Grab and go!

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

• They use less energy than traditional ovens, making them an eco-friendly alternative. • Many slow cooker recipes can be prepared in advance and then left to cook, so they can be ready when you get h

Feed a crowd with these make-ahead meals

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

■ 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

■ 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