Recipes

Red velvet cookies

These striking and delicious red velvet cookies make the perfect food gift for that someone special on Valentine's Day

Christmas cookies

These festive Christmas cookies are filled with red and green M&Ms and are perfect to hang on the tree, for a party or to give as homemade gifts

Fortune cookies

Fortune cookie are actually pretty easy to make at home with our classic recipe. Also, when you make your own you can personalise the fortunes!

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are a simple, soft and chewy classic American cookie coated in a warming cinnamon sugar.

Sugar cookies

Cheap, quick and easy recipe for super-sweet sugar cookies. An easy baking recipe for the whole family

Mint, pea and leek stuffed lamb

This simple mint, pea and leek stuffed lamb is so easy to make and tastes delicious too. With a thick, flavour packed stuffing this meat is tasty

Warm chicken and barley salad

Feed the family for under £5. This healthy recipe only costs 72p per serving. It is quick and easy to rustle up and a great way to use leftover chicken.

American bean pie

Feed the family for under a £5 with our are delicious and healthy mince, bean and mash pie. Serves six - so great for big families or seconds!

Duck noodle stir-fry

Duck noodle stir-fry is a speedy mid-week meal that the whole family can enjoy. It's lower in calories and fat too

Roast haddock

Fancy a change from your normal roast dinner? This delicious roast haddock supper is the perfect choice. Packed full of soft potatoes and fresh fish. This dish will go down a treat with the family.

Red onion, artichoke and tomato pizza

Stuck for dinner ideas? Our delicious red onion, artichoke and tomato pizza is the perfect Saturday night takeaway alternative which is healthy too

Stuffed chicken with spinach

Stuffed chicken with spinach is a great way to add an intense flavour to your chicken breast, low in calories and fat too this dish is rather tasty

Chocolate chilli

Give your chilli extra flavour by adding some chocolate and using cubed beef rather than mince - delicious

Tom yum seafood soup

Tom yum seafood soup is a delicious and easy recipe that is ideal for using up leftovers. It's low in calories and only takes 30 mins to make

Venison burger and chips

This delicious and easy venison burger and chips is low in calories and fat and perfect for enjoying in the sunshine

Millie's cookies

Looking for a delicious chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe? You'll love our simple version - making delicious, chewy cookies every time

M&M cookies

Chocolate cookies

A crunch and yet gooey chocolate cookie. This has chopped chocolate and pecan nuts for added crunch. The cookie mixture can be prepared in advance and put in the freezer. One recipe makes 10 generous sized cookies.

Mexican wedding cookies

Not just for weddings! These traditional Mexican wedding cookies are crumbly and light and have the lovely flavours of orange, rum and walnuts. Sandwiched with a rich caramel sauce, these cookies are the ultimate sweet treat

Gluten-free cookies

Dairy-free and gluten-free cookies are perfect if you're on a special diet. They don't miss out on any flavour

Chicken drumstick roast

Looking for chicken recipes? This cheap and easy recipe is made with flavourful chicken drumsticks and takes just 10 mins to prepare. A perfect roast chicken recipe for Sunday lunch or midweek

Stuffed tomatoes

These delicious stuffed tomatoes make an easy family dinner. Get the best flavour out of your juicy tomatoes.

Broad bean and brown rice salad

Our broad bean salad recipe is so easy. Enjoy the taste of summer vegetables with this delicious broad bean and rice salad. So quick and simple to make

Roasted vegetable couscous

This roasted vegetable couscous is easy and quick to make and you'll be getting a healthy serving of your 5-a-day. Peppers, courgettes and tomatoes bring plenty of flavour to couscous - which is a healthy alternative to pasta or rice

Rice and prawn salad

Triple tested: Succulent prawns and punchy lime … so fresh and summery! Brought to you by Essentials magazine