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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PUT THE KETTLE ON! • Every home cook should have a classic carrot cake in their repertoire. There’s nothing better than enjoying a slice with an afternoon cuppa

Super savers • Please everyone with these simple, satisfying midweek meals, which won’t cost you a fortune

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • USE YOUR HERBS You can’t beat dried herbs for value and convenience. A 16g pot dried thyme, for example, works out to about five packs of fresh – without the need for washing, chopping or keeping in the fridge.

Get to the root of the problem • HELP! I have a veg box delivered weekly and I now have more swedes than I know what to do with. All the lovely new-season vegetables will be arriving soon, so I need to use them up.

Gadget genius • Check out our tips on finding the best microwave for your needs – then use it to make this tasty supper and pudding

15-minute meals • In a bit of a hurry? Check out these easy and pleasing ideas that are ready in a flash

Put an egg on it • They're not just for breakfast! Try these four ideas for lunch and dinner

A week of healthy meals • 5 Wholesome dinners for midweek that’ll help you feel good

Top of the pots • Give sweet potatoes a try as a change from normal spuds. They’re delicious with these punchy toppings

Going solo • Cooking for yourself? These brilliant meals for one taste great and are ready in 20 minutes or less

10 lunchbox ideas • Check out these quick, make-ahead recipes for one that will help you eat well and save money

'Tato topped! • There’s nothing like a potato-based dish to warm up colder evenings. Try these three hearty midweek recipes from Mary Berry

Spice up your life • Make the most of storecupboard spices in these special weekend dishes

Tom's 4 meals from 1 chicken • Turn one bird into a host of hearty meals with these money-saving ideas from Tom Kerridge

Treats with a twist • Chef Nisha Katona embraces big, bold flavours to give three classic puddings a fresh new spin

Let's have a picky tea • Let everyone pick and mix their favourites

The perfect ending • You know you’ve had a good meal when someone goes to the trouble of making a pudding, so why don’t you surprise friends and family with one of these comforting desserts?

5 ways with marshmallows • These soft sweets taste great on their own, but try them in these tempting recipes for a special squidgy treat