All these recipes can be easily doubled and frozen to save you time and money – it’s the ultimate kitchen hack

There’s nothing nicer than a warming chicken pie with crisp, golden-brown puff pastry and creamy, rich sauce. SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins plus cooling COOK 1 hr 35 mins MORE EFFORT 60g unsalted butter60g pl

Leave this peppery Filipino stew in the pot overnight to create even more flavour. Enjoy it served with steamed jasmine rice. SERVES 4 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus a splas

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins COOK 35 mins EASY 1 tbsp vegetable oil3 chicken thighs1 red onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tsp smoked paprika2 tbsp tomato purée300ml pas

High-protein, low-calorie dinners that save time, energy and washing-up