# Natalie Cassidy on Family, Food and Fresh Starts

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Podcast: [Good Food](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-food-543685)
Published: 2026-07-21T05:00:00+00:00
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This week, actor, presenter and podcast host Natalie Cassidy sits down with Samuel Goldsmith to talk about the food that has shaped her life. From treasured memories of her mum's traditional cooking to winning Cooking with the Stars, Natalie shares how food has always been at the heart of family, comfort and celebration. They chat about her new memoir Happy Days, life after EastEnders, why she's happiest cooking a Sunday roast, and the Italian family meals she could eat every day. Natalie also reveals her biggest kitchen disasters (including a memorable raw chicken Kyiv incident), her love of M&S crisps and wine, and the Good Food recipe she swears by for perfect Yorkshire puddings. Plus, she picks her dream EastEnders cooking team, shares her favourite foodie finds from the Good Food Show, and answers our quick-fire food questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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