Freezable family recipes

This vegetarian burger recipe can be frozen, letting you get ahead on busy days. It's craftily packed with spinach - one of the trickier veg to get into kids!

You can make and freeze this showstopping salmon quiche ahead of time. It serves eight so perfect for an impromptu spot of lunchtime entertaining

Toss spinach, chicken and pancetta in a classic creamy alfredo sauce to make this pasta bake. Cosy and comforting, it's perfect for cold nights

Bake this pie for a family dinner, or simply batch cook the chicken curry base to freeze for later, then serve with rice or in jacket potatoes

These flatbreads are a doddle – simply make a large batch out of storecupboard ingredients and freeze them for later in the week

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

Add smoked haddock to dauphinoise to make an easier, freeze-ahead fish pie. It's a great fuss-free dinner when you have family or friends over

Cook this creamy, comforting stew to serve with our smashed mini jacket potatoes. This warming one-pot with chicken, peas and leeks is perfect for a special family meal

Make a batch of classic broccoli and stilton soup with the help of a soup maker. It's freezable so you can make ahead for busy days, or a packed lunch

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Tuck into this comforting cajun-spiced sausage and bean stew on cold winter nights. Enjoy with jacket or mashed potatoes or crusty bread

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

Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

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

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

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

Fry the onions in this punchy dhal slowly to add maximum flavour. Ideal for batch cooking, it will keep frozen for up to three months - perfect for busy weeknights

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