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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BAKEWELL BEAUTIES! • There’s something nostalgic about Bakewell tarts. We’ve slashed the prep time by using ready-made pastry, so before you know it, you’ll be enjoying them with a cuppa

SIMPLE storecupboard SUPPERS • Buying lunch is expensive, so double up on dinner to have tomorrow’s lunch sorted too

SAVE MONEY, Reduce waste • Nifty tips and thoughtful ways to use leftovers, save plastic and help the pennies stretch a bit further

Make your own READY MEALS • Make a batch, eat one for supper then stash the rest in the freezer to have when you don’t fancy cooking. Serve with salad or frozen peas if you want to up your 5-a-day

A WEEK OF HEALTHY MEALS • Nutritious, low-effort dinners to help you feel your best during the working week

That’s a wrap! • Rolled, topped or baked, flour tortillas always come up trumps when you need a speedy lunch or supper

SLOW COOKER SAVINGS • Give your oven a break and use a lower-energy slow cooker to make this chicken and chorizo stew

Midweek made easy • Low-effort recipes from Mary Berry that will make cooking after work a breeze

Go butter-nuts… • We love butternut squash veggie suppers!

THREE MEALS FROM ONE CHICKEN

COMFORT FOOD …ON ICE! • Warm yourself up from the inside out with our hearty soups and stews, which can be frozen for later. Several can be cooked in the oven at once or batch cooked by doubling the quantities to save you time and money

HARVEST FESTIVAL • The harvest festival doesn’t have an official public holiday date in the UK, but this month is a great time to celebrate wonderful British produce

LET’S HAVE A CURRY! • Whether you’re a new student getting to know your housemates, or inviting the neighbours in for a casual dinner, you’ll be inspired by Roopa Gulati’s budget-friendly Indian menu for eight

3 WAYS WITH NAAN • Make one or all of them, allowing about half a large naan per person

Fruit-full! • Celebrate the last of the summer fruits and welcome autumn with these gorgeous puddings and bakes

Frıght night! • Lift your spirits with a spooky party on 31 October – although these fun ideas are almost too cute to spook!

Nadiya’s DAILY BAKES • If you’re baking for a party or just fancy a weekend project, these ideas from Nadiya Hussain are simple to make and look irresistible, too

BBC TV recipes • Stunning sweet creations from Rosie Birkett, Diana Henry and Matt Tebbutt

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5 TOAST TOPPERS • Five ways to pep up toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner