Freezable family recipes

This satisfying evening meal can be made in advance: simply make up the pie and freeze until you are ready to bake it

You don't need an ice cream machine to make this easy frozen dessert, topped with freeze-dried strawberries and crushed biscuits

Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert all work well. It's a great way to use up leftovers

A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot

Enjoy this veggie aubergine and harissa lasagne. Lightly spiced and baked with lots of cheese, it's a perfect Christmas Eve meal to serve a crowd

A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer

Kids will love this green vegetable blend with chunks of breaded fish fingers

This alternative pasta bake is great for making in batches- assemble the layers of mascapone, chicken, basil and butternut then freeze or bake

This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.

Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

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

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans - freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Warm up your week with this nourishing healthy vegetable soup that's packed with veggies and pasta, and easy to freeze ahead

Once you've cracked this technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home

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

Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

Removing sausage skins and breaking them into small pieces helps this Tuscan sausage gnocchi go further, and it’s also easily freezable

Try making this triple cheese, pepperoni & jalapeño pizza, known for its fluffy, thick base with a cheesy crisp crust. Serving four, it's perfect for a Friday night in with the family