Freezable comfort food recipes

Enjoy this bake with all the gorgeous elements of banoffee: a crumbly biscuit base, creamy cheesecake-style filling, bananas and caramel

Make a mild and creamy korma in the slow cooker. Sure to become a family favourite, slow cooking ensures tender chicken and a rich, fragrant curry sauce

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced vegetarian supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper

Try our chicken and chickpea curry for a dish that packs in punchy flavour but doesn't require a lot of effort to make. It's great to freeze for busy days

Be inspired by the Italian rolled pork dish, porchetta. This ragu is ideal when you have guests – leave it simmering whilst you entertain

Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix

Dish up a hearty bowl of comfort on a cold, wintry evening with this simple sausage stew that uses a tin of baked beans to make it even easier

Olympic cyclist Laura Trott's favourite calcium-rich comfort food feast that's cooked in 20 minutes. A simple family meal to fill hungry stomachs

Make a batch of curried brisket and freeze portions for another day, to use with noodles for a wonderful homemade ramen. Once defrosted, reheating is quick

This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks

Enjoy this ingenious take on a family favourite, sausage and mash. It brings the two ingredients together into one hearty pie that can be easily frozen

Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you'll always have a satisfying meal to hand

The combination of blueberries and coconut makes this indulgent dessert incredibly moreish

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

This warming vegetarian chilli is a low-fat, healthy option that packs in the veggies and flavour. Serve with Tabasco sauce, soured cream or yoghurt.

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy weeknights when you need to feed a crowd

A hearty yet healthy dish that's perfect for a rainy evening, and it's low-fat too

Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Have a veg dodger in the family? This 'hidden' veg ragu packs in celery, carrots and tomatoes with pork and beef mince to make a flavour-packed family meal

There's nothing like a meat pie when you crave a comforting supper. A beef casserole makes a fabulous pie filling, and here we've slow-cooked it for extra-tender results

Goulash makes a great freezer standby - just the job when you're pushed for time, but want the comfort of a stew