Budget batch-cooking recipes

Freeze the mince base so you can have this chilli on the table in minutes during a busy week. The kids can have fun packing their own tortillas

Make a batch of these spiced cod fishcakes and freeze them for busy weeknights. Serve with salad and coleslaw for a tasty family meal

Try these slow cooker meatballs for a tasty family meal. Turkey mince makes lighter meatballs which kids love. They also freeze well so you can batch cook

Make a batch of our homemade, budget-friendly spicy rice for a simple vegetarian family meal that will satisfy everyone

Flavoured butters are great to have to hand, make a batch and keep them in the freezer for meat and fish dishes

Use whichever beans you have in the cupboard for this richly spiced beef and chipotle slow cooker chilli. It's a perfect meal to prepare for busy weeknights

Have a crowd to feed? Keep a batch of Thai green curry paste in the freezer and use in this colourful curry with coconut milk and Asian aromatics

Pair the rich, earthy flavour of cavolo nero with cream and salty parmesan to make this perfect veggie side dish. Serve leftovers with roast ham or fish

For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal

Warm up after work with this comforting sausage and bean hotpot in a rich tomato sauce. Enjoy with buttery mash for an easy midweek meal.

Cook a version of beef stroganoff that's lighter on the wallet yet full of flavour thanks to slow cooking. Serve with pasta, rice or mashed potato

A pressure cooker delivers the creamiest Italian rice dish without constant stirring. Lighten it up with a citrus tang

Choose eating apples if you want the sliced rings to stay intact in the slow cooker. Make as a low-fat yet tasty pudding, or lazy weekend breakfast dish

With a tub of homemade tomato sauce in the fridge, this dish is a cinch

Give a gift of homemade fudge to family and friends at Christmas with this recipe. It's flavoured with milk and dark chocolate, and made in the slow cooker for ease

You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.

Quick and easy, this spicy supper for two is perfect for using up the vegetables you have in your fridge, plus it can be cooked in one pot in the microwave

Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions

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

Make this vibrant veggie curry in less than 20 minutes with the help of a microwave. Serve with basmati rice or naan on the side

Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep

Feed a crowd or freeze a batch of our comforting beef bourguignon. This classic recipe uses slow-cooked beef and red wine for a deliciously rich stew

Cook this tasty, budget-friendly vegan curry for an easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories

A low calorie Moroccan fish stew flavoured with saffron, almonds, cinnamon, ginger and more. It's ideal for entertaining- make a batch ahead and freeze