The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget: Unlock the power of batch-cooking with simple, freezable, store-cupboard recipes that won't break the bank from Sunday Times best-selling author

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Put the tomato purée, smoked paprika, frozen garlic, oregano, lemon juice and natural yoghurt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the salt and a generous grinding of pepper and mix again. This deliciously gooey bread and butter pudding, spiked with luxurious chocolate chips, takes a family favourite and elevates it to the next level. Make this whenever you have a loaf of bread that’s past its best that needs using up for a thrifty treat that minimises on waste. Burgers – bake in oven at 180°C for 20-25 mins, turning once half way through cooking. Ensure piping hot all the way through. If you are making spaghetti bolognaise, you will need chopped onions, mince and grated carrots. You also need those ingredients to make, burgers, meatballs, chilli, fajitas and lasagne: one large pot of veg and mince will serve as a base for six different dishes. This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.

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Cook the peas in a pan of boiling water for three minutes. Drain through a colander and transfer to a bowl. Add the butter, mint and some salt and pepper to the bowl, then mash with a masher to your desired consistency. Always make a basic recipe, that way it’s easy to add spices and salt to taste after you have portioned out the kid’s meals.I’m new to batch cooking! I’ve decided to explore it to save money and time as well as have less waste. If you’re cooking now… Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes, until the chips are crisp and golden. Serve hot. Over 100 delicious, simple and energy-efficient batch-cooking recipes that will satisfy the whole family and fill your freezer. Save money all week.

The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget

Reheat some chilli until piping hot, then spoon over crunchy tortilla chips and grate over a little Cheddar cheese, finishing with some jarred sliced jalapeños and a couple of fresh coriander or baby mint leaves, if you’ve got them. Sweet potato chilli quesadilla If you’re serving now… The fish is now ready to be served with chip-shop chips and mushy peas alongside.Get organised, plan ahead and create fresh and satisfying meals without breaking the bank. Cook once. Label 2 large freezer bags and divide the mixture between the two bags, again the portion should be 1 cup= 1 person, so four cups in each bag. Leave to cool then seal flat and freeze.