Freezable family recipes
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Sausage pasta bake
An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days
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
Chicken & chorizo ragu
Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day
Broccoli stem falafel bowl
Reduce food waste and make the falafel in this dish using an ingredient that’s often discarded – broccoli stalks, which are blitzed into the chickpea base
Creamy halloumi & tomato curry
Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children
Chicken & bacon pie
Top our creamy chicken pie with puff pastry for a satisfying family-friendly meal. Easy to freeze (unbaked), enjoy with your favourite veg
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Take inspiration from potato dauphinoise for this rustic veggie pie that's bursting with caramelised leeks and cheese. It's ideal for a cosy evening in
Peanut butter chicken
You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.
Big-batch pressure cooker bolognese
Stock up the freezer with this comforting pasta sauce. It will keep frozen for up to three months, so it’s great to have on hand for busy weeks
Spicy beef & black bean pie
Bake a warming beef pie that packs in four of your five-a-day. Not only is this a comforting dish, it also looks special enough to serve to guests
Cheeseboard mac ’n’ cheese with cracker breadcrumbs
Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert would all work well. It's a great way to use up leftovers
Potato cakes
Serve these versatile savoury bites with sausages, or make them the star of the show with soured cream and a scattering of spring onions
Soha's koftet roz (Egyptian rice meatballs)
Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It's regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food
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
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
Spiced harissa lamb pasties
Give the humble lamb pasty a spicy makeover using harissa. The prep can all be done in advance – just pop them in the oven an hour before serving
Jamaican veggie patties
Get ahead on your party nibbles with these freezable Jamaican veggie patties. You can then simply pop them in the oven when the party is about to start
Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice
This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month
Sausage ragu
Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good
Chicken & chickpea curry
Try our spicy chicken and chickpea curry for a dish that packs in punchy flavour but doesn't require lots of effort. It's great to freeze for busy days
Sausage & winter greens cannelloni
Stretch a pack of sausages and feed the whole family with this cannelloni. The meaty ragu sauce is bulked out with nutrient-dense winter greens
Slow-cooker roast chicken
Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family
Wild mushroom mac 'n' cheese
Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season
Family meals: Easy beef stew with sweet potato topping
Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg