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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WHAT A STAR • This sophisticated dessert, spiked with coffee liqueur and with a silky dark chocolate layer, is easy to make ahead and makes a stunning Christmas centrepiece

TASTE AWARDS 2021 easycook • Need some Christmas dinner shortcuts? Our judges blind-tasted supermarket buys for the festive period, and these are the winners

Get the party STARTED! • Five delicious non-alcoholic drinks with five boozy twists – all perfect for entertaining

THE gift GUIDE • Stuck for present ideas? Here are some of our top stocking fillers and kitchenware items, all under £30

The perfect start • Whether you want a sit-down starter or just a few nibbles to hand around with drinks, these are sure to hit the mark

5 LIGHT BITES

Impressive main courses • From the classic roast turkey to a magnificent rib of beef, we have lots of choices for your festive mains this year, including vegetarian options

Flavour-packed sides & sauces • Often, it’s the supporting acts that can make or break a meal. We think you’re going to love these!

Christmas for one • You might not Want to cook a whole turkey if it’s just you, but you can still enjoy some special suppers

stars of the show • Dive into these scrumptious traditional desserts and bakes. After all, it’s favourites along with indulgent Christmas, so go on and spoil yourself

NICE ‘N’ CHEESY does it! • Cheesemonger Jay Hickson selects his favourite cheeses from across Europe to help you create the perfect show-off board

HOMEMADE GIFTS • Have fun in the kitchen and save money too by making some easy edible presents. Parents as well as Christmas elves are required for some of these

party! • Go on,spoil the kids with their own party – or make some of these help-yourself dishes for any festive get-together over christmas and New Year

All taste, NO WASTE • Reinvent your leftovers with these easy family meals

BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEALS • Make everyday meals a little cheaper over the holidays with our simple and satisfying ideas

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Quick & DELICIOUS • Try these speedy dishes from Nadiya Hussain’s new cookbook – they’re just what your family will love to eat on busy weekends

Pile on the POTATO! • BBC favourites The Hairy Bikers have two good old-fashioned hearty recipes on offer from their new cookbook

Have your CAKE ‘N’ BAKES • Whip up these winter sweet treats from Bake Off champion Edd Kimber, including gluten-free and vegan bakes

CHRISTMAS COOKIES • Great as a gift or just a treat, these cookies have pieces of candy cane for that extra-festive flourish