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Beef and stout stew with carrots
- The boozy stout helps to make this stew rich and restorative. When you have to feed an army, this is what you should give them. Just make a batch and freeze it for when they come.
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Red lentil, chickpea, and chilli soup
- The healthy option is often a soup. Packed with protein and fiber, this soup is a good one to have after a naughty weekend. Make it and put it in bowl-sized packets for when you need it.
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Chicken tikka masala
- This is a delicious Indian curry that is quick to make and can be unfrozen whenever needed. You can make your own curry paste, but if you're in a hurry you can just buy from the supermarket. Eat this with some basmati rice and any vegetable.
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Healthy tagine
- This Moroccan staple is a great way to sneak vegetables into a child's meal. With the sweet spices of cinnamon and red pepper, they will never know it's good for them.
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Chicken and bacon stew
- The salty bacon and succulent chicken come together in this dish to make a wonderful freezable stew. You can serve it with rice, or just a hunk of bread.
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Moroccan sausage stew
- Unlike your normal sausages and mash, this recipe is a little more exciting with dates and Ras al Hanout, a North African spice. Both the stew and the mash can be frozen. Add some peas and you're good to go.
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Freezer ratatouille
- The old classic is full of vegetables and very versatile. When you unfreeze it, feel free to jazz it up with some cheese and nuts.
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Chicken and broccoli pie
- This recipe is more of a deconstructed pie. Cook the chicken and broccoli, then bake a potato and place it on top. It's low-carb and quick to make.
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Homemade freezer pizzas
- Nowadays, you can buy ready-made pizza dough from the grocery store. To make these freezer pizzas, just put the toppings on the dough and then place in the freezer. They'll be there when you need a quick meal fix.
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Lasagne
- This dish cannot be denied as a family favorite. Cheese, tomatoes, pasta–what's not to like? And it's completely freezable. Make it on a Sunday and then serve it throughout the week.
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Macaroni and cheese with bacon
- Surprisingly, macaroni and cheese can go into the freezer too. It's an easy kids pleaser, and yummy for the adults as well. Add some bacon into the mix to make it extra delicious.
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Fish pie
- Fish pie is packed full of goodness with all those fishy oils. This toasty dish will please everyone and can simply be taken from the freezer when needed.
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Mini chicken and leek pies
- These yummy one-pot pies are perfect for dinner for one on a busy weekday. The cheesy sauce is to die for.
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Cottage pie
- A hearty meal of mincemeat and mashed potatoes cannot go amiss on a cold night. Make this dish to prepare for the winter season so there is always a backup meal around.
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Leek, bacon, and potato soup
- Warming and a treat for the taste buds, this soup works just as well warmed after it's been frozen.
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Lamb tikka samosas
- Samosas are little parcels of goodness. With dough you can buy from the supermarket, they take no time to make and are great as a snack in the afternoon. All you need to do is put them in the oven to defrost them.
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Slow cooker lamb curry
- Slow cookers are great because you can turn them on in the morning and just leave them to cook until the evening. When you're done making your lamb curry, whip it into the freezer and you've got meals for weeks.
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Chilli con carne
- No one can deny the delicious chilli con carne and rice combo. It's easy to make a large batch and then freeze in small pots for future portions.
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Slow cooker meatballs
- For this recipe, you can use turkey mince as it makes the meal a bit lighter. Premake the meatballs and sauce and put them in the freezer. When you want to cook it, just put some pasta on the boil and the sauce in the microwave. Easy!
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Lincolnshire sausage and lentil simmer
- This dish is super easy. All you need to do is chuck all the ingredients into a pot, turn the boil on, let it sit, and then freeze. You're ready to provide a hearty feast anytime with this dish.
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Moroccan spiced cauliflower and pistachio soup
- Channel some North African flavors with this soup. It's great for group lunches or as a starter for a dinner party.
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Smoked haddock chowder
- Gloopy and delicious, this soup will cure any cold. Make a batch, freeze it, then eat it when the sniffles start coming.
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Chicken and couscous
- The whole meal can be made in one pot (and it does not have to be a tagine pot). Just whack in all the ingredients, wait, and serve. Make double the recipe to freeze for later.
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Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells
- Ricotta and spinach–a match made in heaven. This will please any dinner guest, and can be easily defrosted without sacrificing the flavor.
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Pea and pesto soup
- It's packed full of goodness and very yummy too. To make it even better, you can substitute bread for fish fingers to make some fancy fish croûtons.
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Vegetable crumble
- You may have eaten a fruit crumble, but the crumble method is versatile. This is such a simple dish to make and is especially good for when you have lots of guests.
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Vegetable curry
- Another fantastic crowd-pleaser, vegetable curry is healthy, packed with flavor, and easy to freeze.
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Spaghetti with meatballs
- If you are always in a hurry, you can freeze the pasta as well as the sauce and meatballs. Just make sure you do not cook the pasta all the way through. Mix it with the sauce and then freeze it.
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Chicken and chickpea casserole
- If you make this on the weekend for dinner, you can just double the recipe and store it in the freezer to eat later in the week. It is also pretty healthy. Sources: (BBC Good Food)
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The best dishes you can freeze
Meals that can be preprepared and stored until needed
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Are you always fighting to find time to cook during the week? Do you want great meals with less hassle? Then pre-preparing your food and freezing it could make your life a lot easier!
A surprising amount of delicious recipes can be frozen, and it's indeed more economical to make large batches and portion them for future meals. Whether it's lunchtime soups or a dinner party meal, this gallery features dishes that are sure to make your mouth water and save you time. Take a look!
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