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The Benefit of Buying and Cooking in Bulk
When life gets busy, having a stash of freezer-friendly dinners can be a true lifesaver. Whether you’re prepping for a hectic week ahead or simply looking to stock up on comforting, home-cooked meals, these 15 freezer-friendly dinner ideas have you covered. From hearty classics like Cottage Pie and Beef Ragu to globally inspired dishes like Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos and Quick Coconut Chicken Curry, these recipes are designed to freeze beautifully and reheat like a dream. So go ahead, cook in bulk, and enjoy delicious, stress-free dinners whenever you need them!
Cottage Pie is my go-to dinner when I need something delicious, nourishing and comforting to serve the family at the end of a busy day. My version of this classic recipe is loaded with extra vegetables.
Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel is the ideal weeknight family meal. This perennial favourite can be served with almost any side of your choice and is on the table in under 30 minutes.
Slow-cooked Beef Ragu is an economical but delicious meal, made with simple, economical ingredients. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the stove do the rest of the work!
Toasty Roasted Pumpkin Soup is a low-maintenance version of the comforting classic. Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this winter warmer is perfect for making a big batch and freezing.
Delicious Beef Rissoles are the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Make a big batch to freeze, ready for a rainy day!
This is quite possibly one of the most simple takeaway dishes that can very easily be replicated in the comfort of your own kitchen… and faster than you could have it delivered! T
This is an amazing, easy way to cook the most delicious and tender pulled pork that is not only great in these Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos, but also can be frozen and repurposed into a variety of meals, like sliders, burrito bowls or quesadillas.
A rich and creamy Chicken Satay made easy with the slow cooker, served over fragrant jasmine rice.
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners any night of the week. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, coconut-based curry sauce, before being topped with yoghurt and mango chutney. It is freezer-friendly and is delicious served with basmati rice and naan bread.
Fall-apart Mexican Slow-cooked Beef in a rich, tomato sauce which can be served with just about anything – stuffed in burritos or crunchy tacos, piled on corn chips or, my favourite, loaded onto Mexican red rice.
A quick and easy one-pan soup that’s loaded with nutrition and flavour. This Comforting Chunky Minestrone takes just 22 minutes to make and won’t break the bank as it uses simple, low-cost ingredients.
Wonton Dumpling Soup is as comforting as it is nourishing. Even better, you can have this easy, low-stress and low-cost meal on the table in only 30 minutes.
In this comforting Slow-cooker Beef Stew, simple, low-cost meat and vegetables are cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender and full of flavour.
Fuss-free, juicy and fall-apart Greek slow roasted lamb shoulder is stuffed into flatbreads and served with a Greek-inspired salad and homemade tzatziki.
A comforting, filling and wholesome Beef Stroganoff Cottage Pie with Crispy Parmesan Topping, filled with classic stroganoff flavours you know and love, with a cheesy potato topping. This is the perfect family dinner to make ahead of time and freeze, ready for when you need it!
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Susanne says:
Thank you
All lol delicious
Jo says:
The quick coconut chicken curry is delicious and so easy to make. It’s even a hit with my youngest who never ate curry before trying this recipe