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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FESTIVE BAKING CHOC ‘N’ ROLL • Calling all coffee lovers! This luxurious centrepiece with a tiramisu twist is surprisingly easy to make

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SAVE MONEY, reduce waste • Thoughtful tips and festive ways to use leftovers, all to help your money stretch a bit further

Kids get crafty! • Build up the Christmas excitement with these makes, bakes and money-saving edible gifts that'll keep the kids entertained in the run up to the big day

Three smashing starters • Simple and prep-ahead ideas for the first course that will impress your guests

Festive mains, perfect for sharing • Who's cooking the Christmas dinner this year? Well, we think everyone should give a helping hand and share the cost. Why not spread the load among families and friends to create the perfect bring-a-dish Christmas lunch? Over the following pages are loads of ideas for mains, vegetables and stunning desserts. Now it's over to you to create your ultimate festive feasts. If you're not cooking for a crowd, there are lots of ideas for you – there's even a main course for two

Seasonal spoonfuls • So often a spoonful of this and a spoonful of that is what makes the perfect meal combos. Stuffings, bacon-wrapped bangers and fabulous veg all contribute to the best festive meals

Festive bakes & finales • If you love your puddings, you won't be disappointed with these indulgent desserts and traditional treats. They'll be the stars of your Christmas feast

Lemon meringue mince pies

Dark chocolate fondants with liquid toffee centres

A little festive spirit • Fill your home with the aroma of Christmas markets with these family-pleasing recipes

BOXING DAY FEAST • Carry on the celebrations with these easy dishes to share. The star of the show is an incredible ham with crackling, which can be made ahead

USE IT DON'TLOSE IT • Recipes so good at using up your Christmas leftovers you'll wish you could make them all over again

One-bite WONDERS • Kick off a festive party with these easy canapés – they are perfect little mouthfuls to have with drinks

Come for brunch • On a leisurely morning, spoil friends or family with one or all of these delicious dishes

Tea for you! • Make a dainty afternoon tea for relatives or friends. Add mince pies or fruitcake to make it more festive

Hearty food for friends • Impressive and easy dishes to serve guests with rice or jacket potatoes, all from our favourite BBC chefs

SPICE IT UP • Need a break from all the rich festive dishes? Make one of these fresh, flavour-packed recipes from Rukmini Iyer and Nisha Katona

SIMPLE storecupboard SUPPERS • Affordable family meals to get you through the festive season

Spiced & iced! • Perfect for baking with kids, or wrapping up as a homemade gift