Freezable family recipes (2024)

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  • Sausage pasta bake

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.38 ratings

    An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

    • 2 hrs
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.15 ratings

    Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.330 ratings

    Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
  • Broccoli stem falafel bowl

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Reduce food waste and make the falafel in this dish using an ingredient that’s often discarded – broccoli stalks, which are blitzed into the chickpea base

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.18 ratings

    Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • App onlyCheesy potato patchwork pie. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Take inspiration from potato dauphinoise for this rustic veggie pie that's bursting with caramelised leeks and cheese. It's ideal for a cosy evening in

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Peanut butter chicken

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.366 ratings

    You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Big-batch pressure cooker bolognese

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Stock up the freezer with this comforting pasta sauce. It will keep frozen for up to three months, so it’s great to have on hand for busy weeks

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 1 out of 5.1 rating

    Bake a warming beef pie that packs in four of your five-a-day. Not only is this a comforting dish, it also looks special enough to serve to guests

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Cheeseboard mac ’n’ cheese with cracker breadcrumbs

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert would all work well. It's a great way to use up leftovers

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
  • Potato cakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.3 ratings

    Serve these versatile savoury bites with sausages, or make them the star of the show with soured cream and a scattering of spring onions

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Healthy ragu

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Use carrots, peas and passata to stretch a pack of mince in this wholesome and healthier sauce that provides three of your five-a-day. Enjoy with jacket potatoes

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Curried fishcakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make a batch of these spiced cod fishcakes and freeze them for busy weeknights. Serve with salad and coleslaw for a tasty family meal

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Spiced harissa lamb pasties

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Give the humble lamb pasty a spicy makeover using harissa. The prep can all be done in advance – just pop them in the oven an hour before serving

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • More effort
  • Jamaican veggie patties

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Get ahead on your party nibbles with these freezable Jamaican veggie patties. You can then simply pop them in the oven when the party is about to start

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.94 ratings

    This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Sausage ragu

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.458 ratings

    Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.15 ratings

    Try our spicy chicken and chickpea curry for a dish that packs in punchy flavour but doesn't require lots of effort. It's great to freeze for busy days

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings

    Stretch a pack of sausages and feed the whole family with this cannelloni. The meaty ragu sauce is bulked out with nutrient-dense winter greens

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • More effort
  • Slow-cooker roast chicken

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.42 ratings

    Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family

    • 5 hrs 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Wild mushroom mac 'n' cheese

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Family meals: Easy beef stew with sweet potato topping

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.82 ratings

    Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

    • 2 hrs 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Green burgers

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.44 ratings

    This vegetarian burger recipe can be frozen, letting you get ahead on busy days. It's craftily packed with spinach - one of the trickier veg to get into kids!

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
Freezable family recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the best meal to freeze? ›

  • 02 of 14. Lasagna. Victor Protasio. Lasagnas and other baked pasta dishes, like ziti, can easily be frozen — simply bake, freeze, and then reheat once you're ready. ...
  • 05 of 14. Birria Tacos. Greg Dupree. ...
  • 08 of 14. Parsley Egg Noodles with Squash-and-Tomato Sugo. Victor Protasio. ...
  • 11 of 14. Beef Stew. Greg DuPree.
Aug 29, 2023

What meals can you bulk cook and freeze? ›

  • 1Cheesy Italian meatloaf. ...
  • 2Get-ahead chicken tikka masala. ...
  • 3Spaghetti, pepperoni and lentil bake. ...
  • 4Chicken & feta filo parcels. ...
  • 5Lasagne parcels. ...
  • 6Better-for-you chicken cacciatore. ...
  • 7Vegetarian pasta bake. ...
  • 8Spanish-style meatballs.

What are three foods that don't freeze well? ›

8 foods your freezer can ruin, if you're not careful
  • Certain vegetables.
  • Fresh herbs.
  • Liquid and cultured dairy.
  • Cheese.
  • Eggs.
  • Custard or meringue-based desserts.
  • Cured meats.
  • Spices.
Mar 26, 2024

What foods should you avoid freezing? ›

14 Foods You Should Never Freeze
  • 01 of 14. Leafy Greens. Akepong Srichaichana / EyeEm/Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 14. Raw Eggs. Mint Images/Getty Images. ...
  • 03 of 14. Cheese. Westend61/Getty Images. ...
  • 04 of 14. Avocado. Westend61/Getty Images. ...
  • 05 of 14. Sour Cream. ...
  • 06 of 14. Yogurt. ...
  • 07 of 14. Jell-O. ...
  • 08 of 14. Cream Cheese.
Aug 27, 2023

What are good casseroles to freeze? ›

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  • 1One-pot sausage stew. ...
  • 2One-pot French-style chicken casserole. ...
  • 3Classic one-pot beef stew. ...
  • 4Fish, fennel and tomato stew. ...
  • 5Pork and mushroom stew. ...
  • 6Chicken casserole with mushrooms and carrots. ...
  • 7Korean beef and tofu stew. ...
  • 8Mexican chicken and bean stew.

What cooked food can you not freeze? ›

Foods That Do Not Freeze Well
FoodsUsual Use
Irish potatoes, baked or boiledIn soups, salads, sauces or with butter
Cooked macaroni, spaghetti or riceWhen frozen alone for later use
Egg whites, cookedIn salads, creamed foods,sandwiches, sauces, gravy or desserts
MeringueIn desserts
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What containers are best to freeze meals? ›

The best freezer containers are made from plastic or glass that's sturdy enough to withstand the frosty temperature without imparting any weird odors or flavors on your leftovers. We rounded up some of the best options on the market to keep your meals fresh and your freezer organized.

What meal can I make that will last a week? ›

32 Meals To Make On Sunday To Feed Your Family All Week Long
  • 01 of 32. Pastit*io. ...
  • 02 of 32. Marry Me Chicken Soup. ...
  • 03 of 32. Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders. ...
  • 04 of 32. Cheeseburger Pasta. ...
  • 05 of 32. King Ranch Chicken. ...
  • 06 of 32. Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie. ...
  • 07 of 32. Slow-Cooker Pot Roast. ...
  • 08 of 32. Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole.
Jun 4, 2024

What are you not supposed to freeze? ›

You should never freeze anything containing eggs or egg-whites, fully cooked pasta or rice, fried foods (they get soggy), cucumbers, any salad with mayo or miracle whip (tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, etc), anything with icing that contains egg whites, lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, etc., etc., etc.

What vegetables can you not freeze? ›

You can freeze just about any vegetable except celery, watercress, endive, lettuce, cabbage, cucumber and radishes. These foods have a high water content and become soggy and water-logged when thawed.

Which vegetables freeze best? ›

You can freeze almost any type of vegetable, but smaller veg like sweetcorn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and runner beans tend to freeze best as they have low water content. Winter greens such as spinach and kale also freeze well for the same reason.

What dinners freeze well? ›

  • Homemade Easy Lasagna Recipe (Freezer Meal). ...
  • Easy make ahead Orange Chicken Freezer Meal. ...
  • Chicken Burrito Bowls. ...
  • Stuffed Shells Freezer Meal recipe. ...
  • Instant Pot Shredded Beef Fajitas. ...
  • Make Ahead & Freeze Chicken Enchiladas. ...
  • French Dip Sandwich freezer meal cooked in the crockpot.

What is best to freeze prepared meals in? ›

Freeze in Airtight Bags or Containers. Using an airtight container or bag to freeze your food will help increase the quality of your frozen food for a longer period of time because it will limit the food's exposure to air.

What foods are quick freezing? ›

The food is in individual pieces, and is frozen quickly. Products commonly frozen with IQF technologies are typically smaller pieces of food, and can include berries, fruits and vegetables both diced or sliced, seafood such as shrimp and small fish, meat, poultry, pasta, cheese and grains.

What foods are best frozen as a way of preserving them? ›

15 freezer friendly foods
  • Cheese. If grated and stored in an airtight container, cheese holds up great in the freezer. ...
  • Milk and dairy-free milk. Milk can be frozen and stored for months. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Mushrooms, broccoli and other veg. ...
  • Cooked rice. ...
  • Mashed potato and sweet potato. ...
  • Cooked pasta. ...
  • Bananas.

What food freezes the longest? ›

Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and catfish last 2 to 3 months in the freezer, while lean fish like cod, halibut, and haddock can keep for 6 to 8 months. Family-favorite frozen shrimp and crawfish can stay in the freezer for up to 18 months.

What meal prep can you freeze? ›

This includes prepped soups, stews, chicken and rice, and salads. The main drawback of storing meal prep food in the fridge is that it can dry out easily. A freezer is an ace option for meal preps that will be eaten more than four days later. This includes pizza, pasta, meat, and veggies.

What is the best thing to freeze leftovers in? ›

Using containers: Divide cooled leftovers among plastic containers, leaving enough room at the top for swelling. Cover with plastic wrap (this helps prevent freezer burner), then the lid. Label and date top and side of container. Using sealable bags: Place sealable place in a bowl to help stabilise.

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