No-cook budget recipes
With fuel costs through the roof, it only makes sense to try and cut back on oven and hob time and these no-cook recipes offer ideas for doing just that.
All can be made with raw ingredients or with boiling water from a kettle. There’s salads galore, of course, but also summer rolls, no-bake cheesecake, and much more. Forks at the ready!
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Cold soup recipes
Sweetcorn gazpacho
This bright yellow chilled soup is thrumming with sweetcorn’s delicious flavour, balanced out by yellow pepper and jalapeño for a...
Tomato recipes
José Pizarro’s carajamandanga (chilled tomato soup)
Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for carajamandanga, a chilled tomato, pepper and courgette soup which is similar to gazpacho....
Healthy salad recipes
Orange, fennel and pea shoot salad with walnuts
This zesty orange, fennel and pea shoot salad makes a vibrant spring side dish. Add grilled prawns or halloumi to...
Brunch recipes
Monica Galetti’s crayfish and avocado on sourdough
Monica Galetti’s irresistible brunch recipe is a sophisticated combination of sweet crayfish, silky homemade mayo and avocado on crunchy sourdough...
Christmas salmon recipes
Beetroot cured salmon fillet
This beautiful beetroot-tinged cured salmon makes an impressive Easter or Sunday lunch starter. Our step-by-step recipe will show you how...
Healthy lunch recipes
Houmous and herbs on toast
Make your own houmous in a matter of minutes and use it to top toasted sourdough, for a quick and...
Make-ahead dessert recipes
Margarita cheesecake with tequila strawberries
For a make-ahead cheesecake with a twist, try our incredible margarita cheesecake, with crushed pretzel base and boozy tequila strawberries...
Avocado recipes
Nutty avocado and mango salad with soy and lime dressing
This healthy vegan avocado salad is packed with the flavours of south east Asia – think mango, coriander, mint, ginger,...
Healthy salad recipes
Red cabbage, quinoa and avocado salad with peanut pesto
This vibrant vegan salad makes an exciting take-to-work lunch or colourful side dish. It’s a textured mix of crunchy red...
Christmas starter recipes
Classic prawn cocktail
Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just 15 minutes. The prawns and marie-rose...
Fennel recipes
Kohlrabi and fennel salad
The beauty of this fennel salad is you can keep it in the fridge until needed. Just drain and toss...
Prawn recipes
Prawn noodle salad
This quick Thai-inspired salad brings crunch and tang to your table. It makes a great calorie-controlled option if you’re following...
Summer salads and sides
Heritage tomato salad
Ruby red heritage tomatoes are served simply with pickled shallots, quality olive oil and caperberries in this standout salad. Do...
Summer salads and sides
Sardines with watercress salad
We’ve used tinned sardines in this simple salad to keep the cost down, but you could easily swap them for...
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