Batch cooking recipes (2024)

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  • Big-batch bolognese

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.70 ratings

    Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.121 ratings

    Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.86 ratings

    Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It's cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.187 ratings

    Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.60 ratings

    Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Easy Spanish chicken

    Enjoy our Spanish chicken recipe – a classic, comforting stew made with chicken thighs nestled in a tomato and smoked paprika sauce with chorizo and butter beans

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Enjoy these rich meatballs for a weeknight dinner or part of a larger spread. The meatballs are complemented by zingy lime and cardamom flavours

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.219 ratings

    Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – it's perfect for a cold winter evening.

    • 7 hrs 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Spiced lamb meatball stew

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.56 ratings

    Enjoy spiced lamb meatballs with chickpeas and pomegranate seeds in a harissa sauce for an easy midweek meal. Freeze any leftovers for busy weekdays

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Healthy ragu

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Use carrots, peas and passata to stretch a pack of mince in this wholesome and healthier sauce that provides three of your five-a-day. Enjoy with jacket potatoes

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.51 ratings

    Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you'll thank yourself on busy weeknights

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.61 ratings

    Batch cook this vegan squash and cashew nut curry and freeze for busy days when you need something quick and nutritious. It's perfect for a family meal

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Turn a comforting stew into a show-off pie. With a homemade pastry crust and filling packed with chunks of meltingly tender beef, it's sure to impress guests

    • 4 hrs
    • More effort
  • Five-bean chilli

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.40 ratings

    Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Aubergine parmigiana lasagne

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.15 ratings

    Combine two Italian classics - parmigiana and lasagne - in this veggie bake. It's ideal for batch cooking as you can freeze it before or after baking

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Sausage cassoulet

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings

    Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer

    • 6 hrs 40 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.20 ratings

    Keep everyone in the family happy with our freezer-friendly seafood bake. You can freeze individual portions – just remember to label them with the cooking instructions

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
  • Slow cooker ratatouille

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.28 ratings

    Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nutrients, it also delivers four of your 5-a-day

    • 6 hrs 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Basic lentils

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.19 ratings

    Make our tasty lentil recipe and use it as a base to make three more fabulous dishes. By itself it's a tasty vegan, low-fat and gluten-free meal

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Curried fishcakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make a batch of these spiced cod fishcakes and freeze them for busy weeknights. Serve with salad and coleslaw for a tasty family meal

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Chicken and vegetable soup

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Use a whole chicken to make a big batch of family-friendly chicken soup. Treat the recipe as a base and add your choice of veg, or bulk it up with grains

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

    • 15 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Crusty cheddar pies

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.27 ratings

    This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen - a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.13 ratings

    Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
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