A slow cooker is very handy to have, especially if you need to
do batch cooking and you don't have time to baby sit.
We usually also
do some batch cooking for the week.
It's important to me that I practice what I preach, though, so I've been making an effort to
do some batch cooking and conscientious meal planning over the last couple of weeks.
Sundays are perfect for weekday prep, so let
's do some batch cooking, shall we?
Do some batch cooking, so you have three days of lunches prepped at once, for example.
By Sunday, after
I do my batch cooking and a bit of taste testing, I have a good idea how my meals will be for the week.
A slow cooker is very handy to have, especially if you need to
do batch cooking and you don't have time to baby sit.
I'm totally telling you, you should spend a couple of hours on Sunday to
do some batch cooking.
Since I don't have to work around one of those pesky jobs anymore;)
I do batch cooking when I get in the mood for it.
Maybe I should share how
I do batch cooking without «batch cooking».
-- For those of you who like to
do batch cooking, you can double or triple this recipe, freeze the cooked tenders on a sheet tray and then defrost them in small batches.
I am
doing some batch cooking this weekend to get a bit ahead for the week.
Do you batch cook (i.e. prepare large amounts of food) and freeze some of the bounty for later meals?
I've been
doing batch cooking for a long time!
Do you batch cook (i.e. prepare large amounts of food) and freeze some of the bounty for later meals?
I made my quinoa salad a day ahead, then roasted the butternut squash the following day when I was
doing my batch cooking for the upcoming week.
Not exact matches
If you don't already believe in the joys of local, small -
batch, non-genetically modified, organic eating, nothing in
Cooked will change your mind.
Do you think it will keep well in the fridge (I'm thinking about making a big batch for when I don't have time to cook
Do you think it will keep well in the fridge (I'm thinking about making a big
batch for when I don't have time to
cook)?
I've found a 4200xl on special offer so the difference is # 70, which can't be ignored, and there is only me to
cook for although I will need to make
batches to conserve energy, but I don't want to regret not pushing the boat out in the future if you think the 5200XL would be best....
It's from the big
batch section of the book, which is all about easy meals for busy people — you can throw all the ingredients in a pan and whilst the
cook you can get on with you to -
do list,
do your washing etc..
You can make big quantities of this too and store
batches of it in the freezer to enjoy when you don't have time to
cook and need a delicious meal.
That might be a silly question but if I halve the
batch do I also halve the
cooking time?
Once the oil get's hot, add 2 pieces of cod to the batter (one at a time) coat them well and add them into the pan,
cook for about 2 - 3 minutes per side and transfer to a plate with paper towels, continue to
cook in
batches until all the fillets are
done
I
did this in two
batches: Heat up some olive oil in a pan, and
cook the meatballs on one side for about 2 - 3 minutes, until they are browned.
Of course, you could also use dried beans and
cook them in large
batches (something I really want to get into the habit of
doing more), but to save time, I often find myself grabbing for a can of organic beans.
Not only
does it take just a quarter of the usual
cook time, but it makes a smaller
batch!
We have 5 children and they are all growing up and moving on, I don't need to be
cooking such large
batches of foods anymore.
In fact, there's only one real rule to follow when
cooking up a
batch of plain amaranth — don't skimp on the water!
What I usually
do is
cook up a pound at a time and freeze them in 1.5 cup
batches.
The hardest part was keeping the pakoras together as we
cooked and flipped them, so we also
did a
batch with extra chickpea flour on the skillet.
Do you prefer to prep complete meals, or big
batch cook single ingredients for recipe inspiration later?
My first
batch i thought needed to go to
cook two hours but was
done long before.
If you don't have a pan large enough for all the prawns, simply
cook them in
batches.
While that's
cooking, scoop 1/2 — 1/3 of the
cooked soup into a blender (might need to
do this in
batches, and never fill your blender more than half full with hot liquids,) then blend until very smooth.
Grand doesn't necessarily mean special, so stick to uncomplicated dishes that are tried and true for your holiday table, and for the rest of the meals you're required to
cook stick to dishes that can be
cooked in
batches like these Multigrain Banana Spice Waffles that can be frozen and popped in the oven when needed or an effortless but posh scramble with hot genoa that will feed a crowd.
In fact, I am going to make a
batch that I don't
cook and freeze them as raw cookie dough balls!!!! Btw, my kids LOVE them too!
Don't bother
cooking it in
batches of one layer, just toss it all in your pan if there's not room and stir it up as more fat renders.
I cut the recipe in half as it was just my husband and I. I was wondering if you could make a
batch and freeze what you
do not
cook.
What I never ever
do is portion leftovers and create these boring
batch cooking sad - looking meal portions.
- Add patties,
cooking for 5 - 7 minutes on each side, flipping over once, until juices run clear (depending on the size of pan, you'll need to
cook the patties in
batches;
do not overcrowd pan)
What to
Do: If you don't like the canned varieties, make a batch of homemade soup (like this easy recipe from Cooking With Jax) when you're feeling healthy so you can simply heat and eat when you're under the weathe
Do: If you don't like the canned varieties, make a
batch of homemade soup (like this easy recipe from
Cooking With Jax) when you're feeling healthy so you can simply heat and eat when you're under the weather.
I love making a big
batch of this Clean Eating Peanut Butter Banana Slow
Cooker Oatmeal to take to work — they don't get mushy!
Working in
batches so that you don't crowd the beef (crowding will steam
cook the meat instead of browning it), brown the beef cubes on all sides, lightly salting as you
cook the beef.
Once the carrots are
cooked through, transfer everything to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth (I had to
do this in a few different
batched to fit into my blender).
I didn't have a ton of time to
cook, so I served the rest of a
batch of these.
They
did takes nearer to 20 mins to
cook in our gas fan oven AND the second
batch rose more probably because I'd spaced them farther apart on the tray than the first
batch.
Muffin tin meals mean greater portion - control (if you don't eat them all), shorter
cooking times, and larger
batches of food that you can freeze for later.
Other than an occasional apple pie or
batch of apple sauce, I don't think much about
cooking apples but the truth is, used in a more savory way, they make an excellent seasonal side dish.
Transfer lobsters to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool (we
cooked our live lobster first, and then
did the tails in a second
batch) 2) Crack lobster shells, pick meat from tail and claws, and cut into 1 / 2 - inch pieces.
Spread out a single layer of kale onto a oven tray (you may need to
do this in two - three
batches) sprinkle a little sea salt over the top and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, turning the leaves once during
cooking if the outer ones are starting to brown too much.