Freezable recipes are brilliantly practical for keeping meal planning and leftovers in check - whether you're batch-cooking ahead of a busy schedule or bulk-buying ingredients to save for later.
Everyone will be talking about Dina Begum's recipe at your next BBQ! Inspired by South Asian flavours, the chicken is marinated with saffron and Kashmiri chilli flakes and served with a chilli chutney for plenty of spice. These are definitely worth the wait!
Give your fish pie an update with a delicious sweet potato mash topping. The filling for this modern take on a comfort food classic is made from haddock, delicately poached in creme fraiche, then combined with mustard powder, dill and hard-boiled egg.
Nothing says autumn like this warming soup, where butternut squash is roasted with rosemary and garlic until soft and sweet, then blended and simmered with chestnuts. Serve with a sprinkling of ground dried wild mushrooms for extra depth of flavour.
Enjoy the flavours of a bitter orange Italian aperitif in this easy ice lolly idea. Simply mix Bella Apertini with prosecco and garnish with a slice of orange, then freeze to make the ultimate summer cooler.
Pistachios are the star of this homemade pesto, which provides a vibrant topping to sweet vine tomatoes. A simple yet stunning summer salad.
This vibrant tropical sundae is made with homemade coconut sorbet and pineapple and mint sorbet, but you can use whatever tropical-flavoured sorbets you fancy! Ideal for summer entertaining, as you can make everything in advance, then assemble the sundaes in minutes.
Dark chocolate, creamy coconut and sweet cherries is a heavenly flavour match, re-created in these indulgent sharing sundaes. You can prep everything in advance, then assemble just before serving.
An easy-but-cute-looking bake that makes for moist muffins, and the kids can help you make - as long as they promise not to eat the chocolate chips before they make it into the mix. Substitute the chocolate chips for nuts if you prefer.
Making this soup is a great way of using up gammon steaks, as well as being a gorgeous warming soup for winter days. The lentils add extra depth and are a lovely foil to the gammon. Elevate it with a small dollop of crème fraîche.
This Hungarian soup takes a little while to make, but it serves 8 so it's great for batch-cooking.
This brandy bread and butter pudding is made by soaking a wheat-free loaf in eggs, cream, and milk and flavoured with aromatic vanilla, brandy, and raisins. The topping is brushed with an apricot jam glaze for a gorgeous crispy finish.
Recipes don't get much more comforting than this warming carrot and chestnut soup. Cooked chestnuts give the soup a deliciously nutty flavour and depth while finely grated Gruyere provides a lush and moreish mouthfeel.
Slow cooked for maximum flavour, this hearty, flavoursome casserole is sure to soon become a family favourite. The selection of greens provide your five-a-day in one dish and it can be frozen, so do the work at the weekend for a quick freezer hit during the week.
A lighter alternative to chilli con carne, this version can be made with turkey mince or breast. The meat is browned then softened with onions before being gently simmered in a slow-cooker with spices, beans and tomatoes.
An oven-baked one-pot chicken dish. Here succulent chicken breast is coated with herby cream cheese and breadcrumbs before being roasted in the oven with cherry tomatoes. Top tip: finish under the grill to crisp up the chicken skin.
A lovely new way to make potato soup: just add fennel. The sweet subtle hints of aniseed are a great foil for the potato in this creamy bowl of goodness. Easy to make – and it's freezable, too. Leave out the double cream, if preferred.
A proper lunch party calls for proper ice-cream. The base here is a classic recipe for vanilla ice cream, but the addition of both fresh and preserved ginger elevates this into an elegant yet comforting dessert that everyone will love.
A classic tomato soup made using delicious Tesco Finest temptation tomatoes, this simple, healthy recipe is a great one to start with if you've never made soup. Make extra and freeze for another time.
These veggie samosa puffs make a delicious addition to a picnic. They’re based on the flavours of traditional Bangladeshi samosas – but easier to make!
Craving a curry without the calories? Try this aromatic fish soup with fragrant coconut milk and ginger. Onions, ginger and garlic are softened in the pan before being combined with storecupboard spices, any white fish fillet, coconut milk and tomato puree. Curry easy.
These savoury muffins combine spinach with carrot and a subtle hint of chilli. A great afternoon pick-me-up.
This spinach mushroom and Brie tart makes a perfect lunch or first course at a supper party. Start by blind baking the pastry, then, make the cheesy mushroom filling before popping back in the oven to finish.
A chocolate cake to get excited about. Cooked in the oven using the 'bain-marie', or water bath, method and using minimal flour, the end result is a cake as rich as can be but with the delicate texture of a pudding. Add a spoonful of brandy for grown-up decadence.
This recipe for coconut dhal is quick, easy and super comforting.
Is there anything more comforting than this classic British dish? Fresh tarragon and lemon really lift the flavour of the tender white fish, while the creamy sauce and buttery mash topping make it a big hit with even fussy eaters. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Arm yourself with some vegetables and a balti curry paste and this rich and spicy meal will be ready for the family in just 40 minutes. Sweet potato, green beans, cauliflower and carrots make this Indian dish as colourful as it is satisfying. Serve with naan bread and fresh coriander.
You can't beat a hearty pie and this gluten-free chicken and mushroom one is a surefire crowdpleaser that works for people with intolerances. Easy to make for an occasion, or just for a weekend family dinner, serve with some steamed greens.
Homemade rhubarb ice cream is as light and delicious as it sounds. Tangy, tasty rhubarb is simmered in a vanilla sugar syrup before being churned in a classic custard ice cream mixture. Ration yourself to two scoops to make this gorgeous dessert last the summer.
A lighter dessert for the Christmas season, this clementine sorbet is the perfect way to round off all those rich meals. Sugar, lemon juice, and clementine zest and juice are frozen then churned until a perfect consistency has been obtained. Garnish with pretty mint leaves.
Teatime is something of an institution in Britain and one of its essential components is a Scottish shortbread biscuit. Crumbly, buttery and perfect for dunking in a cuppa, making your own is simple and satisfying as this recipe will demonstrate.
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Tenderise your turkey steaks by thinning them out, then dredge in lightly spiced flour and pan-fry until golden and crispy for the perfect turkey burger, ready in just 25 minutes.
This French casserole is an all-time classic with beef cooked in red wine, rich stock, garlic and herbs for a one-pot dish that renders an amazing depth of flavour every time. All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a covered dish then wait until it's done.