Jen Bedloe

Former head of food delicious.

Jen is a former head of food at delicious. and known for creating stylish yet achievable recipes with a generous spirit. She is currently group food director at Future PLC, managing the food output across magazines including Woman & Home, Chat and Women’s Weekly. Jen studied communications and media studies at Goldsmiths University before beginning her career at Sainsbury’s Magazine. She built her food skills on set and in the test kitchen, alongside taking courses at Leiths School of Food & Wine. She went on to work on titles including Now and Homes & Gardens at IPC Media and as food director at Time Inc before joining delicious.

Qualifications, achievements and awards

  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wine

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Rum and pineapple mincemeat

Mince pie recipes

Rum and pineapple mincemeat

This rum and pineapple mincemeat adds a tropical twist to your Christmas baking recipes. The mincemeat gets better with maturing,...

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Mince pie crumble traybake

Christmas baking recipes

Mince pie crumble traybake

This mince pie crumble-topped traybake combines two of the most comforting winter treats: mince pies and crumble! This traybake is...

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Mince pie loaf cake with streusel filling

Christmas baking recipes

Mince pie loaf cake with streusel filling

This mince pie streusel loaf cake makes an alternative Christmas cake with a hidden surprise in the middle. This festive...

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Dundee cake

Christmas cake recipes

Dundee cake

A Dundee cake makes a lighter take on the traditional Christmas cake. It’s a less rich, crumblier alternative to the...

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Pigs in blankets traybake

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Pigs in blankets traybake

If pigs in blankets are your favourite Christmas side dish, you’re in for a treat. This pigs-in-blankets traybake is full...

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Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

Make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes

Oreo cookie chocolate trifle

This Oreo cookie trifle is set to be a new festive favourite and requires just 20 minutes of prep plus...

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Sourdough pizza

Pizza recipes

Sourdough pizza

Sourdough pizza takes a little more time than dough made with instant yeast, but the results are worth it. This...

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Pork cheddar and onion sausage rolls

Sausage roll recipes

Pork cheddar and onion sausage rolls

Is the sausage roll an essential part of any picnic? We certainly think so. These pork, cheddar and onion sausage...

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Corned beef hash

Midweek meal recipes

Corned beef hash

The classic storecupboard recipe of corned beef hash has become part of the British food psyche: crispy yet squidgy and...

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Banana bread

Banana bread recipes

Banana bread

Our classic banana bread recipe is simple to make, and you can even make it in an air fryer if...

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Toffee apple sticky toffee pudding

Halloween recipes

Toffee apple sticky toffee pudding

Round off a sumptuous Sunday roast with this twist on a classic sticky toffee pudding. delicious. food editor Jen added...

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Toffee apples

Bonfire Night recipes

Toffee apples

You can eat these sweet treats straight-up or, for the ultimate dessert, add them to the top of our toffee...

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Hot and sour chicken soup

Delicious recipes for one person

Hot and sour chicken soup

A nourishing Asian soup that’s just the tonic for a fast day, or to kick-start a healthy eating week. Looking...

Dairy-free
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“The best cooks cook for love”

Features

“The best cooks cook for love”

Food editor Jen Bedloe's lightbulb moment was at the age of 14 on a hungry afternoon after school...

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Giant pan cookie

Biscuit recipes

Giant pan cookie

Serve our giant skillet pan cookie whilst still warm and gooey from the oven, with plenty of vanilla ice cream....

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Curried parsnip soup

Parsnip recipes

Curried parsnip soup

If it’s a spicy parsnip soup you’re after, our curried parsnip soup is sure to deliver. This gently spiced soup...

Freezable Vegan Vegetarian
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