Food time-savers: all in under 20 mins

These cheat's chocolate soufflés will have your guests thinking you have spent all day in the kitchen. In fact they take ten minutes of preparation and 10 minutes to cook!

Instant hit

For a snazzy dessert sauce for four, melt 75g (3oz) milk chocolate and 75ml (3fl oz) double cream in a bowl over just-simmering water. Stir in a little cayenne pepper. Just add ice cream!

Speedy greens

Here's a fast and easy way to cook fresh spinach: pile it into a colander placed in the sink. Pour over a kettle-full of freshly boiled water. Leave to drip for a minute, then season and serve.

Fishy business

Frozen fish is a fantastic money-saving option and perfect if you're in a rush, as you often can cook it straight from frozen - just check the instructions on the pack.

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