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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GOLD STAR! • Our twist on a classic dessert combines dark-golden caramel sauce and crisp pastry with meltingly soft pears

Christmas gift guide

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

HOW TO spatchcock a chicken • Cook a whole chicken in less time by spatchcocking it – you'll get a crispier skin too. Grab a pair of kitchen scissors and follow these three simple steps to master the technique

MELTDOWN!

Something to mull over • If you like mulled wine, this version made with less expensive cider is bound to be a hit. Don't worry if you don't have all the spices to hand, just use the ones suggested that you already have in the cupboard. For easy serving, plug the slow cooker in on a sideboard and have guests help themselves, it's cheaper on fuel than having it on a low heat in the kitchen!

Get the Party started • Retro nibbles and party punches for festive merriment with friends

Made with Love • Easy edible ideas that children will love making – including some great gifts for grown-ups

3 thrifty starters • Luxurious, easy-to-make starters that aren't costly

christmas lunch for less • Take on our budget challenge! Feast on juicy, tender roast chicken and all the trimmings for just £3.44 per person* (and only two hours of oven-cooking)

Glory • If you only like the breast meat, you can't go wrong with a turkey crown. They're quicker to cook than a whole bird, too

Four festive sides • Imaginative side dishes to make your lunch stand out from the crowd

Three Veggie mains • Plant-based showstoppers made for meat-free guests (and those who prefer a lighter Christmas lunch)

Stunning salmon • Let this zesty salmon with pickled cranberries steal the show this year

A hearty roast for family & friends • Expect delicious aromas and enough festive food to feed six hungry guests

Nadiya's jalfrezi in a jiffy • Use up leftover chicken or turkey in Nadiya Hussain's low-cost Bengali stir-fry

Puddings to impress • There's always room for pudding! Our recipes can be made ahead, giving you more time to enjoy the big day

‘Tis the season • Get into the Christmas spirit with Becky Excell's seasonal bakes, suitable for anyone following a gluten-free diet

Host with the most • Hosting over the holidays? Wow the crowd with our made-for-sharing dinners, designed with a tight budget in mind

Winter wonderland • Pop any of these dishes in the freezer and you'll always have something ready during the holidays. These will all serve four

Pork with pizzazz • Want to do something different with your roast pork? Make Jeremy Pang's sweet, punchy dipping sauce and garlicky rice

Veggie bowls • Gather up the last of the festive veg to make these healthy vegetarian suppers

Smart jackets • Use up leftovers or raid the cupboard for these inventive toppings

Seasonal left overs • Transform leftover Christmas turkey, smoked salmon, ham and cheese into nourishing new meals

Super savers • Easy midweek...