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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TOTALLY TROPICAL • Enjoy our zesty take on traditional tiramisu, made with a refereshing mix of coconut, mango and lime – it’s the perfect way to serve up a slice of summer

SIMPLE STORECUPBOARD SUPPERS • Tasty inspiration for everyday meals with our tightening budgets in mind

SAVE MONEY, reduce waste • Nifty tips and thoughtful ways to use leftovers and help the pounds stretch a bit further

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A WEEK OF HEALTHY MEALS • Give your meals a fresh spin with these flavour-packed dishes that are good for you, too

4 WAYS with crispy chicken • Perk up a pack of breaded chicken fillets with these inventive new ideas

BAKE A PICNIC • Make Chetna Makan’s simple savoury treats from her new book – perfect for an al fresco feast

Delightfully light • Low-cal puds that use clever tricks to cut the fat

FISHY FAVE! • Use storecupboard essential canned tuna to make these easy, inexpensive meals in minutes

YUM FOR ONE • Moreish, easy, cheesy snacks for when you’re just cooking for yourself

LET’S HAVE SOME HOLIDAY FUN • Whether you’re planning a UK getaway this year or filling the time with day trips and garden play dates, we’ve got the recipes you need to keep the kids fed and happy throughout the weeks ahead

Stick with it • Skewers are the ultimate easy barbecue option, as they’re simple to put together, quick to cook and can be easily scaled up or down, depending on how many you’re feeding

LUNCH IN THE SUN • Enjoy this light and easy vegetarian lunch menu – serve it al fresco when entertaining friends on a warm summer’s day

Make something special… risotto • This classic one-pot wonder is made for sharing

LET’S HAVE A PICNIC • If the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than a picnic, whether it’s in the garden, park or by the sea – these delicious al fresco ideas will inspire you

Simply peachy • Indulge yourself in these lusciously sweet and savoury dishes that combine seasonal peaches with creamy combos of soft cheeses, yogurt or double cream

NO ADDED GLUTEN! • Celebrity MasterChef star Megan McKenna shares three of her delicious gluten-free bakes

BBCTVrecipes • Elderflower season may be over, but if you have a bottle of the cordial in the cupboard, you can keep the flavour going all summer long

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Smooth operators • Five smoothie recipes to blend your way to happiness - each recipe makes two drinks