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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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4-ingredient air fryer mac ‘n’ cheese

30-minute meal recipes

4-ingredient air fryer mac ‘n’ cheese

Air fryer mac ‘n’ cheese using just four ingredients and ready in 30 minutes? It’s possible! Once you master this...

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Taco traybake

Traybake recipes

Taco traybake

This taco traybake topped with melted cheese really cuts down on the washing up when you’re cooking a midweek meal....

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One-pot carbonara pasta bake

Carbonara recipes

One-pot carbonara pasta bake

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

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Pinsa romana bases (Roman-style pizza)

Pizza recipes

Pinsa romana bases (Roman-style pizza)

The dough for this easy pinsa romana recipe requires no kneading or proving – just throw it together the night...

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Charred chicken ramen bowls

Noodle soup recipes

Charred chicken ramen bowls

These quick chicken ramen bowls by Donal Skehan are by no means traditional but with their full flavours and soul-soothing...

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Tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and sage

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, crisp sage leaves and sweet...

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Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road

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 texture. It’s the perfect recipe...

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Biscoff microwave mug cake

Easy cake recipes

Biscoff microwave mug cake

Looking for a quick pick me up? This Biscoff microwave mug cake takes about 5 minutes to make and is the...

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Quick omelette Arnold Bennett

Omelette recipes

Quick omelette Arnold Bennett

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

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Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and slaw

Halloumi recipes

Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and slaw

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

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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 the cooking time but not...

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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 ingredient: red pepper pesto.

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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 that’s on the table in...

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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 and utterly delicious midweek meal...

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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 your own beats shop-bought ones...

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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 dinner or a side dish....

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