We all know that Mary Berry makes home cooking simple thanks to her brilliant, easy-to-follow cookbooks. Better still, many of her recipes include advice on which dishes can be made in advance, and which can stored in the freezer – so you can enjoy a hearty homemade meal even when you’re pushed for time.
From comforting pasta bakes, stews and curries, to bakes and desserts, we’ve rounded up our favourite selection of Mary’s freezer-friendly recipes for all occasions, including many from her latest cookbook Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes.
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Pasta bakes | Pies | Stews and casseroles | Curries | Desserts | Bakes
Pasta bakes
Ideal for feeding a hungry family, pasta bakes are a great dinner staple as they can be made and frozen well in advance, ready to pop in the oven when you’re too busy to cook from scratch. Opt for classic Italian flavours with Bolognese, a veg-packed Lasagne, or that trusty comfort-food classic, Mac and Cheese.
Pies
From flaky puff pastry to buttery shortcrust, these sweet and savoury pies are a failsafe staple to have in your freezer when you want something special and comforting.
Stews and casseroles
From creamy one-pot chicken dishes to hearty lamb stews, these warming, comforting recipes are perfect for keeping in the freezer, ready to heat through and enjoy as the weather gets colder.
Curries
Whether you’re looking for a speedy chicken curry or a rich, beautifully spiced lamb dish, these curries can be cooked, frozen and reheated with minimal fuss.
Desserts
Ideal for when you’re hosting or need to free up oven space for a Sunday roast, these make-ahead desserts can be prepared well in advance, then baked or warmed through when you’re ready to serve.
Bakes
Ideal for when you’re in the mood for baking but don’t know what to do with leftovers, these baking recipes have been earmarked by Mary as ones that freeze particularly well.
