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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Super savers • Speedy, easy midweek meals that keep an eye on the budget, so you don’t have to

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LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • Clever ways to love your leftovers, with tips to shrink shopping bills and be a little bit greener, too

HOW TO USE UP anchovy fillets • Anchovies might come in small jars or tins, but they pack such a punch, a little goes a long way, and you can often end up with some left in the fridge and looking for a new home. Try them studded into a leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, or in one of these recipes.

Gadget genius • Thanks to its potential health and energy-saving benefits, sales of air fryers have soared. If you've just bought one, here’s how to get the most out of it

15 minute meals • Think you’re too busy to cook? Think again! These simple recipes are ready in a flash

No-cook mains • Give the oven a night off and save fuel at the same time!

A week of healthy suppers • Bring fresh meals to your repertoire with these flavour-packed summer dishes

Take a dip • Zhuzh-up shop-bought hummus with one of our clever toppings

All for one • Make one of our speedy feta-based meals – all on the table and ready to eat before you know it!

Healthy holidays! • Take the pressure off summer holiday family meal planning with our seven-day guide, which ensures you’re eating well and using budget-friendly ingredients

Your 7-day family meal planner • (choose a breakfast to go with these)

Mix & match breakfasts

Lunches • Pack in the nutrients with our family lunches

Dinners • Simple and hearty everyday meals the kids will love

Play it Cool • There’s simply nothing better in hot weather than an icy ending to a summer meal

10 dishes to feed your friends • Arranging a gathering soon? Here are some fuss-free and affordable ideas to serve 8-10 people

Sweet Sundays • Spend some time in the kitchen this weekend making treats from Crystelle Pereira – the whole family will love them!

Pack a picnic • Make these recipes to enjoy with the kids on a day out, or while soaking up the sunshine in your garde

Tom's weekend Sizzlers • Whether you need ideas for seafood, red meat, chicken or veg, BBC chef Tom Kerridge has all the barbecue bases covered

Flavour boosters • Give your meat, fish and veg a little extra oomph with these five punchy marinades

What's on the menu? • Fancy more of a challenge? Cook up Sabrina Gidda’s impressive three-dish feast for four this weekend

Blue beauty • Pack more berries into your diet with these sweet treats, perfect for breakfast or dessert