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

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

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