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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Pink jam slice • This shortcake bake, topped with marbled icing, is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Easy Cook

SPICE THINGS UP • Cutting back on meat in the new year? Beans and lentils provide texture and bulk to this stew, so you don’t need much beef. Plus, coriander, chilli and lime bring freshness and colour – just the thing for chilly January

Super savers • Cost-conscious, satisfying midweek dinners everyone will enjoy

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE

5 WAYS WITH MARMITE • Thanks to its intense flavour, you only need a little to add a salty umami note to dishes. So, if your jar has been in the cupboard for a while, here are some clever ways to use it up.

Gadget genius • Slow cookers are a great way to save on energy costs, as they’re so cheap to run compared to using the oven

15-minute meals • In a rush? Check out these nifty ideas that are short on time but big on flavour

Go with the grain • Fresh inspiration for wholemeal pasta, couscous, brown rice and bread

A week 5 of healthy veggie meals • Want to include more vegetarian recipes in your repertoire, but don’t want to overload on cheese? Try these marvellous midweek dinners that are all meat-free

Just for one • A big, hearty soup is perfect if you’re eating alone. Make a batch, eat a helping now, then freeze the rest in single portions for another day

Choice chips • Upgrade classic oven fries with one of these tasty, indulgent toppings

Bring on the flavour • Whether it’s sweet or savoury, you can’t beat an onion for adding layers of interest to your cooking

Go bananas! • From luxe cakes to hearty curries, bananas can be transformed into a bunch of tasty treats

New year, new you • Made a resolution to eat a little healthier? These no-cook, nutritious salads from Susie Theodorou are so good, you’ll have no problem sticking to your goals

Low-fat, but you'd never guess • Want to enjoy warming comfort food without loading up on calories? Try our recipes for all the same indulgent flavours, but with less fat and better-for-you ingredients

Cooking for good • Warm your soul with hearty soup recipes from a new charity cookbook by Cook for Good, a not-for-profit organisation that unites businesses and communities through food

Top of the pots • Shivi Ramoutar serves up fabulous family dishes that can be cooked in just one pan, meaning there’s less time, effort and washing-up involved!

Celebrate New Year • Usher in the Year of the Snake on 29 January with this sharing feast, perfect for enjoying with friends and family

Sweet memories • It might be cold and grey outside, but Tom Kerridge’s fresh take on old-school puds will brighten the mood

Nuts about almonds • A perfect snack or base for dairy-free plant milk, try these ways to use this versatile nut