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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CHERRY AMOUR! • Trifle is a beloved British pud, whether it’s granny’s recipe or a cheat’s version. Here, using ready-made ingredients offers a shortcut to showstopping deliciousness

SIMPLE storecupboard SUPPERS • Inventive ideas for eating through the week that’ll keep you on budget

SAVE MONEY, reduce waste • Making the most of your freezer means you’ll spend less as you can buy in bulk and tuck away leftovers for another day

Fill ‘EM UP! • These after-school meals are speedy to throw together when the kids get home. Or you can make them ahead, ready to serve straightaway if they’re ravenous!

A WEEK OF HEALTHIER MEALS • Modern and nutritious recipes to help you feel good from Monday to Friday

Simple spaghetti • Want something quick and easy? Give these a twirl!

All-American PANCAKES • Discover toppings to turn a fluffy stack into great-tasting brunches and lunches. Each recipe serves two

Raise the steaks • Steak makes a great supper for one when you want to spoil yourself and our clever guide will show you how to cook it with precision

OMARI’S PLANT-BASED FAMILY FEAST • CBBC star Omari McQueen shares three vegan recipes that older kids can make for a Friday treat

Let’s Celebrate! • Want to throw a party for the Queen’s Jubilee but put off by the work and expense? Try our bring-a-dish solution to share the cooking among friends

CHEDDAR GORGE • 10 ways with this versatile cheese for when you want something quick, tasty and popular with the kids

Discover Korean cuisine • It might be the best food you’ve never tried, says chef Judy Joo who’s devised a menu for two

Sofa snacks & suppers • Whether you’re singing along with Eurovision or watching the FA Cup Final – or both – on 14 May, prepare this simple spread and gather your friends in front of the telly

James Martin’s Sunday lunch • Vibrant veg alongside roast pork with crispy crackling, followed by a soft, fruity pudding. What more could you want?

GLORIOUS... GOOSEBERRIES • Gooseberries can be very tart but are transformed by a little sugar, making them a great addition to bakes, drinks and sorbets

Queen of hearts • Our luscious, jammy strawberry bake makes a summery centrepiece for a Jubilee get-together

Kwoklyn Wan’s Fakeaway for two • Rustle up a Chinese feast at home rather than get it delivered – these recipes only take 10 minutes

BBC TVrecipes • Powerhouse chef Monica Galetti and MasterChef winners Angellica Bell and Shelina Permalloo each share a simple bake

HELLO SUMMER!

OFF TO A GOOD START • Kick off the day with a filling, healthy breakfast. These will keep you ready, steady and going until lunch

Recipe, index • Need inspiration? Look no further than our at-a-glance guide