Sausage and mash bake
One thing’s for sure, there’ll be no leftovers! This comforting dish will be a winner with the kids too...
Essentials magazine Recipes
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Leftover turkey curry
Turkey curry is perfect for using up meat from a meal the night before. This leftover turkey curry recipe is so simple to do, making it ideal for midweek
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Southern-fried chicken
This classic Southern-fried chicken recipe is so easy! Crispy on the outside, this Southern-style chicken's so much better than takeaway chicken
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Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken
Try Essential magazine's easy barbecue chicken with a Mediterranean-style marinade. We've got more Essential recipes at goodtoknow
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Triple layered Simnel cake
Triple layered Simnel cake has a modern and colourful twist with pink raspberry layer and white chocolate frosting to make an impressive Easter cake.
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Mini Egg chocolate meringue nests
Mini Egg chocolate meringue nests would make the perfect dessert for Easter Sunday topped with cream, chocolate and Mini Eggs of course
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Hot croissant ring cake
Hot croissant ring cake is easy to make using ready-to-roll pastry, dried fruit and warm spices in a ring tin and coated with a sweet glaze
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Creme Egg cake
Creme Egg cake made with a rich chocolate sponge and plenty of Creme Eggs is the only cake you need to make for Easter, whether for afternoon tea or Easter dessert.
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Mini Mars bar nests
Mini Mars bar nests are so easy to make with the kids and can be decorated with your favourite Easter treats like chocolate eggs
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Ratatouille
This classic ratatouille recipe has been triple tested in our kitchens. Warming and comforting, a veggie packed ratatouille is easy to make with any leftover veggies you've got
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Fish and chips recipe
Triple tested: Forgotten how good fish and chips tastes? It's perfct for a weeend family treat. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Slow cooker Asian chicken thighs
Slow cooked Asian chicken thighs is so easy to make as there's no need to marinate before slow cooking. Each chicken thigh is marinated in Asian flavours
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Puff pastry mince pies
Puff pastry mince pies have just four ingredients in a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a busy Christmas - plus, they taste amazing!
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Filo pastry mince pies
Filo pastry mince pies are so easy to make and ready in 30 minutes, with a crispy base, plenty of mincemeat and a sweet marzipan top
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Crispy Asian sea bass
Healthy and delicious crispy Asian sea bass is ready in just 20 mins. This delicious dish works out at only 277 calories per portion and 9g fat
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Budget Christmas pudding
Our budget Christmas pudding recipe makes two large puds and works out at just 35p per serving.
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Prawn and squash curry
Prawn and squash curry is full of flavour, so good for you and works out at just 291 calories, 3 of your 5-a-day and only £2.31 per serving
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Prawn tikka masala
Triple tested: This easy curry is so tasty you’ll want to cook it every Friday night! And it'll taste better than your local takeaway, we promise. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Goats' cheese frittata
Triple tested: Simple, easy and tasty, this cheesy frittata's perfect when you can't be bothered to spend ages cooking. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Sweet and sour sausage meatballs
Sweet and sour sausage meatballs together tasty meatballs with Chinese-style sweet and sour sauce. Ready in just 20 mins
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Mac 'n' veg bake
Family friendly mac 'n' veg bake only takes 30 mins to rustle up making it the ideal midweek meal when you're in a hurry
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Hot and spicy chicken skewers
Hot and spicy chicken stewers are the perfect way to spice up your buffet table as they make a great change from chicken satay, and low calorie too!
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Paprika wedges
Triple tested: Zesty, crispy potato cooked in their skins. Serve them at a BBQ with grilled burgers and sausages. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Salmon and polenta fish cakes
Quick and easy salmon and polenta fish cakes are perfect as a midweek meal that the whole family can enjoy together
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Herby new potatoes
Triple tested: New potatoes are delicious cooked in their skins – just give them a gentle scrub to remove dirt and any loose skin before cooking. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
