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You can make lot of meals from a budget food shop. We've collated our best recipes for batch-cooking, meal-planning and freezing, so you can make easy, low-cost lunches and dinners.
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A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.119 ratings
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps
- Slow cooker pulled chicken
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.85 ratings
Try this slow cooked smoky chicken as an easy alternative to pulled pork. It's best served in a bun or with rice, and makes a simple dish for a family meal
- Microwave jambalaya
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.21 ratings
Try this superhealthy, traditionally spicy recipe
- Slow cooker chicken chasseur
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.46 ratings
Throw a handful of ingredients in the slow cooker at the start of the day and this classic French chicken chasseur will be ready by the time you get home
- Sausage ragu
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.438 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
- Banana pudding
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.140 ratings
This microwave banana pudding is a super-speedy dessert that's ready in just 20 minutes. Served with ice cream or yogurt, it's sure to be a hit with the family
- Big-batch bolognese
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.70 ratings
Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.187 ratings
Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat
- Soup maker broccoli and stilton soup
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.60 ratings
Make a batch of classic broccoli and stilton soup with the help of a soup maker. It's freezable so you can make ahead for busy days, or a packed lunch
- Slow cooker lamb curry
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.101 ratings
Use the slow cooker to make this nutritious, easy curry and the lamb will melt in your mouth. You can batch cook and freeze the leftovers for another day
- Five-bean chilli
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.40 ratings
Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.34 ratings
Batch-cook this easy kale, cod and king prawn curry and freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With a coconut milk base and spices, it's full of flavour
- Tomato passata
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.21 ratings
See AlsoBeef & Quince Stew RecipeBatch cooking sieved tomato sauce means you can freeze it in portions and defrost it to use however you please. Perfect for pasta, rice and pizza dishes
- Vegetarian bolognese
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.61 ratings
Make the most of vegetarian mince for this easy veggie bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners
- No-cook veggie fajitas
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings
Load soft tortillas with chargrilled veg, beans, tomato salsa and smashed avocado for an easy supper. No cooking is required so they're ideal for summer
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.86 ratings
Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It's cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat
- Pressure cooker beef curry
A star rating of 4 out of 5.16 ratings
Make this beef curry in a pressure cooker for an easy midweek meal. Serve with rice or naan bread to mop up the juices
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.33 ratings
Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting
- Spiced lamb meatball stew
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.56 ratings
Enjoy spiced lamb meatballs with chickpeas and pomegranate seeds in a harissa sauce for an easy midweek meal. Freeze any leftovers for busy weekdays
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.110 ratings
Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you'll always have a satisfying meal to hand
- Easy vegetable curry
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.147 ratings
This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.41 ratings
As well as being tasty, this aubergine and artichoke is low fat, low calorie and cost effective. Make a large batch and eat it cold the next day
- Sausage cassoulet
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings
Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer
- Fragrant fish tagine
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.39 ratings
A flavourful fish dish that is perfect for a crowd or can be frozen in batches for a handy midweek treat
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