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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SUMMER'S LAST HURRAH • Transform the last of the season's best vegetables – including courgettes, aubergines and peppers – into a twist on a classic ratatouille

Super savers • Simple and satisfying midweek recipes that won't break the bank, but do cash in on plenty of flavour

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

Storecupboard heroes: vinegar • This essential ingredient is so useful in the kitchen. But, with so many varieties available, which ones do you really need? Read our guide to help you buy wisely

Gadget genius • There's no need to turn on the oven with these magic microwave ideas

Canned fish • Turn this storecupboard hero into something special

A week of healthy meals • 5 Our weeknight meals will help you eat well from Monday to Friday

Healthy, make-ahead meal prep for busy singles • Save money and eat well with our prep-and-pack lunches. Nutritious and high in protein, they'll keep you going all afternoon. Make the base recipes, then add your favourite flavours

Mind the gap • If you're after an energy boost, these healthy snacks are just the thing to keep you going between meals

The crunch bunch • Packed with fruit and nuts, these homemade granolas are cereal-ously good

Student meal saviours • If you're off to uni (or know someone who is), these simple vegan recipes will become go-to dinnertime solutions

10 recipes you'll cook forever

Hello sweetie • Celebrate end-of-summer sweetcorn season with four recipes using the versatile veg, from salad to pudding

Late-summer lunch • While the sun is still shining, keep it simple with this help-yourself family meal – ideal for serving in the garden

Speedy comfort • Whether you're feeding the family or entertaining guests, these simple dishes from Jon Watts are special enough to impress and can be ready in a flash

MAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS SUNDAY Get ahead supper • Swap your traditional weekend lunch with an Italian-inspired supper – much of it can be prepped ahead of time, so you can relax with your guests on the day

Seafood with spice • Wow your friends on a Friday night with this aromatic curry and sides

Sweet assembly • Treat your family and friends to these deceptively quick desserts

Baking bonanza • Baking doesn't have to be complicated – these recipes provide the bases for a loaf cake, biscuit and traybake, each with three flavour options each. Get creative!

Dip, dip HOORAY • Grab a veg crudité, tortilla chip or chunk of toasted pitta, and get stuck in