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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One-pan roast chicken & potatoes

Easy Cook

Summer is served • Seasonal raspberries are the star of this no-cook dessert, which can be assembled in under half an hour. If you like, swap out the berries for other favourite summertime fruits

Super savers • Liven up mealtimes without spending loads by making these midweek dinners that keep a range of budgets in mind

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • Clever ways to save time and money, use up your lef tovers and help the planet

Gadget genius • Veggie dinners to make in the air fryer

All about prawns • Four brilliant ways to cook this tasty seafood staple

A week 5 of healthy bowlfuls • Tuck into a bowl of nutritious food every weekday with these easy recipes full of good-for-you ingredients

Got it in one • Eating alone? Ditch ready meals for our single-serve suppers instead

What a scoop! • Transform ice cream into crowd-pleasing desserts, drinks and more

Salad days • Usher in summer with an epic bowlful from Jessica Prescott

Well dressed! • Boost the flavour of all your summer salads with quick dressings

A holiday romance • Passports, please! Be whisked away to sunnier climes by these swoon-worthy dishes inspired by your favourite destinations

For the love of lemons • Escape to Italy from the comfort of your own kitchen with Letitia Clark’s lemon-infused menu

School's out! • Worried about keeping the kids occupied this summer? Don’t panic – we’ve got recipes they can help to cook, fun outdoor food activities and rainy day projects too, so you’re sorted!

Get outdoors • When the sun is shining, don’t miss the chance to go outside on a foodie adventure together

Rainy day activities • Cooking will help pass the time when the weather is bad, but try these other food-themed ideas, too

Kids' lunch skewers • Make midday a bit more fun with these colourful snacks

Perfect for picnics • Fill your hamper with these tasty ideas, then head to the park or beach and enjoy

PLANNING YOUR PICNIC

Light the barbecue

Fish al fresco • Fire up the coals for a sizzling seafood dinner that’s made for long summer evenings

The Mex factor • Hosting a summer get-together? Wow your guests with Thomasina Miers’ Mexican-style feast

Get ready to celebrate • Whether you’ve got a summer birthday, street party or barbecue planned, mark the occasion with an extra-special pudding from Paul Hollywood

Bakes for fetes • From zingy lemon shortbreads to watermelon cookies, these goodies will sell like hot cakes at a summer fayre – or just make them for fun with the kids

Summer sundowners • Enjoy a long, cool drink flavoured with fresh herbs – the perfect tipple for a balmy evening. Cheers!