There’s a time and a place for complicated recipes, but sometimes you just want to whip up something delicious with minimal fuss. That’s where our 'no-recipe' recipes come in. These simple suggestions are designed to inspire you – without demanding that you follow instructions to the letter. If you do have a little more time and energy, you can also use these tips as a base; improvise with the ingredients, switch up the presentation and add your own spin, safe in the knowledge that the end result will be very tasty indeed.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the dishes that you can whip up without a recipe, from traybakes to soothing soups and delicious desserts.