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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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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