Batch cook meal plan | Good Food
Batch cooking is the ultimate way to make weeknight dinners easier, and this meal plan is designed to help you do exactly that. With a little extra time in the kitchen upfront, you’ll cook once and enjoy twice, serving one portion now and freezing the rest for those days when you need something comforting and ready to go.
These recipes have been carefully chosen by our editors for their ability to reheat beautifully, without compromising on flavour or texture. From rich, slow-simmered sauces to hearty pies and soups, each dish is built to deliver maximum reward for your effort, making future meals feel just as satisfying as the first.
There’s plenty of variety in this plan to keep weekdays interesting, with recipes built around ingredients that deliver both flavour and practicality when cooking in batches. Green chillies bring a fresh, rounded heat to the chicken pot pies, cutting through the richness of the creamy filling, while lentils in the tomato soup offer both body and excellent nutritional value. The addition of sumac, a sharp, citrusy spice, lifts the dish without the need for extra acidity.
The black bean peanut butter mole draws on classic Mexican flavour pairings, where nuts are used to add depth and viscosity to sauces, and can be served as a filling for tacos, jackets or quesadillas. Smoked haddock’s firm texture makes it a natural fit for a warm bowl of chowder, and spiced minced meat adds substance to the traditional tomato and egg in this keema shakshuka. Both are robust, protein-rich meals that holds up well over the week.
Designed with efficiency in mind, this plan helps you make the most of your time and ingredients, reducing both effort and food waste. Stock your freezer with these meals and you’ll always have something delicious on hand, whether you’re short on time or simply don’t feel like cooking.
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