Batch-cooking recipes and ideas

Batch-cooking doesn’t have to mean giving up your Sunday to fill the freezer. Make a little extra for tomorrow, or stash a big-batch sauce for another day. Here you'll find easy ways to get ahead and make ingredients go further. Want more ways to cook and save? Browse our budget meals.

Looking for batch-cooking ideas? Here are our favourites. From classic Bolognese and hearty beef stew, to satisfying soups and sauces that can be transformed into tasty dinners, you can't go wrong with these top batch-cooking recipes.

With these clever recipes, you can tuck in two delicious dinners, saving time in the kitchen and make your ingredients and budget go further. Explore our cook once, eat twice recipes for more inspiration.

Batch-cooking makes it extra-easy to embrace healthy eating. With a freezer full of satisfying meals, you can still eat well when you're short on time. Browse our healthy recipes for more balanced plates.

Vegetarian food lends itself particularly well to batch-cooking – grains, pulses and vegetables are fantastic for freezing. So take a look at our super-tasty vegetarian batch-cooking ideas and get prepping!

Slow-cookers are the perfect piece of kitchen kit for making batch-cooking easier. Using minimal energy and cooking low and slow gives delicious results that are great for packing up and storing in the freezer. Here are some of our favourites to inspire your slow-cooker batch-cooking.

Getting organised in the kitchen is the best way to stick to a budget and make the most of what you have, while still enjoying great food and eating well. Take a look at our tips and recipes for weekly meal prep.

Whether you want to fill your freezer with muffins, cookies and brownies, or top up your jar of breakfast granola, batch-baking is always a good idea and lots of fun for all the family. Browse our baking recipes for more inspo.