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Chicken pasta bake
Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad
Big-batch bolognese
Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal
Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime
Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that's full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal
Banana overnight oats
Rustle up these easy overnight oats made with bananas, nut butter and almonds for a tasty breakfast. Prepped the night before, they're ideal for busy mornings
Meal prep: pasta
Make three lunchbox pasta meals in one go to save you time during the week. They're nutritious and healthy with variations using salmon, chicken and aubergine
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
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Turn a comforting stew into a show-off pie. With a homemade pastry crust and filling packed with chunks of meltingly tender beef, it's sure to impress guests
Vegetarian bolognese
Make the most of vegetarian mince for this easy veggie bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners
Slow cooker lamb curry
Use the slow cooker to make this nutritious, easy curry and the lamb will melt in your mouth. You can batch cook and freeze the leftovers for another day
Aubergine, tomato & halloumi pie
Bake this veggie pie for a meat-free Monday – you can feed the family and still have leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve with a handful of salad leaves
Quinoa salad with shredded greens & raisins
Showcase quinoa in this wonderful salad, with greens, avocado, feta and raisins. Rather than a grain, quinoa is a seed and is a great source of protein
Mini lentil shepherd’s pies
Make these mini veggie shepherd's pies ahead and freeze them for a nutritious family supper when you're pushed for time. They contain three of your 5-a-day
Black pepper hasselback potatoes
Prep these roast potatoes in the morning, then put them in the oven an hour before serving. They make a traditional Sunday roast a bit more special
Creamy chicken & sweetcorn soup
Make the chicken base for this recipe and freeze it so that you can cook this creamy chicken and sweetcorn soup in just 20 minutes during a busy week
Vegan breakfast muffins
These easy vegan breakfast muffins with muesli and pecans are perfect for making ahead of time and freezing in batches for a quick morning snack
Smoky black bean chilli
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
Orange & oregano pulled pork
Roast pulled pork in orange juice, along with bay, thyme, oregano and paprika for beautifully tender, flavourful meat. Serve with our chilli slaw on the side
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
Courgette & tomato soup
Batch cook a vegetable soup when you have a seasonal bounty and you'll always have a healthy meal in the freezer
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
Family meals: Chicken & veg casserole
A Spanish-style one-pot stew flavoured with paprika and cumin that'll be a hit with children and adults alike
Mild chicken curry
Make this mildly spiced curry with chicken thighs and a rich yogurt sauce for the ultimate family-friendly meal. Kids and adults alike will love this flavoursome dish.
For-the-freezer ratatouille
Make a batch of our healthy veg mix, then serve three ways- with feta, as pictured, with jacket potatoes, or in stuffed peppers
Family meals: Easy fish cakes
These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens