HOW BATCH COOKING CAN MAKE LIFE EASIER
I use batch cooking as a way of saving myself time and stress in the kitchen. It’s about preparing meals in larger quantities that you can then use over the coming weeks rather than cooking every meal from scratch.
This means that I can make a load of meals, pop them in the freezer and pull them out when I need them. I’ve always got something to hand if I’m running short on time, motivation or energy!
When I haven’t got much time in the evening, juggling homework and after-school activities, having a meal that’s pretty much ready apart from popping in the oven saves me a lot of time and stress! It’s also a quick lunchtime alternative to yet more sandwiches!
Often, the meals I’ve prepared are cheaper than buying pre-made from the shops and they’re likely to be healthier than the shop-made options or the take away menu!
I use the freezer a lot when it comes to storing my batch food. Depending on the recipe, like cottage pie or lasagne, I’ll either get to the stage just before it goes in the oven, then freeze it to be cooked through when I need it. Or, like stews and curries, I’ll cook it thoroughly then leave it to cool completely before popping it in the freezer.