Quick & easy recipe ideas

From curry in a hurry, to simple sauces and flash-cooked feasts, get creative with some last minute speedy suppers.

Pep up your dinner with a dose of punchy pesto. This green sauce can be easily adapted too.

Use plain flour to make some delicious baked goods. This storecupboard staple can be used in bread, biscuits, cakes, yorkshire puddings, pancakes and more.

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Pressed for time? From pasta to curries, take a look at our 30-minute meal ideas, all of which are rated four or five stars by Good Food users. 

Hungry but short on time? Whip up speedy snacks, meals, drinks and desserts in five minutes or less, either from scratch or using leftover ingredients.

Have a meal on the table in just five minutes with our super speedy recipes, perfect for a quick lunch or fuss-free dinner, including salads, pasta dishes and more.

These quick fix recipes are ideal for midweek meals or speedy lunches. Use just five ingredients or fewer to make a simple and satisfying family dinner

Create a delicious dinner from storecupboard ingredients with our 5-ingredient pasta recipes. Feed the family in a flash with these creative dishes.

No time to shop but in need of a quick meal? Whip up one our budget-friendly suppers, snacks or desserts using just four ingredients and a few storecupboard staples.

Get back to basics with our simple recipes that use just three ingredients, from budget-friendly omelettes and pasta to biscuits, ice cream, and cocktails.

Skip the supermarket and try making your own storecupboard essentials. Our top-rated, easy recipes include homemade sauces, chutneys and seasonings.

Make the most of leftover chicken with these budget-friendly recipes, from soups and salads to thrifty family curries and nourishing stir-fries.

Use up leftover cooked ham or gammon after Christmas dinner or Sunday lunch using our easy meal ideas. Choose from tasty pies, salads, soups and more

Discover inventive ways to use up leftover bread. We have various takes on bread & butter pudding, French toast, bruschetta and great ideas for breadcrumbs.

We've got plenty of ideas to use up leftover mash or roasties. Serve them in a variety of tasty pies, soups, tortillas and fish cakes, or a classic hash.

Love your cheeseboard leftovers. From melty macaroni cheese, toasties and tarts to fluffy soufflés, we've got fabulous ideas for fromage.

Got some leftovers from a lamb Sunday roast? Don't let it go to waste – rustle up something amazing with our top-rated leftover lamb recipes.

Use up leftover pork from a Sunday roast in these easy dinners. Try our simple sandwiches, salads, tacos and Asian-inspired noodles and rice. 

Use up extra roast beef or mince from a Bolognese with our best leftover beef recipes. Try our easy salads and sandwiches or entertain with canapés. 

Use up any leftover pumpkin with our warming soups, spectacular cakes and other seasonal treats. Put that Halloween squash to good use.

Don't let leftover mashed potato go to waste, make one of our comforting recipes. Try a crispy potato cake, turn it into a pie topping or a tasty croquette.

Don't let anything go to waste with our top leftover recipes. Make satisfying pies, salads, puddings and pasta bakes from all your favourite ingredients

Make the most of leftover rice with our simple and speedy recipes. Use up this storecupboard staple in salads, one pots and egg-fried rice dishes.

Use up your leftover Christmas meats in a comforting pie, speedy str-fry, toastie or salad. These cooked ham and turkey recipes are full of festive flavours.

Make these wonderfully simple microwave meals to save yourself time and money! No need to stress about the oven for these starters, mains and desserts.

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