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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Noodle soup recipes
Charred chicken ramen bowls
These quick chicken ramen bowls by Donal Skehan are by no means traditional but with...

Budget pasta recipes
Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage
Give your shop-bought tortellini a gourmet twist via this classic combination of brown nutty butter,...

Easy baking recipes to make with kids
Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road
This moreish rocky road uses Terry’s Chocolate Orange wedges as decoration for an extra chunky...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Gnocchi recipes
Speedy pea and prosciutto gnocchi
We’ve used a combination of cheat’s ingredients and luxury items to create a quick, easy...

Cheat's recipes
Cheat’s chicken goujons
You only need a few ingredients to make this easy-but-clever chicken recipe for two. Making...

Cheat's recipes
Mediterranean summer roasted vegetables
Enjoy flavours of the Mediterranean with this one-pan vegetarian recipe – serve as a light...

Fishcake recipes
Cod, prawn, pea and rocket fishcakes
Fish and potato doesn’t always have to equal fish and chips. These fishcakes require minimal...

Cheat's recipes
Sticky baked tomatoes, sausages and squash
Midweek meals should have minimal prep and even less washing up – this shortcut recipe...

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

Chicken breast recipes
Creamy chicken, pea, leek and spinach pasta
A bowl of creamy pasta with chicken, peas, leeks and spinach is exactly what you...

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

Cheat's recipes
Easy mushroom and kale basmati pilaf
A vegetarian, gluten-free recipe that’s perfect for when you don’t want to spend hours in...

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....

Midweek meal recipes
Spicy sausage ravioli with fennel and chilli butter
We’ve used three time-saving ingredients to make this midweek dinner for two – all in...

Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Fish stew with cheat’s rouille
This impressive fish stew recipe is created using mussels, white fish and anchovies, finished with...

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...

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