Easy Cook

easycook is a practical, down to earth and straight-talking food magazine. It aims to help busy people feed their families with a minimum of fuss and effort during the week, with more adventurous ideas for when there's a little more time at the weekend. The easy, speedy and healthy recipes are ideal whether you're an experienced cook or you're less confident in the kitchen, and they're all thoroughly tested so they will always work first time. In every issue; over 100 speedy, easy to follow recipes, family recipes for every day of the week, food kids love, store cupboard ideas, easy entertaining and easy baking.

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BANK ON THIS • With its balsamic veg and silky cheese sauce, this will be the best ratatouille you've ever eaten

Super savers • Speedy, easy midweek meals that keep costs down

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • Clever ways to love your leftovers, including budget- and eco-friendly tips

HOW TO USE UP garlic & herb soft cheese • Use up that little bit of leftover soft cheese in one of our quick recipes, from leek mash for a family-dinner side to lunchtime garlicky mushrooms on toast

How to preserve • We know it's only September, but Christmas isn't too far away. Even if you just give a token present to friends and neighbours, the pounds quickly add up. So how about making some gifts this year? If you grab fruit and veg now while they're cheap and in season, you're on to a winner. Time to dig out those empty jars that you've been saving up

Gadget genius • Save on time and electricity costs with our magical microwave meals, ready in 20 minutes or less

15-minute meals • Think you're too busy to cook? Think again! These simple recipes are ready in a flash

In for a penne! • Substantial, healthy and veg-packed pasta suppers

A week of healthy suppers • These hearty, nutritious dinners will help you stay on track during the week

10 ways with tomatoes • Got a glut of tomatoes? Let them shine in one of our affordable, fuss-free recipes

Greater taters • Pep up a classic potato salad with one of our inspired twists

Solo suppers • Eating alone tonight? These recipes pack in flavour and don't take too long to make

The Hairy Bikers’ fuss-free food • Eat well every day with these low-effort, nutritious meals from Si King and Dave Myers

Fuel for School • Every recipe you need to help your kids stay focused and full

Time for lunch • Pack plenty of sustaining, nutritious options to make the school day a produc tive one. Keep choices varied, fresh and delicious – our lunchbox recipes are high in protein, veg, fruit and fibre, but low in fat, salt and sugar. Lunch is an impor tant point in the school day and should provide at least a third of your child's daily requirements – without it, youngs ters struggle to concentrate in the afternoon. We recommend you select a main dish and a snack from our recipes.

Home from school • Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy nibbles. Make sure portion sizes are small, so appetites aren't spoiled for dinner

Sit down to supper • A family meal is the perfect opportunity to ask about everyone's day. These quick options mean more time for chatting

Express to impress • Entertaining friends doesn't have to mean standing over a hot stove for hours. Cook in a flash with our speedy ideas

John's rustic Sunday lunch • MasterChef judge John Torode creates a relaxed family menu for four that's full of big flavours

Plumming around • Put all the intense, fruity tang of cooked fresh plums in your next showstopping dessert

Bake a Wish • If you're celebrating a birthday, there's nothing quite like...