We all love eating great food, but when you're pushed for time, cooking it can be a pain in the backside.
Thankfully, there are a few sneaky ways to cut corners or get great results on your first attempt, allowing you to knock up a feast faster then you can say "ready steady cook."
Here are a 11 tips from the HuffPost UK Lifestyle team, but if you've got some cooking hacks of your own, share them in the comments below.