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Basics
The few skills that make everyday cooking easy.
Buying ready-made foods
When you buy anything ready-made, choose the one whose ingredient list is closest to just the food itself, with no added sugar or salt.
Cook lentils
No soaking needed.
Cook dried beans and chickpeas
Cheaper than tins or jars, and they freeze well.
Cook brown rice or another wholegrain
Make extra, then store it with care.
Quick wholemeal flatbread
No yeast, ready in about 20 minutes.
Roast vegetables
Sweet, easy and good hot or cold.
Make a simple dressing
Better than bought, and it keeps.
Toast nuts and seeds
A few minutes, a lot more flavour.
LeafUp gives general food guidance for adults. It is not medical or dietary advice. With a health condition, during pregnancy or with allergies, ask your doctor or a dietitian.