Freezable herby falafel

Make these delicious falafels using dried chickpeas, as opposed to canned, for the very best falafels. Stuff into pittas or flatbread, or pop into a lunchbox

Turkey curry patties

Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They’re perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later

Thai green curry

Forget buying a jar of ready-made sauce and make an aromatic Thai green curry from scratch. This recipe makes more curry paste than needed, but you can freeze the rest for next time

Herby sausage, apple & sourdough stuffing

Enjoy this stuffing for a special Sunday roast, at Thanksgiving or Christmas. With sausage, apple, sage and onion, it can also be frozen so you could make it ahead

Azerbaijani-style lamb with apricots & chestnuts

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you’re entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it’s beautifully aromatic

Haddock & Jarlsberg gratin

Make this cheesy haddock gratin ahead and freeze for busy days. It’s ideal for the Christmas period when you have guests over – simply defrost overnight

Cornbread tamale pie

Try this Mexican-inspired chilli with cornbread topping. It takes a little effort, but it can be frozen for days when you need a comforting supper quick

Chorizo, rocket & preserved lemon calzones

Fill these flavour-packed calzone ahead, then bake straight from the freezer when you’re busy. The combo of spicy chorizo and smoky paprika pastry is divine

Crab apple jelly

Treat family and friends to homemade crab apple jelly – make up jars and enjoy with meat and game, or in cake fillings

Turkey stock

Get the most out of your turkey by using the bones to make a stock. It can kept in the freezer to be used in soups, risottos and more