Budget winter recipes

Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family

Cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer is a speedy way to achieve succulent meat with a delicious crispy skin. A spicy coating makes the perfect finishing touch

Salmon fillets cook beautifully in an air fryer and make a delicious meal when coated in a herb seasoning and served with greens and grains

Our air fryer jacket potatoes have a fluffy centre and crisp skin. Baking potatoes in an air fryer is a quicker and more energy-efficient than using the oven

Rustle up these spicy sardine fishcakes for lunch. Easy to make, they take under 30 minutes from prep to plate and pair well with a crisp salad

Try our speedy, healthy recipe for homemade baked beans. It wins hands down when it comes to taste and texture, and delivers three of your five-a-day

Stuff this turkey with pistachio, cranberries, sausagemeat and parsley. Be sure to check the size of the roll against your air-fryer basket to ensure it fits

Want a comforting macaroni cheese quickly, without too many pots and pans to wash up afterwards? Look to your microwave - and our three-cheese recipe...

Toss baby carrots in a fennel and honey butter and serve at a Christmas feast. They look special, and best of all, don't take up any hob space

Create irresistibly crispy potatoes in your air fryer. Fluffy on the inside and golden on the outside, these air-fried roasties are perfect for a Sunday roast dinner.

Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes

Lift the flavour of red cabbage with the help of pomegranate juice and caraway seeds. Made in the microwave, it's a vibrant, colourful side for the Christmas dinner table

Cook the British classic, cauliflower cheese, easily by making it in the microwave. It can work as a main or side dish for a Sunday roast

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

Forget microwave mug cakes - if you're after some serious indulgence in just 15 minutes, this easy chocolate, peanut butter and jam brownie recipe is sure to hit the spot

Make a simple Christmas brussels side with the help of a microwave. A butter and honey glaze and a scattering of almonds will make this a popular dish

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

This dinner party dish might just become your new kitchen secret. Forget patiently stirring away, this cheat's version cooks in half the time!

Good Food reader Catherine Dunkley shares her super-quick and easy recipe for the perfect last-minute coffee and walnut cake

Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums

Make this vibrant veggie curry in less than 20 minutes with the help of a microwave. Serve with basmati rice or naan on the side