Christmas lunch for less for less

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep, just right for cooking on a warm day when you might not want to spend too much time in the kitchen. ■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 4 hrs 10 mins 2

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors

A shop-bought roasted chicken is a great summer cheat when it’s too hot to turn the oven on. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ No cook 1 roasted chicken2 thick slices ciabatta, sourdough or crusty white bre

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This recipe has been designed so you can stash an extra family meal in the freezer. The burgers are quick and easy to make, and are packed with spinach, which can be a tricky vegetable to get kids to