Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?

Easy recipes to make ahead and freeze for hearty dinners in a flash

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in the garlic for a rich and velvety finish. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS ✱ 3 large bulbs fresh garlic, broken up, skins left on✱ 1 medium onion, finely

This rich tart makes a lovely dish for a spring lunch – serve with a crisp green salad. SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS | COOK 1 HR 10 MINS | EASY 250g shortcrust pastry2 smoked haddock fillets knob of butter

Ingredients (Serves 2 now, 2 later) ◆ 500g potatoes, peeled and cut intochunks ◆ 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and cuinto chunks ◆ 500g lean minced beef◆ 1 small onion, finely chopped◆ 1 carrot, finely