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Keep it easy with these simple but delicious recipes. From make-ahead lunches and midweek meals to fuss-free sides and moreish cakes, we’ve got everything you need.
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Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal
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Fancy a healthy version of your favourite Friday night chicken curry? The chicken can be marinaded the day before so you can get ahead on your prep
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Kids will love to help assemble this easiest ever pasta bake with streaky bacon, beef mince, a crème fraîche sauce and gooey mozzarella
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This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead – run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month
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A spicy sausage pasta dish with a difference. Using the cooking water helps the sauce cling to the pasta and gives the dish more body. A silky smooth sauce, perfect pasta and one pan to wash!
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Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time – elaborate flip optional
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Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table
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Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.
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Serve up an easy one-pan traybake of piri-piri chicken with sweet potatoes and broccoli. As well as being simple to make, it delivers three of your 5-a-day
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BBC Good Food magazine’s food editor Barney & his daughter Maisie love making these sausage and beef meatballs to serve on spaghetti with hidden vegetable tomato sauce
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Stretch a pack of mince to make this hearty dish. It’s perfect eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon and some crusty bread on a cold winter’s night
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No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids
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This recipe ensures a crispy-bottomed pizza without ever turning on the oven. It’s easy, veggie and 2 of your 5-a-day
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Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire’s shortbread – the ultimate sweet treat
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An easy Mexican breakfast that’ll keep you going all morning, it’s got everything you need to pep up your plate
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The easiest chilli you’ll ever make, with ready-to-eat grains, kidney beans in chilli sauce and summer veggies – it’s 4 of your 5-a-day too!
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A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom
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Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.
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Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre
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Simple one-pots are perfect for the busy cook. This chicken tagine is great eaten with cous cous for something a bit more filling
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Homemade chicken Kievs don’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Just add spuds and salad before serving
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Crusty ciabatta, spicy chorizo, a generous dollop of pesto and sweet roasted peppers make a moreish combination. Serve warm for a quick supper you’ll really enjoy
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Make vegan burgers with polenta and spice with cumin, chilli and coriander. Cook in the oven or on the barbecue and serve with a plant-based salsa
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