Easy Cook

Easy Cook 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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FINGER-LICKIN' FEAST • Storecupboard staples are the base for these veggie tacos made with canned black beans. Top with fresh guacamole and salsa to serve

Super savers • From family-friendly suppers to easy, no-cook dinners, our midweek meals are ideal for busy evenings and don't cost the earth

Pack in the flavour • It's barbecue season! Take your grill skills to the next level with this super-quick marinades and dressings for meat or veg

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • Thrifty ways to save time and money, use up your leftovers and protect the planet

Gadget genius • Use a hand blender to quickly blitz together a summery gazpacho or pea hummus

Go with the grain • Fancy a change from rice? Try bulgur wheat: a hearty whole grain that's easy to cook and versatile

A week of healthy meals • 5 Our five-day plan of nourishing suppers will help you eat well every weeknight

One-derful • Tempted to turn to a takeaway when you're home alone? Try our simple single-portion meals instead

No bones about it • Use boneless salmon fillets to make a quick and easy supper that provides a portion of omega-3 fatty acids

A pizza the action • Mix up a quick dough base or buy one ready-made, then top as you like for a speedy, satisfying bite

Frying solo • Cooking for one? From a tasty quesadilla to a hearty chicken salad, Denise Smart shows how to use your air fryer to cook single-serve dishes in next to no time

What's for lunch?

Your perfect summer starts here!

Faster than a takeaway • Make an Indian feast in a flash with Anjula Devi's recipes – each dish can be ready in 15 minutes or less!

James Martin's summer Sundays • “I love a Sunday roast, but when it's warm, I like to serve summery sides and eat outside. My pork dish is so simple to prep, while the herby chicken can also be cooked on the barbecue.“ James Martin

John's jambalaya • Invite friends round to share John Torode's take on a classic Creole rice dish. Packed with chicken and seafood, it's a total crowd-pleaser

Berrisimo! • Strawberry season is in full swing, so make the most of the sweet red fruits with our selection of cakes, bakes and more

Dreamy & creamy • Make a showstopping cheesecake for your next get-together, whether you prefer fresh and fruity or more indulgent flavours

Jam-packed • Use your favourite flavour of this pantry staple to make simple, fruity treats