Freezable recipes

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

Try your hand at making these Lithuanian cepelinai – dumplings made with pork or beef mince encased in potato. They take a little effort but are well worth it

Make a batch of our healthy veg mix, then serve three ways- with feta, as pictured, with jacket potatoes, or in stuffed peppers

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

Cook this low-calorie chicken pie using a base recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze. It makes an easy, tasty and nutritious family meal

Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children

Shun pre-packaged frozen pizzas for this convenient recipe. You can eat these cherry tomato margherita pizzas now or cook from frozen when you need a quick meal

Love banana bread? You’ll love this butternut bread, which is really more of a cake. The squash provides sweetness while keeping the texture dense and squidgy

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

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Everyone needs a treat now and again! These oat-packed biscuits are designed to be stored in the freezer – simply bake when the mood strikes

You don't get much more comforting than a cheesy pasta bake with a crunchy pine nut topping and pieces of salty bacon. Serve with a crisp green salad

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

Give the humble lamb pasty a spicy makeover using harissa. The prep can all be done in advance – just pop them in the oven an hour before serving

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

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

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

Make this moreish Middle Eastern-inspired pie for a special occasion when you're feeding a crowd. It's made with curd cheese, but you can use ricotta and mascarpone instead

This make-ahead festive dessert is deliciously different and incredibly simple to make, with amaretti biscuits, fresh oranges and double cream

Get ahead on your party nibbles with these freezable Jamaican veggie patties. You can then simply pop them in the oven when the party is about to start

Make these creamy, cheesy chicken and leek pot pies ahead and freeze them, ready for those cold winter nights when you don’t feel like cooking

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

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

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