Jessica Dady
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 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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Vegan basil pesto courgetti with tomatoes and chilli
It takes just four ingredients to make this simple, healthy courgette recipe infused with pesto...
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Vegan chilli pesto tagliatelle
A really simple dish to whip up for lunch or dinner using just five store cupboard ingredients...
By Jessica Dady Published
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Vegan tomato pesto chickpea salad
It takes just 30 minutes to make this vibrant, filling salad with a rich tomato pesto sauce...
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer review: Design Series 4.7L Blossom Artisan
A contemporary stand mixer designed by KitchenAid with a lush thyme-green finish, unique hammered copper mixing bowl and must-have stainless steel attachments...
By Jessica Dady Published
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Best cake turntables for 2023: Lakeland, Amazon and more
Decorating a cake is super easy when you've got a cake turntable. With smooth edges and a professional finish, what more could you want?
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Low calorie breakfast: Breakfast under 100 calories and 200 calories
A roundup of the best low calorie breakfast ideas under 100 calories and under 200 calories - perfect if you're on a diet...
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Best recipe boxes 2023: Must-try recipe box subscription services
Tried and tested, the best recipe box subscription services for 2023, including popular brands such as Gousto and HelloFresh...
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Sausage casserole recipe
This easy sausage casserole recipe combines cannellini beans, plum tomatoes, and potatoes into one hearty dinner...
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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
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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...
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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....
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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