Freezable family recipes

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

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

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

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

Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

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

Let the oven do the work in this coconut, cauliflower and paneer dhal, where turmeric lends a beautifully golden colour. Enjoy with our homemade pickled onions

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

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

Transform a base of spicy meatballs into three simple dinners for busy weekdays. The dish will make three batches of meatballs, which will keep chilled

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

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.

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