BBC Good Food Magazine

DIY ready meals

the dilemma

Everyone in our family eats at different times, and often they want different meals. How do I keep everyone happy without cooking multiple dinners throughout the evening?

the solution

Batch-cook own your freezer-friendly ‘ready meals’ and label them with cooking instructions so everyone can help themselves whenever they want to.

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