Batch Cooking Recipes That Are Perfect For Freezing

There's nothing worse than needing a speedy weeknight meal and discovering you've got nothing left in the freezer... And let's face it, we've all been there. But it doesn't have to be that way, you can cook up just as inventive and delicious meals ahead of the week, without having to worry about what time you'll be home. From Slow Cooker Bolognese to Broccoli & Stilton Soup and Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry, there's plenty of easy, fuss-free recipes you can batch cook ready for the week ahead. For a selection of our faves, keep sliding...

Beef Massaman Curry is the dish of dreams, and one of our favourite Thai recipes. The sauce is rich in flavour and the beef falls apart beautifully. The main ingredients of a Massaman curry include your meat, along with coconut milk, onion, peanuts, potatoes, palm sugar, tamarind sauce and a range of spices.

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This recipe makes amazing leftovers. And yes, you can make it ahead! Cook all the way through step 6, then cool the stew to room temperature before refrigerating in a resealable container. Before serving, reheat in a large pot over medium-low heat.

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Bolognese is so much more than just a meat sauce. It’s the ultimate way to transform a package of minced beef into something show-stopping. When the temperature starts to drop, what sounds better than pasta smothered in rich, hearty, umami-bomb bolognese? NOTHING.

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Waiting for a big pot of water to boil is the worst. (We kinda believe that watching it actually makes it take longer.) In this baked pasta, there is no boiling. The tortellini magically bakes in the bolognese until it's perfectly cooked! Oh, you'll have your doubts for sure (as we did once).

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Is there anything quite as satisfying when it's cold outside than a huge bowl of steaming soup, served alongside a buttered crusty roll? And this butternut squash and sweet potato version is SO healthy, and incredibly easy to make.

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Mashed potatoes are high in carbs so we replaced the potatoes with cauliflower for a low-carb swap everyone will love. Still creamy and buttery, you'll barely miss the potatoes.

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Chicken biryani is such an easy and delicious dinner idea. Loaded with gorgeous chicken, onions and spices, we love the addition of raisins and almonds, too. YUM!

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A nostalgic classic for many, chicken Marbella is briny, piquant, and incredibly flavourful. The chicken is tenderised (and flavoured by) a marinade dotted with prunes, olives, capers, and herbs. Serve on top of rice or potatoes. No matter what you serve it with, this classic dish is sure to impress.

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Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier.

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This one-pan lemony chicken is a total winner.

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All of the comfort with none of the work.

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If you're looking for a new Indian dish to perfect at home, you've got to try our chicken tikka recipe. The traditional dish consists of small pieces of marinated chicken, threaded onto skewers and grilled. Unlike a chicken tikka masala, this tikka dish is more like a tandoori - so no sauce!

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This quick and easy coconut curry might be a bit untraditional, but trust us, it's delicious. Don't forget to whip up some rice to soak up all that saucy goodness. Check out our step-to-step guide on how to cook rice for the fluffiest rice ever. (Catch ya later, dry takeaway rice!)

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When dinner is this good you'll actually want to cook for yourself. This skillet chicken is easy to make and comes together quickly. You'll have a sauce so delicious you'll want to drink it straight from the pan.

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We love Cumberland pie, it's carby, meaty, cheesy and crispy all in one big dish. But there are some misconceptions with a Cumberland pie. Some people think it's basically the same as cottage pie (beef mince and mashed potato), but it's so much more than that.

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Lamb biryani is such a gorgeous, and fragrant Indian dish filled with tender bits of lamb, fluffy rice and spices. This great one-pot version is from The Hungerpots Cookbook, and although it's not strictly traditional, it's absolutely the easiest one we've ever made.

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We love a hearty meat sauce for topping our spaghetti or pappardelle. Lamb changes things up a bit and is even more tender than beef. This ragù is perfect for making a big batch on Sunday night and freezing any leftovers for when your pasta craving hits—which I'm sure will be soon!

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Don't write off making a tagine if you don't own a tagine pot. We made ours in a Dutch oven and it comes out perfectly! The lamb simmers until it is completely tender, while making your kitchen smell like a fancy Moroccan restaurant.

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You can't get much more comforting than a gorgeous Lancashire hotpot. The traditional British stew, hailing from the North West of England consists of chunks of lamb, topped with sliced potatoes (and we've thrown in cheese for good measure).

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A hearty bolognese doesn't have to include any meat. This vegetarian bolognese is full of lentils that makes it every bit as filling. Serve it over your favourite pasta and enjoy a dinner worth dreaming of.

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This lentil lasagne recipe is packed with protein, carbohydrates, fibre, folate and magnesium, helping to fill you up. Full with yummy ingredients including porcini mushrooms, baby spinach and lots of lentils, this might just become a fierce favourite of yours.

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We love curry, and nothing quite gets us as excited as a lamb rogan josh. The trick to this is patience, and a seriously good paste. Don't scrimp on the paste ingredients and you won't regret it, and remember it's all about low and slow, so just keep stirring occasionally and keeping an eye on that curry and you won't be disappointed.

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Our classic beef chilli is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow cooker recipe is even easier.

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A good, hearty soup is one of our favourite ways to warm up in the colder months. And this Slow Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup will do that perfectly.

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Add some freshness to the beefy classic with this insanely delish slow cooker dinner.

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If you're after a healthy soup recipe, look no further than this gorgeous sweet potato and carrot version. Packed full of veggies, it's quick to make, and super filling. And don't be put off by the apples and honey, these two crucial ingredients give the soup a gorgeous, and much-needed sweetness.

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Thai green curry is a variety of curry from Thailand using coconut milk and fresh green chillies. This recipe in particular is for those who are after something super simple, a quick to throw together meal - and this bad boy takes just over half an hour to get on the table.

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This Thai Red Curry recipe is SO flavourful and we can't wait to make this recipe everyday for like, the rest of our lives. Yep, it's that good. Packed with all the good stuff: peppers, chillies, lemongrass, aubergine and green beans, this recipe is beyond delicious.

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Hearty and healthy.

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With no meat to get in the way this lasagne isn't messing around. Here are our top tips for getting it perfect every time.

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When we're craving something hearty and healthy, this chicken chilli immediately jumps to mind. The white beans make it SO much more satisfying than chicken noodle soup, the green chillies and jalapeño add just the right amount of spice, and the sour cream adds a tangy creaminess that single cream could never bring.

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