13 dishes that freeze beautifully: your secret weapon for stress-free meals when routine returns

Tuesday 16 September 2025 15:30 - Patricia González
13 dishes that freeze beautifully: your secret weapon for stress-free meals when routine returns

September always comes with the same scene: full schedules, endless workdays and little room for daily cooking. Between work, school and the suddenly returning routine, cooking can become another source of stress. But there is a simple trick to save time without giving up eating well: fill the freezer with homemade dishes ready to heat up.

We're not talking about just any recipe, but those that withstand freezing without losing flavor or texture, and that allow you to solve a complete meal in minutes. From traditional casseroles to creams and lasagnes, this selection brings together fifteen options that freeze beautifully and will get you out of more than one trouble during the week.


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Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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