Skip the frozen aisle (yes, walk right past it) in favour of these lip-smacking meals you can make from scratch in advance. From hearty vegetarian curry to comforting pasta casseroles, discover freezer-friendly dinners that are easy, healthy and incredibly satisfying – in both flavour and convenience!
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Slow-Cooker Freezer-Pack Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
This is the ideal slow-cooker meal: healthy, unbelievably flavourful and, most importantly, freezer-friendly. Cauliflower is the star, while chickpeas and coconut milk make the vegetarian dish hearty and satisfying.
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The One Healthy Soup That Should Always Be in Your Freezer
You never know when a cold or flu will strike, which is why you should always have this immune-boosting soup on hand (in your freezer). Packed with chicken, veggies, ginger and turmeric, it’s incredibly energizing and delicious.
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Big-Batch Meatballs and Red Sauce
Pasta is a cinch to cook – it’s the sauce and other accompaniments that require a little extra love. So whip up a giant batch of homemade meatballs and tomato sauce in advance to keep in your freezer, and reheat with spaghetti noodles the next time you’re faced with a jam-packed weeknight.
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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
A pasta lover’s version of a favourite meal that’s on the table in an hour. A chicken Parmesan-inspired filling is stuffed into jumbo shells, which are then coated in marinara sauce and smothered with mozzarella before being baked to perfection.
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Chicken, Avocado Cream and Quinoa Salad-in-a-Jar
While we don’t recommend freezing all these ingredients (for obvious, soggy reasons) you can freeze a few servings worth of cooked quinoa for a nutritious meal shortcut. Then simply assemble this meal-worthy salad for a quick dinner that’ll feed the entire family.
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Paleo Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Turkey provides lean, perfectly spiced protein to these grain-free stuffed peppers. Make extra to freeze and reheat for when you’re craving something light, but packed with bold taste.
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King Ranch Chicken
Take some time out of your weekend to assemble this cheesy chicken casserole, and then freeze it for a head start on a weeknight dinner. When you’re ready to serve, pop it in the oven until golden and bubbly and pair with a simple green salad. Find out how to prep slow cooker freezer meals to help you get through the week.
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Chicken Tortilla Casserole
We can’t get enough of Ree Drummond’s Mexican inspired lasagna. Layers of cheese, salsa verde, rice, corn, beans and juicy chicken breast come together to make a comforting make-ahead dish. If you love this dish, then be sure to check out The Pioneer Woman’s best Tex-Mex recipes.
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Stuffed Cabbage
These cabbage rolls are a hearty and ultra-tasty comfort food. Beautiful green leaves are stuffed with an onion-and-thyme flavoured mixture of ground beef and rice and topped with tangy tomato sauce. You’ll want to double or triple this recipe because it freezes so well.
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This Slow Cooker Irish Stew Recipe is a Classic Restored
Take the guesswork out of making Irish stew and pop everything in a slow cooker to tenderize and meld. This recipe takes little time to prep — and your slow cooker handles the rest.
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Chicken Taco Meat Tacos
Ree Drummond’s recipe for chicken taco meat is easy to make in big batches over the weekend and freeze into dinner-ready portions. After a long day, this tasty chicken can be used for tacos, burritos or pizza.
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Instant Pot Indian Shrimp Biriyani
Make this easy and spice-filled Indian inspired meal in one with virtually no clean-up and store it in the freezer for future weeknight dinners. To avoid overcooking the shrimp, store and reheat them separately and add them back to the rice before serving.
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Baked Rigatoni with Sausage
Bake up this comforting, melty masterpiece straight out of the oven, or stock up the freezer as a make-ahead dish for future guests. For more inspiration, check out these delicious Italian dishes from Giada de Laurentiis.