Cook better, bit by bit.
I’m Diane, a UK-based home cook and content creator. Better Bit By Bit is a practical cooking hub designed to help you ship dinner with confidence. The value proposition is simple: flavour-first recipes, streamlined methods, and small, repeatable wins that compound over time.
What you’ll find here
- Weeknight Winners: low-lift mains that deliver impact without complexity.
- One-Pan & Traybakes: fewer dishes, more throughput.
- Meal Prep & Freezer Heroes: batching strategies that actually reheat well.
- Veggie Mains: plant-forward plates that feel like dinner, not a side quest.
- Healthy & Light: nutrient-smart recipes without the lecture.
- Baking & Sweet Things: reliable bakes you can reproduce, not gamble on.
- Sauces & Condiments: flavour multipliers for everything else.
- Breakfast & Brunch: fast tracks for busy mornings.
- Drinks & Smoothies: from protein-balanced to just-for-fun.
- Kitchen Basics & How-Tos: knife skills, timings, and “why it works.”
My approach
- Flavour-first: layered seasoning, acidity, texture.
- Operationally simple: clear steps, minimal kit, supermarket-friendly ingredients.
- Time-boxed: realistic prep and cook times, with notes for faster paths.
- Data-friendly: metric by default, cup conversions included. UK spelling, global usability.
- Sustainable mindset: pantry-first swaps and waste-reduction tips where they make sense.
Editorial standards (how I test)
- I cook each recipe multiple times and capture timing deltas.
- I offer substitutions for common allergens and availability gaps.
- I flag make-ahead, freeze, and reheat options.
- I provide doneness cues so you’re not chained to a timer.
- Nutrition info is an estimate, not medical guidance.
Tooling and measurements
- Temperatures in °C and °F.
- Weights in grams, with cup equivalents where sensible.
- Pan sizes and equipment are always specified. No guesswork.
Accessibility & dietary notes
I’m not a diet site, but I provide pathways: gluten-free swaps, dairy-light options, and plant-based alternatives when they won’t compromise flavour or structure. If a recipe can’t take a swap, I’ll say so upfront.
About me
I’m Diane, UK-based and mildly obsessed with making dinner less chaotic. I’ve worked across content, social, and product storytelling, so I treat recipes like mini projects: scoped, tested, iterated. I believe good cooking is a repeatable process, not a personality trait.
Community and cadence
New recipes and how-tos roll out on a consistent schedule. You’ll see seasonal edits, pantry resets, and occasional deep dives on techniques that move the needle in real kitchens.
Governance, disclosures, and transparency
Some posts may include affiliate links. They never change your price and they don’t dictate editorial decisions. When sponsorships exist, they’re labelled. Privacy and data policies are documented on the site.
Thanks for being here. Let’s make dinner work harder for you, one small improvement at a time.