Cheat's recipes

Our cheat’s recipes use just a few small shortcuts to put a tasty, filling dinner on the table in a matter of minutes. Try our cheat’s lasagne, paella or prawn balti.

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Taco traybake

Taco traybake

This taco traybake topped with melted cheese really cuts down on the washing up when...

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One-pot carbonara pasta bake

One-pot carbonara pasta bake

This creamy carbonara pasta bake recipe is a no-fuss, one-pot dish that’s perfect for a...

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Pinsa romana bases (Roman-style pizza)

Pinsa romana bases (Roman-style pizza)

The dough for this easy pinsa romana recipe requires no kneading or proving – just...

Dairy-free Freezable Vegan Vegetarian
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Charred chicken ramen bowls

Charred chicken ramen bowls

These quick chicken ramen bowls by Donal Skehan are by no means traditional but with...

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Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage

Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage

Give your shop-bought tortellini a gourmet twist via this classic combination of brown nutty butter,...

Vegetarian
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Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road

Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road

This moreish rocky road uses Terry’s Chocolate Orange wedges as decoration for an extra chunky...

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Biscoff microwave mug cake

Biscoff microwave mug cake

Looking for a quick pick me up? This Biscoff microwave mug cake takes about 5 minutes...

Vegetarian
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Quick omelette Arnold Bennett

Quick omelette Arnold Bennett

Named after writer Arnold Bennett, this is a quicker version of the classic recipe made...

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Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and slaw

Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and...

Try our easy DIY falafel recipe made with halloumi, peas and leeks. Then use to...

Vegetarian
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Cheat’s bourride

Cheat’s bourride

We’ve put a twist on bourride – a French fish stew – to cut down...

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Pork chops with red pepper pesto baked beans

Pork chops with red pepper pesto baked beans

We’ve taken pork chops and baked beans to the next level with one simple, shortcut...

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Chicken and spring green flatbreads

Chicken and spring green flatbreads

We’ve cheated and used shop-bought garlic flatbreads to create a quick, nutritious and delicious meal...

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Speedy pea and prosciutto gnocchi

Speedy pea and prosciutto gnocchi

We’ve used a combination of cheat’s ingredients and luxury items to create a quick, easy...

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Cheat’s chicken goujons

Cheat’s chicken goujons

You only need a few ingredients to make this easy-but-clever chicken recipe for two. Making...

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Mediterranean summer roasted vegetables

Mediterranean summer roasted vegetables

Enjoy flavours of the Mediterranean with this one-pan vegetarian recipe – serve as a light...

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Cod, prawn, pea and rocket fishcakes

Cod, prawn, pea and rocket fishcakes

Fish and potato doesn’t always have to equal fish and chips. These fishcakes require minimal...

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