batch cooking ideas?

acpgee
acpgee Posts: 7,960 Member
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My typical gift to new parents is an afternoon of batch cooking freezer meals. We have one befriended couple where the hubby enjoys cooking who have asked me to come back at 2 month intervals to do some batch cooking together.

I am started to run out of recipes in my repertoire that freeze well. My standards are coq au vin, dak dori tang, beef rendang, bolognaise sauce.

New ideas would be welcome.

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  • BarbaraHelen2013
    BarbaraHelen2013 Posts: 1,940 Member
    Chilli
    Pretty much any curry with or without naan to accompany.
    Jambalaya
    Hearty soups
    Make the bolognese up into lasagne as a bonus from one recipe
    Enchiladas

    Choices are practically endless! All sorts of casseroles, bean dishes, rice dishes, Fresh pasta made up into ravioli etc, frozen uncooked. Make up basic Italian tomato sauce to accompany. Make up curry sauces that can be added to protein or veg for quick curry meals.
  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
    Gnocchi freeze incredibly well on a sheet pan (put them on parchment then transfer to a bag)
    Bolognese
    Soups and stews of most types
    Meat or vegetable pies (in containers that you're willing to freeze and are oven safe - freeze before baking then bake from frozen)
    Burritos (see this link)
    Tamales
    Pupusas
    Chicken tinga
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    https://happymoneysaver.com/freezer-meals/

    There’s a lot of good ideas here- I’ve done meatballs, cookies, chili etc
    Check it out🙂
    I wish I had a friend who did that for me when I had the kids!!
  • lady_bug_jd
    lady_bug_jd Posts: 221 Member
    Some of my favourite batch cookings items are:

    Apple Breakfast Patties (my recipe is similar to this but I add 1/4 cup minced onion and I also mince the apple rather than shred.) I usually triple the recipe.
    https://www.everylastbite.com/2018/01/12/pork-apple-breakfast-sausage/

    Greek Green Beans
    https://www.themediterraneandish.com/greek-green-beans-fasolakia/

    Shepherds Pie (I usually make Lentil Shepherds Pie)

    Any stew, soups (Beef and barley or mushroom & barley are good hearty ones)
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    Now with fall beginning, soup., chili, stews.
    I make a big batch every week and we have leftovers every day the following week. Most freeze well.

    I am sure you’re efforts are greatly appreciated. So thoughtful.
  • tlpina82
    tlpina82 Posts: 229 Member
    Creme of Mushroom Soup... Oh yeah... Not for anyone trying to lose weight, but... YEAH...
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    I follow this channel on YT for bulk cooking ideas for friends, if I choose to help with weekly meals, only I would adjust ingredients to suit end diners. :)

    https://youtu.be/wl3NHKGhaUs
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    tlpina82 wrote: »
    Creme of Mushroom Soup... Oh yeah... Not for anyone trying to lose weight, but... YEAH...

    I've made this one and it is delicious. https://www.skinnytaste.com/creamy-mushroom-soup/

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