Freezable family recipes

Save precious time when planning a group meal by prepping and freezing your potatoes in advance.

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

Try this delicious spring pasta bake recipe as a midweek family meal which freezes brilliantly. We’ve used orecchiette, but you can use whatever pasta you like

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

Salmon and smoked haddock are perfect partners in this creamy, cheesy fish dish - freeze ahead and thaw for a make-ahead dinner party main

Make for kids and big kids, too! These banana lollies with chocolate, hundreds and thousands and strawberries are great for a party or after-school treat

Enjoy this nutritious veggie chilli. It has layers of rich flavour from the pumpkin absorbing the sweetness of garlic, warming spices and dark chocolate

Melt-in-the-mouth, tender shredded pork with a sweet and spicy glaze, what's not to like? Serve this simple make-ahead meal with all the trimmings

Enjoy these zesty, sweet and spicy fishcakes in summer with sticky rice, chopped carrot, cucumber and mango. They can be frozen, so are perfect for busy days

This takeaway favourite is freezer-friendly and quick to reheat, giving you the chance to get ahead and save money.

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

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

A lightly spiced lamb bake with artichoke hearts, a cherry tomato ragu and layers of fried aubergine and potato

This comforting dish of layered pasta sheets, meat and spinach is topped with gooey, melted cheese - freeze now for entertaining later

Make the stock for this soup from the ham hock to boost the flavour – you’ll also have plenty of ham left for making sandwiches or pies later in the week

This flavoursome, low-fat chicken casserole is easy to make and freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze for speedy midweek meals?

Enjoy pork schnitzel served with a punchy lemon, garlic and capers-flavoured butter. You can use any leftover butter on boiled potatoes, mash or white fish

With sweet, slow-cooked carrots and beautifully tender meat, this beef and stout stew is comfort in a pot. Serve with creamy parsnip mash for a warming meal.

Batch cook these family-friendly burgers and freeze to use on busy weeknights. Sure to be a hit, they're also full of veg

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

A classic chocolate-orange flavour in a rich and squidgy dessert that's low in sugar but no less tasty!