Easy Cook

Easy Cook 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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Marmalade & ginger gammon • Smaller and more economical than a whole ham, gammon is so versatile - enjoy with salad and pickle, hot as part of Christmas lunch, or in sandwiches.

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NUTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS! • No time to decorate a Christmas cake, or maybe you just don’t like icing? This clever bake is for you. It’s laced with chunks of toffee and dates, and finished with a caramelised nut topping for crunch.

Super savers • Budget-conscious recipes to enjoy all month before the festivities begin

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE

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WE LOVE OUR GADGETS FOR SAVING TIME AND ENERGY • …so give some of these a try to take the hassle out of your Christmas prep

15-minute wonders • Pasta for two, a classy mocktail and sweet treats for when time is tight this season

Keep it simple Christmas lunch • Cook a sumptuous Christmas spread using just six (or fewer) ingredients per recipe

Christmas morning • Si King shares special stories of his late friend and Hairy Bikers sidekick, Dave Myers, alongside recipes to kick-start Christmas Day in style

Just for starters • A trio of tempting starters to kick Christmas lunch off in style

Take a chance on me… • Swerve the turkey and give goose, duck, salmon, lamb shanks or beef the limelight this Christmas

Star veggie mains • Tom Kerridge, Rosie Birkett and John Torode share their favourite meat-free showstoppers for the Christmas table

Pick & mix side dishes • Choose a couple of new favourites to serve alongside more traditional trimmings for the ultimate feast

That's saucy! • Pep up Boxing Day sarnies and more with these flavour-packed toppings

Cook up some memories • Get messy in the kitchen this season with kid-friendly bakes and a special pizza tart

Second time around • Don’t let Christmas leftovers go to waste – use up surplus roasties, cheese, turkey and ham with these ideas

Fabulous fork suppers • Impressive but simple dishes for casual entertaining or special family meals

Celebrate Diwali • Mark the Hindu festival of lights (1 November) with Romy Gill’s classic Indian recipes

Party platters • Pick the most colourful festive spread for your Christmas party, then shake up a few cocktails

And now for the cocktails • Get the party started with a pitcher (each serves 6-8)

10 stunning salads • Creative ideas for lighter meals or colourful sides

Best of the brunch • Embrace laid-back Christmastime mornings with everything from cooked breakfast platters, to sausage roll wreaths and warm apple cake.

sweet & seasonal • End on a high note with one of our showstopping desserts

Take the biscuit • Give the gift of homemade cookies this season, with help from Edd Kimber

Merry mincemeat • Try these as a change from mince pies – just remember to leave one out for Father Christmas