Get prepared with these make-ahead freezer meals

Makes 5 cups This sauce freezes really well. When it’s cold, spoon serving quantities into a freezer container or freezer bags. Note

Nourish your insides with this warm and hearty chicken casserole, simmered with a fragrant tomato and olive sauce. Serve it up for a family dinner with a side of mashed potato or pasta.

Warm up the family with this hearty beef and vegetable soup on a cold winter’s night.

Switch things up tonight with this spin on the classic – sweet and hearty roast pumpkin and spinach lasagne! Perfect for the cooler nights, and full of flavour the whole family will love!

This beef bourguignon recipe is not only packed with great Italian flavours, it’s also perfect for freezing for up to 3 months. Ideal for ensuring you still eat home cooked meals, even when you don’t have the time

A classic French favourite gets a modern twist in this coq au vin pie recipe. Serve this potato-topped dish hot from the oven or freeze and enjoy later when you want a home cooked dinner in a snap

This freezer-friendly vegetable and ravioli soup is the perfect recipe to stash away for easy dinners when time just isn’t up your sleeve. It’s filled with chorizo, garlic and courgette for a nourishing and comforting meal

Slow cooked to tender perfection, Julie Goodwin’s wonderful lamb shank cacciatore is gorgeous served with creamy mashed potato to create a warming family dinner.

This Italian-inspired recipe sees golden veal scallopini served with a bright, tangy salsa verde. The best part? You can freeze the veal for an easy, delicious dinner when time is tight

Enjoying a creamy, fragrant meal in a snap is easy with this freezer-friendly green beef curry recipe. Serve this warming dish with rice and extra basil for a dinner the whole family will love

Make dinner time a breeze with this freezer-friendly minestrone soup recipe. Enjoy hot off the stove or freeze for a quick and easy meal when you’re pressed for time. Serve with bread and dig in!

Spiked with ginger and soy, this Asian style slow-cooked pork recipe is a winner. Serve with rice and steamed Asian greens or freeze and devour later on for a speedy dinner when you’re short on time

Warm, hearty and wonderfully fragrant, this beautiful chicken korma recipe by Julie Goodwin is slow cooked for three hours to create intense Indian flavours and tender, moist meat that melts in your mouth.

Whether you’re entertaining or looking for a quick and easy dinner, these freezer-friendly fish cakes have you covered. Serve with plenty of creamy mustard mayo

Use beef mince instead of lamb. Save time: Make a double batch of meatballs for later. You can freeze for up to 3 months. Note