FREEZER-FRIENDLY RECIPES

Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping

The rich meaty gravy of Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping along with the succulent vegetables is a combination to die for.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Thirty-Minute Turkey Chilli

An easy and quick way to make an inexpensive chilli that tastes divine and will freeze well for future occasions when you need to produce a quick meal

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Chili with Rice

Whilst I eat my chili very hot, this recipe is for a medium strength chili which you can adjust as necessary with more or less chili powder.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Chocolate-coated Banana Pops

Chocolate-coated Banana Pops are not just for kids birthday parties - they're great snacks for all times of day and night!

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Citrus Chicken Stew

Citrus Chicken Stew is a wonderful summer evening dish, full of flavour and delicate tastes.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
Country Beef Stew

One of the original English recipes for stew is the filling "Brown" Stew that has more recently been termed a Country Beef Stew.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Country Lamb Pie

The addition of a little blue cheese to this Country Lamb Pie lifts it from "normal" to "super-pie" status because the taste is so good.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Creamed Potatoes (Mashed Potatoes)

Nothing like the old classics to get the mouth watering! Whether you call them mashed potatoes or creamed potatoes makes no difference.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Creamy Hotpot

A traditional hotpot is a complete mixture of meat and vegetables that is cooked for many hours. Here, however, is a quicker and simpler way.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Daube Provençale

If ever there was an underrated "stew", Daube Provençale is it! Daube is tender and carries the exquisite taste and aromas of the Mediterranean

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours
Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Beef Stew is one of those strange culinary mixtures that works. The malty flavour of the Guinness adds depth to the meat.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Japanese Sushi Rice

Here is a nice simple recipe for making sushi rice. Japanese rice is short grain and becomes slightly sticky when it is cooked.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
Lamb Navarin

Lamb Navarin is a perfect example of how, using slow cooking over a long period of time, a cheaper cut of meat becomes beautifully tender

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Left-over Lamb & Potato Cakes

Whenever I think of cooking with leftovers, I can't help but remember the delicious smell of Leftover Cakes frying gently on a cold winter's day.

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese

Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese is the ultimate 'comfort' food, but is also ideal when cooking for a family since it provides the kids with vegetables

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Mighty Manx Mash

Mighty Manx Mash is a great way to "sex-up" mashed potatoes... brought to you from The Isle of Man, where men are men and mashed potatoes are special!

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
Orange Sorbet

The presentation of this Orange Sorbet is superb and the fresh taste and light texture makes ideal after a large or heavy meal.

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
Wendy's Lentil Soup

Wendy's Lentil Soup is so named after I cat-sat for some friends of mine while they were away on holiday and I spent a few days making lentil recipes!

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne

Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne describes thie dish well. It's not too spicy but it has a great warming effect and I've never yet seen any left-over

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour
Sausage Casserole

This recipe for Sausage Casserole is a different way of looking at sausage and beans! It makes a warming and filling dish, and it freezes brilliantly.

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes
Sausage Meat Bake

Another simple recipe that is ideal for using up left-over Creamed Potatoes. A fusion of potato, cheese & sausage meat is always a winner in our house

Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Sausage, Egg & Gruyere Pie

Sausage, Egg & Gruyere Pie is one of my treats whenever I feel like some comfort food. It's quick and easy and fine for either lunch or dinner

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
Sausage, Liver and Bacon Casserole

For a real winter treat for yourself and your family or guests, Sausage Liver and Bacon Casserole, served with Creamed Potatoes makes a hearty meal.

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour
Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie is another original English recipe that is inexpensive and ideal for a hungry family. Great with a glass of beer or cider.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese has probably caused more wars than the black death! Why? Because everybody's recipe is the best - much better than anyone else's!

Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Spicy Beef Curry with Rice

Curry is one of those dishes that can be made in larger quantities, since it freezes well and can quickly be reheated in a pan or microwave.

Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Spicy Vegetable Tagine

Spicy Vegetable Tagine is a superb way to enjoy fresh vegetables. In fact, you can get your day's vegetable quota all in one go... the perfect dish!

Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes

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