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SERVES 6 This British classic is part-stew, part-pie, filled with succulent lamb and topped with a spiral of golden, crispy potato. YOU WILL NEED 3tbsp cooking oil 900g lamb shoulder, diced 2 onions,

The lamb in this nutritious curry will melt in your mouth . The kale is cooked to perfection, and the chickpeas count towards your five-a-day. ■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 10 mins plus overnight chilling ■ Cook

Whether it’s for a midweek meal or casual dinner party main, stroganoff is a great go-to dish. Traditionally, it’s made with beef, but the mushrooms, paprika and soured cream also work well with pork.

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

SERVES 4 Ingredients Low-calorie cooking spray300g minced lamb1 red onion, peeled and sliced1 red pepper, deseededand sliced400g tin chopped tomatoes2 tbsp tomato puree1 tbsp granulated sweetener1 tbs

Keep the stress (and cost!) of festive entertaining in check with prep-ahead freezer meals you can pull out as needed