Batch cooking recipes
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Big-batch bolognese
Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal
Pulled chicken & black bean chilli
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps
One-pot prawn & lentil curry
Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It's cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat
Spiced lentil & butternut squash soup
Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat
Chicken, spinach & bacon alfredo pasta bake
Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too
Easy Spanish chicken
Enjoy our Spanish chicken recipe – a classic, comforting stew made with chicken thighs nestled in a tomato and smoked paprika sauce with chorizo and butter beans
Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce
Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours
Slow cooker chicken tikka masala
Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – it's perfect for a cold winter evening.
Spiced lamb meatball stew
Enjoy spiced lamb meatballs with chickpeas and pomegranate seeds in a harissa sauce for an easy midweek meal. Freeze any leftovers for busy weekdays
Healthy ragu
Use carrots, peas and passata to stretch a pack of mince in this wholesome and healthier sauce that provides three of your five-a-day. Enjoy with jacket potatoes
Creamy leek, pesto & squash pie
Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you'll thank yourself on busy weeknights
Coconut cashew & butternut squash curry
Batch cook this vegan squash and cashew nut curry and freeze for busy days when you need something quick and nutritious. It's perfect for a family meal
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Turn a comforting stew into a show-off pie. With a homemade pastry crust and filling packed with chunks of meltingly tender beef, it's sure to impress guests
Five-bean chilli
Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg
Aubergine parmigiana lasagne
Combine two Italian classics - parmigiana and lasagne - in this veggie bake. It's ideal for batch cooking as you can freeze it before or after baking
Sausage cassoulet
Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer
Pesto salmon & bean gratins
Keep everyone in the family happy with our freezer-friendly seafood bake. You can freeze individual portions – just remember to label them with the cooking instructions
Slow cooker ratatouille
Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nutrients, it also delivers four of your 5-a-day
Basic lentils
Make our tasty lentil recipe and use it as a base to make three more fabulous dishes. By itself it's a tasty vegan, low-fat and gluten-free meal
Curried fishcakes
Make a batch of these spiced cod fishcakes and freeze them for busy weeknights. Serve with salad and coleslaw for a tasty family meal
Chicken and vegetable soup
Use a whole chicken to make a big batch of family-friendly chicken soup. Treat the recipe as a base and add your choice of veg, or bulk it up with grains
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
Crusty cheddar pies
This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen - a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery
Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges
Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home