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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IN THIS ISSUE

Simple fruity fondue

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SHOOT FOR THE STARS! • Make something special using seasonal asparagus with Tom Kerridge's four fresh recipes for spring

Super savers • Tuck in to these easy, speedy meals – they taste great and won't break the bank either

LESS WASTE MORE TASTE • Make the most of your leftovers with our money-saving tips and planet-friendly ideas

ONE BECOMES TWO! • Make our baked bolognese and sloppy joe pizzettes

Gadget genius • You can't beat a hand blender for quick blitzing – check out why we love them, then use yours to make this simple pâté and soup

15-minute meals • Too busy to cook? Believe it or not, you can rustle up these delicious dishes in no time at all

Let's eat more tofu! • This beancurd ingredient is high in protein, great value and incredibly versatile

A week of healthy meals • Get ready to enjoy these nutritious midweek dinners filled with good-for-you ingredients

You wanna pizza this? • Make a quick dough base or buy ready-made, then top with one of our mouth-watering toppings. Much cheaper than a takeaway!

Going solo • Home alone tonight but still want to eat well? Dine in style with these delicious dinners made for one

10 freezer fillers

Suppers with spice • Turn up the heat and revitalise tired ingredients with these spicy ideas from chef Nisha Parmar

Fun with the family • From brunches and lunches to barbecues and picnics, these brilliant recipes will help you make the most of the long weekends

James Martin's spring buffet

Just desserts • Finish off your Sunday roast with these comforting sweet treats from food writer Benjamina Ebuehi

Lovely lamb • Lamb shoulder can make for a thrifty Sunday roast. Serve with our simple sides and impressive almond tart for afters

Tray bien! • These traybake puddings are easy to cook and hard to resist

Blue & beautiful • Ready to burst with flavour as soon as you bite into them, blueberries look impressive in puds and bakes and they're berry good for you too!

Pitcher perfect • Say cheers to these fabulous cocktails, which all serve six