Homemade Freezer Meals

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

5 from 3 votes

A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry, chicken madras is easy to make at home in one pan. A great Friday night curry!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

4.34 from 6 votes

My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chilli Con Carne

5 from 13 votes

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.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

5 from 7 votes

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!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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 (that you can even freeze!)

5 from 1 vote

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!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chicken Tikka Masala

5 from 4 votes

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.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash

5 from 7 votes

Nothing beats a creamy fish pie for some hearty comfort food. My award-winning fish pie is always on our recipe rotation at home.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

How to make Lasagne

5 from 2 votes

A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cottage Pie

5 from 4 votes

Traditional cottage pie with a rich meaty sauce, topped with creamy mashed potato, crisped up to golden perfection. 

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Big Batch Chinese Beef

5 from 8 votes

Big Batch Chinese Beef - A tasty, make-ahead meal of slow-cooked saucy Chinese beef. Perfect when you're cooking for a crowd!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Sausage Casserole

5 from 2 votes

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!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Thai Green Chicken Curry

5 from 4 votes

My deliciously rich and aromatic Thai Green Chicken Curry with homemade curry paste. Make it mild or spicy with a vibrant creamy sauce.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chicken Jalfrezi with homemade pilau rice

5 from 5 votes

Homemade Chicken Jalfrezi in a deliciously thick, spicy sauce. Served with quick and easy pilau rice – all ready in 40 minutes.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Traditional Lancashire Hot Pot

4.86 from 7 votes

Lancashire Hotpot - Succulent lamb in a meaty gravy, topped with potatoes that are tender underneath and crisp on top.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chicken and Red Pepper Pasta

5 from 1 vote

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).

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

5 from 4 votes

Creamy, cheesy and filling - this Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake with mushrooms makes a fantastic comforting dinner.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

5 from 3 votes

Cream of Broccoli soup - with kale and cauliflower, plus a good handful of cheddar cheese. A real comfort food favourite!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup

5 from 1 vote

Oven cooking the veg until slightly charred adds lots of extra flavour to this comforting soup. Throw in some parmesan for a creamy finish.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cornish Pasties

5 from 2 votes

Cornish Pasties - moist and tender traditional hand pies filled with steak, onion, potato and swede (rutabaga)

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chickpea and Lemon Soup

5 from 1 vote

Chickpea and Lemon Soup - Fresh and zingy. A great lunch for only 180 cals per portion. Gluten free and Vegan too.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup

5 from 3 votes

Spicy Parsnip and Sweet Potato Soup

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Other recipes you can freeze

Crispy Roast Potatoes

5 from 6 votes

Perfect roast potatoes -fluffy inside with a crunchy exterior. Part of my step-by-step guide for making a delicious roast beef dinner.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Soft and Light Brioche Burgers Buns

4.75 from 4 votes

These brioche buns are light, not overly sweet, and the perfect vessel for a homemade juicy burger

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Perfect Yorkshire Puddings!

5 from 6 votes

The secret to making perfect (foolproof) Yorkshire puddings! Should the batter be refrigerated? Can you make ahead? Your questions answered!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chicken Stock Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

This is a great way to use up leftover chicken carcass and make a fantastic freezable stock.

The Best Apple Sauce

5 from 1 vote

Roast pork wouldn't be the same without lashings of tangy apple sauce. This is my simple 3-ingredient recipe. It's freezable too!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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.