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Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and slaw

Halloumi recipes

Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and...

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

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Cheat’s bourride

Healthy fish recipes

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

Midweek meal recipes

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

Midweek meal recipes

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

Gnocchi recipes

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 recipes

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

Cheat's recipes

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

Fishcake recipes

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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Sticky baked tomatoes, sausages and squash

Cheat's recipes

Sticky baked tomatoes, sausages and squash

Midweek meals should have minimal prep and even less washing up – this shortcut recipe...

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Smoked salmon and dill fishcakes with chicory

Cheat's recipes

Smoked salmon and dill fishcakes with chicory

For when you’re in need of comfort food fast – this shortcut fishcake recipe uses...

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Summery lamb pilaf salad

Cheat's recipes

Summery lamb pilaf salad

You don’t have to wait for the weekend to have lamb – this quick recipe...

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Creamy chicken, pea, leek and spinach pasta

Chicken breast recipes

Creamy chicken, pea, leek and spinach pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta with chicken, spring peas, leeks and spinach is exactly what...

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Quick prawn and brown rice pilaf

Cheat's recipes

Quick prawn and brown rice pilaf

We’ve used packets of microwave rice to cut down the cooking time on this gently...

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Quick beef stroganoff

Cheat's recipes

Quick beef stroganoff

You can’t go wrong with a hearty beef stroganoff. Our shortcut recipe uses rump steaks...

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Easy mushroom and kale basmati pilaf

Easy mushroom and kale basmati pilaf

A vegetarian, gluten-free recipe that’s perfect for when you don’t want to spend hours in...

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Easy warm roast cauliflower, sweet potato and quinoa salad

Cheat's recipes

Easy warm roast cauliflower, sweet potato and quinoa...

Make the most of winter vegetables in this warming cauliflower, sweet potato and quinoa recipe....

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Spiced lamb chops and herby quinoa

Cheat's recipes

Spiced lamb chops and herby quinoa

This clever spicy lamb and herby quinoa recipe uses time-saving products to make midweek cooking...

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Chorizo stew

Recipes with chorizo

Chorizo stew

This quick one-pot chorizo stew recipe is packed with filling, wholesome grains.

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Cheat’s baked rigatoni

Italian pasta recipes

Cheat’s baked rigatoni

A bung-it-all-in-and bake-it rigatoni pasta recipe using a few nifty shop-bought ingredients to make a...

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Cheat’s squid and chorizo paella

Squid recipes

Cheat’s squid and chorizo paella

Try our quick paella recipe made with squid and chorizo. It simplifies the usually-complicated Spanish...

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Quick spicy lamb chops with pomegranate, feta and mint tabouleh

Quick spicy lamb chops with pomegranate, feta and...

Tabouleh is a dish made with bulgur wheat and is really easy to prepare. Served...

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Quick prawn, spinach and salmon lasagne

Cheat's recipes

Quick prawn, spinach and salmon lasagne

A cheat’s way of making a seafood lasagne; this prawn, spinach and salmon recipe makes...

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Cheat’s falafel wraps with tzatziki

Cheat’s falafel wraps with tzatziki

These falafel wraps with tzatziki make for a quick and easy dinner that’s quick to...

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Cheat’s creamy bacon, basil and roasted tomato risotto

Cheat's recipes

Cheat’s creamy bacon, basil and roasted tomato risotto

Risotto is the ultimate comfort food and this one is quick to make with a...

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