15 freezer-friendly recipes to cook ahead
Cook once, eat twice: dishes that freeze and reheat well, for busy weeks and Ramadan prep.
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1 American · 1 h 5 min · serves 6
Baked Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Golden Crumbs
Tender macaroni in a smooth, sharp cheese sauce, baked until bubbling under a buttery, crisp breadcrumb topping. A comforting family dinner that is easy to make with everyday cheeses.
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2 Pakistani · 1 h 55 min · serves 5
Mutton Chops Masala
Mutton chops are marinated, pressure-cooked until soft, then finished in a thick, glossy masala that clings to the bone. A good Sunday dinner with naan or rice.
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3 Pakistani · 45 min · serves 4
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked hard and fast in a wok-shaped karahi with tomatoes, green chilies and ginger. No onions, no cream, and ready in under an hour.
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4 Pakistani · 1 h 30 min · serves 6
Shami Kabab
Soft, well-spiced patties of beef and split chickpeas, with a fresh mint, onion and green chilli centre. Shallow-fried until crisp outside, they suit tea time and Ramadan tables.
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5 American · 1 h 10 min · serves 4
BBQ Chicken Wings
Smoky, sticky grilled wings with a crisp skin and a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Cooked over two-zone heat, so the meat turns tender without burning the glaze.
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6 American · 1 h 40 min · serves 6
Beef Chili
A thick, smoky pot of beef mince and kidney beans, simmered slowly with tomato, cumin and a little cocoa for depth. It feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.
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7 Pakistani · 1 h 10 min · serves 6
Bun Kabab
A spiced beef and potato patty, dipped in egg and shallow-fried until golden, then tucked into a toasted bun with mint chutney, onion and tomato. It is the classic Karachi street-side snack, easy to make at home.
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8 Pakistani · 35 min · serves 4
Masoor Daal with Tarka
Red lentils simmered until silky, then finished with a sizzling tarka of cumin, garlic and dried chilies. Weeknight comfort for very little money.
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9 Indian · 40 min · serves 4
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a dark, tangy onion-tomato masala with amchur and garam masala. Pantry cooking at its best.
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10 American · 1 h 45 min · serves 6
Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Butter Crust
A creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a golden, flaky butter crust. It is a comforting family dinner that uses everyday ingredients and bakes in one pie dish.
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11 American · 1 h 35 min · serves 6
Beef Meatloaf with Tangy Ketchup Glaze
A tender, juicy loaf of seasoned beef mince topped with a sticky sweet-tangy glaze. It's an easy family dinner that slices neatly and makes good sandwiches the next day.
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12 Pakistani · 45 min · serves 4
Aloo Paratha
Whole-wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato and griddled in ghee until crisp in spots.
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13 American · 25 min · serves 4
Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes
Thick, fluffy buttermilk-style pancakes made with yogurt and milk, so there is no need to buy buttermilk.
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14 Pakistani · 4 h 30 min · serves 6
Beef Nihari
Beef shank slow-cooked in a spiced gravy thickened with toasted flour. A weekend project that mostly cooks itself.
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15 Italian · 1 h 20 min · serves 4
Chicken Cacciatore
Bone-in chicken braised slowly with tomatoes, peppers, onion and herbs until the sauce turns rich and the meat falls off the bone. A one-pot Italian dinner that suits rice, bread or pasta.
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