We’ve got a selection of Homemade Freezer Meals. All of these are freezer-friendly recipes, perfect for making ahead.
If you’re looking to do some batch cooking over the coming weeks, so that you’ve got some great meal choices in your freezer, then we’ve got you covered.
Whilst we try to provide make ahead and/or freezer instructions where possible on all recipes, these recipes are our top picks. Each of them have specific instructions for freezing.
Freezer Friendly Dinners
Chicken Madras
A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry, chicken madras is easy to make at home in one pan. A great Friday night curry!
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This is a perfect curry for the freezer, we had this the other day and there is a portion sat in our freezer.
Spaghetti Bolognese
My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.
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Chilli Con Carne
Our favourite chilli con carne recipe - packed with flavour! One pound of minced beef can easily stretch to 8 servings in this recipe - making it healthier and cheaper too.
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Chris ALWAYS makes a big batch of his chilli and we have a couple of family portions in the freezer afterwards. Makes a fantastic weeknight dinner cooked from the freezer.
Orange Chicken
My copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken is sticky, sweet and tangy. Succulent chicken pieces with a crispy coating and plenty of that delicious sauce. Ready in 20 minutes too!
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Although the chicken won’t be quite as crispy when reheating this orange chicken, I wanted to include it anyway as it’s still a delicious and quick meal.
Make Ahead Spaghetti Recipe
You can make this flavour-packed spaghetti dish ahead of time - without it clumping together. Full of veg, plus crispy bacon. Just reheat for a quick dinner. Freezable too!
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala - tender chunks of marinated chargrilled chicken in a creamy mild sauce with garlic, ginger and spices. Kids and adults alike love this dish.
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Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash
Nothing beats a creamy fish pie for some hearty comfort food. My award-winning fish pie is always on our recipe rotation at home.
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Lasagne Recipe
A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.
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Cottage Pie
Traditional cottage pie with a rich meaty sauce, topped with creamy mashed potato, crisped up to golden perfection.
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Big Batch Chinese Beef
Big Batch Chinese Beef - A tasty, make-ahead meal of slow-cooked saucy Chinese beef. Perfect when you're cooking for a crowd!
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Sausage Casserole
This sausage casserole is packed full of flavour, with a mix of warming spices and pieces of chorizo. It makes a great family winter dinner. Plus it can be make ahead of time too!
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Thai Green Chicken Curry
My deliciously rich and aromatic Thai Green Chicken Curry with homemade curry paste. Make it mild or spicy with a vibrant creamy sauce.
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Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe
Homemade Chicken Jalfrezi in a deliciously thick, spicy sauce. Serve it with my quick and easy pilau rice – all ready in 40 minutes.
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Traditional Lancashire Hot Pot
Lancashire Hotpot - Succulent lamb in a meaty gravy, topped with potatoes that are tender underneath and crisp on top.
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Chicken and Red Pepper Pasta
Lighter chicken and red pepper pasta - so satisfyingly tasty, but less than 550 cals per serving (also Syn free if you're on Slimming World).
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Creamy, cheesy and filling - this Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake with mushrooms makes a fantastic comforting dinner.
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Lunches that you can freeze
As well as freezing smaller portions of the dinner recipes (like we sometimes do) these also make great make ahead and freezable lunches.
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cream of Broccoli soup - with kale and cauliflower, plus a good handful of cheddar cheese. A real comfort food favourite!
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Roasted Vegetable Soup
Oven cooking the veg until golden and caramelized adds lots of extra flavour to this comforting soup. Add parmesan for a creamy finish!
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Cornish Pasties
Cornish Pasties - moist and tender traditional hand pies filled with steak, onion, potato and swede (rutabaga)
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Chickpea and Lemon Soup
Chickpea and Lemon Soup - Fresh and zingy. A great lunch for only 180 cals per portion. Gluten free and Vegan too.
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Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup
Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup
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Other recipes you can freeze
Crispy Roast Potatoes Recipe
Perfect roast potatoes -fluffy inside with a crunchy exterior. Part of my step-by-step guide for making a delicious roast beef dinner.
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Soft and Light Brioche Burgers Buns
These brioche buns are light, not overly sweet, and the perfect vessel for a homemade juicy burger
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Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
The secret to making perfect (foolproof) Yorkshire puddings! Should the batter be refrigerated? Can you make ahead? Your questions answered!
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Chicken Stock Recipe
How to make rich chicken stock with just 5 minutes of upfront work followed by hands-off simmering. A kitchen staple for the best sauces.
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This is a great way to use up leftover chicken carcass and make a fantastic freezable stock.
The Best Apple Sauce
Roast pork wouldn't be the same without lashings of tangy apple sauce. This is my simple 3-ingredient recipe. It's freezable too!
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A great way to use up apples that are nearly turning. I have been known to freeze an extra portion and make a quick crumble topping for a dessert for Chris.
