Recipes you can make in minutes...

Looking for a quick menu or impressive side dish? We've compiled our favourite fast but fabulous drinks and dishes that only take moments to make...

If you're looking for impressive grub you can make in minutes, this is the only page you need. These recipes have been specifically designed for minimal fuss, stress and mess and leave you plenty of time to get on with some serious socialising.

Beetroot dip served with sliced pitta bread10 healthy snacks you can make in minutes
Curb your hunger the healthy way with a super-fast snack. We’ve got nutritious smoothies, dips and light bites, all ready in under 10 minutes.
Try our quick & healthy snacks.
 

Five different gin cocktails served in various glass styles10 gin cocktails you can make in minutes
Shake up your drinks repertoire by giving gin the star treatment. Our quick and easy cocktail recipes can be created in moments, giving you more time to party.
Try our gin cocktails.
 

Spiced fennel linguine served on a plate on top of a floral fabric cover10 pastas you can make in minutes
Easy and speedy, pasta is a midweek staple in many households. Mix up your sauce selection with our quick dinner ideas, ready in 20 minutes or less.
Try our pasta dishes.
 

Salad dressings in various glasses served next to a plate of salad leaves10 salad dressings you can make in minutes
Don't be afraid of boring burgers at your barbecue, these super easy dressings are to give you some flavour inspiration. 
Try our salad dressings.
 

Prosecco cocktails served in four different glasses10 Prosecco cocktails you can make in minutes
That's right, you read correctly, flashy Prosecco cocktails that need no bartending knowledge whatsoever. 
Try our cocktails.


Burger sauces served on teaspoons10 burger sauces you can make in minutes
Up your burger game and choose from our quick and easy sauces to dollop onto your barbecue creations.
Try our super sauces. 


Beer cocktails served in five different glasses5 beer cocktails you can make in minutes
There's more to life than snakebite. Whip up some craft beer combos that even beer haters will enjoy!
Try our beer cocktails.
 

Mojito cocktails served in glasses with fresh mint and lime6 mojitos you can make in minutes
Six mouthwatering twists on this classic minty cocktail that're perfect for entertaining. 
Try our mojitos.
 

Guinness cocktails served in five different glasses5 Guinness cocktails you can make in minutes
You might not think of Guinness as a versatile drink but these delicious cocktails beg to differ. 
Try our Guinness cocktails.
 

Rib eye steak in a pan served with red wine sauce10 steak sauces you can make in minutes
Our cookery team have created 10 super quick sauces to enjoy with your steak. Whatever flavour you fancy, we've got it covered.
Try our steak sauces. 


Risotto primavera with asparagus and peas served in a bowl10 dishes you can cook in a microwave in minutes
Forget your standard ready meal, these speedy and simple meals will blow them out of the water. 
Try our microwavable meals.


Selection of mulled drinks in various glasses5 mulled drinks you can make in minutes
If you want a change from the standard mulled wine for this year's Christmas gathering, try Good Food's five festive mulled drinks you can make in minutes
Try our mulled drinks.
 

Serrano ham canapes served on a slate board10 Christmas canapés you can make in minutes
It's the party season, so why not spend more time with friends and less time in the kitchen? These quick and easy Christmas canapés are a total gift!
Try our Christmas canapés.
 

Individual strawberry cheesecake served on a plate10 Valentine's Day dishes you can make in minutes
Left your Valentine’s menu to the last minute? Don’t panic – discover Good Food’s top 10 romantic meals for two that are on the table in 20 minutes or less.
Try our quick Valentine's Day dishes.

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