10 Best Traybakes
As the nights draw in, we’re equally drawn to nourishing comfort food – and traybakes just seem to tick all of our boxes. Sweet or savoury, there’s something appealing about the simplicity of their all-in-one approach. And who can resist the rich aromas wafting through the kitchen, as your supper bubbles away or your pudding gently bakes?
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SMOKY TOFU TRAYBAKE
In this flavour-packed vegan recipe, the smokiness of the tofu and paprika are balanced by sweet peppers and umami-rich chickpeas and olives.
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ROAST COD AND TOMATO TRAYBAKE WITH CAPERS, PEPPERS AND OLIVES
If you’re after a light, fresh meal, this Elly Curshen dish is for you: flaky cod with roasted tomatoes and peppers, given a little zing by sharp capers and olives.
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ROAST COD AND TOMATO TRAYBAKE WITH CAPERS, PEPPERS AND OLIVES
If you’re after a light, fresh meal, this Elly Curshen dish is for you: flaky cod with roasted tomatoes and peppers, given a little zing by sharp capers and olives.
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SAUSAGE, BLACKBERRY AND PARSNIP TRAYBAKE
Juicy sausages, plump blackberries and earthy parsnips may sound slightly unusual, but trust us: it’s a flavour combination that works.
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PUMPKIN, KALE AND HALLOUMI TRAYBAKE
Pumpkin is the star ingredient in this simple yet sublime traybake. Torn kale leaves and a scattering of halloumi complete the dish.
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PUMPKIN, KALE AND HALLOUMI TRAYBAKE
Pumpkin is the star ingredient in this simple yet sublime traybake. Torn kale leaves and a scattering of halloumi complete the dish.
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EASY CHICKEN TRAYBAKE WITH ANCHOVY DRESSING
If you want to encourage fussy kids to eat their greens, this quick and tasty one-tin dinner could be the answer. Mop up the moreish dressing with crusty ciabatta.
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CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL TRAYBAKE
After trying this hugely popular traybake, one reviewer apparently ‘rushed out to Waitrose for ingredients’. Seeing as it’s topped with our moreish Cooks’ Ingredients salted caramel icing, we can’t really blame them…
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CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL TRAYBAKE
After trying this hugely popular traybake, one reviewer apparently ‘rushed out to Waitrose for ingredients’. Seeing as it’s topped with our moreish Cooks’ Ingredients salted caramel icing, we can’t really blame them…
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MARTHA COLLISON’S APPLE AND BLACKBERRY UPSIDE DOWN TRAYBAKE
A celebration of seasonal fruit, comforting sponge and sticky caramel from Waitrose Weekend columnist Martha Collison. Serve warm with vanilla custard.
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OLD SCHOOL CAKE
A retro traybake guaranteed to trigger grown-up nostalgia – and glee in little ones. We predict it’ll be a hit at your local Christmas bazaar.
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OLD SCHOOL CAKE
A retro traybake guaranteed to trigger grown-up nostalgia – and glee in little ones. We predict it’ll be a hit at your local Christmas bazaar.
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CARROT CAKE TRAYBAKE
Not much can be improved on when it comes to a classic bake – except a sprinkling of crunchy walnut brittle really does elevate this scrumptious carrot cake.
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DATE AND PEAR TRAYBAKE
For a lighter bake with no refined sugar, try this naturally sweet homage to date and pear. We think it’s the ideal pairing (pun intended).
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DATE AND PEAR TRAYBAKE
For a lighter bake with no refined sugar, try this naturally sweet homage to date and pear. We think it’s the ideal pairing (pun intended).