Freezable family recipes

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day

The whole family will love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch

Make a batch of these spiced cod fishcakes and freeze them for busy weeknights. Serve with salad and coleslaw for a tasty family meal

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

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 pretty quiche ahead of time. It serves eight so perfect for an impromptu spot of lunchtime entertaining

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

This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

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

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

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

Freeze these steak and mushroom bakes to enjoy on busier days. Once you’ve got the hang of these pasty-pie hybrids, you can adapt the filling as you like

We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe – here it is!

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

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

A lightly spiced lamb bake with artichoke hearts, a cherry tomato ragu and layers of fried aubergine and potato