas award winners
From Christmas pudding to dessert, from turkey to mince pies, here is the best Christmas food for 2022...
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Cyber Monday Home Appliance Deals LIVE: Offers on coffee machines, air fryers, KitchenAid and more
The Goodto team have done the research and shared the best Cyber Monday home appliance deals in our live blog on everything from air fryers to coffee machines and microwaves.
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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Sangria cocktail
This is a basic Sangria recipe, but you can add as many of your favourite fruits, spices (like cloves) and alcohol as you like.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Easy Mojito cocktail
This easy mojito cocktail is the perfect way to make the classic Cuban drink with as little fuss as possible...
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Redcurrant gin
If you like sloe gin, you'll love this redcurrant gin too. Homemade with fresh redcurrants, leave it to mature for three months and you have a lovely sweet, fruity liqueur.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Best Christmas food gifts 2022: Tried and tested stocking filler ideas
What better way to spread festive cheer than with a Christmas food gift? From chocolate to booze, here are this year's favourites...
By Jessica Dady Published
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Best gin advent calendars 2022: Classic flavours, pink gin and gin liqueurs
You won’t find any chocolate behind the doors of these impressive gin advent calendars...
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Best wine advent calendars 2022: Red, white, rose and sparkling
A great selection of wine advent calendars to choose from this year including a personalised option...
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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Best alcohol advent calendars 2022: Gin, beer, Prosecco and more
Think wine, beer, gin, spirit and liqueur advent calendars, and more - you're going to be spoilt for choice this year...
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Best cheese advent calendars: Amazon, Ocado, and more
Here are the best cheese advent calendars for this year, including an indulgent calendar from Paxton & Whitfield...
By Jessica Dady Published
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Best beer advent calendars 2022: Craft beer, IPA and lager
Forget chocolate advent calendars, beer advent calendars are all the rage this year...
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
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20 of the best Slimming World cakes and desserts
Following the Slimming World plan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favourite cakes and desserts. A lighter choice for all…
By Jessica Dady Published
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Roast bacon joint
A roast bacon joint is something a little different for your Sunday roast, plus it's a great choice if you're on a tight budget, being cheaper and quicker to cook.
By Jessica Dady Published
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How to donate to a food bank - and food bank donations near me
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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How to freeze food: Our money-saving guide to using your freezer
A freezer can be a great tool in saving money on your food shop - you just need to know how - we're here to help you do exactly that!
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Monkfish with Parma ham
Monkfish with Parma ham is a brilliant combination of delicate white fish with a salty, crisp ham topping. Just perfect for a special night in.
By Jessica Dady Published
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Nutella chocolate cake
This delicious rich Nutella chocolate cake is a simple recipe that uses the gooey, delicious chocolate spread in the sponge and as the filling and topping - it's an easy and delicious bake
By Jessica Dady Published
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Baby food: Squash purée
Butternut squash purée is perfect food for growing babies-rich in minerals and vitamins, and with a sweet and mild taste. This is a super simple recipe for babies
By Jessica Dady Published
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Simple cheese straws
This simple cheese straws recipe shows you how to make an old fashioned favourite. Serve them with drinks or as a tasty snack.
By Jessica Dady Published