Batch cooking and how to get started

What is batch cooking?

You may have heard of batch cooking, but what is it exactly? Batch cooking means preparing a large amount of food at one time, so that meals can be stored and eaten at a later date. You can prep your meals for the week or even the month ahead. Batch cooking might require a bit of upfront time investment, but it offers a number of benefits.

What are the benefits of batch cooking?

Save time – meal prepping at the beginning of the week means you can have meals that are already prepared and waiting for you each day, without spending more time cooking and cleaning.

Save money – planning in advance allows you to budget more carefully and avoid spontaneous purchases or ordering take aways.

Reduce waste – prepping your meals allows you to use up more ingredients at once, meaning they are less likely to spoil and be thrown away. So not only is batch cooking helpful for you, it’s helpful for the planet too!