Batch Cooking

[bugsbunny2000]

Hi guys,

I go back to work in a few weeks (school teacher ) and so I'm not tempted by staff room nibbles or put off cooking due to getting home late I want to make some batches that I can freeze and take out when I fancy! I bought lots of those metallic takeaway containers (which I know unfortunately I can't microwave so will need to defrost my lunches overnight and transfer into an airtight container for school).

Anyway... I need to ideas of good foods to cook in batches! I know of Spag Bol, but what about curry, pasta, casserole... etc? What freezes/defrosts well??

As you can see, I don't cook much lol! Any recipe ideas good for batch cooking would be great too
Thanks
Danni xx

 

[Cherry Cola]

Google bbc good food tuna pasta bake, it is THE tastiest pasta bake ever! I get about 5 ish portions to freeze when I make it to the recipe but you need a massive dish to make it.

Not sure of pp as I've not made it for a few months with a new (well, 4 month old now) baby but if you use half fat cheese and skimmed milk it should be alright, I think I'll make it myself in the next few days if I get some spare time

 

[Cheekypasterfield]

I batch cook quite often. I've done

Spag Bol
Lasanga
Beef chilli
Veg chilli
Spanish Casserole
A complete Roast dinner inc all trimmings - Chicken, Beef and Lamb
Beef Casserole
Soups - both pointed and zero points

Virtually every thing that's batched cook also happens to be done in my slow cooker so even easier

 

[bugsbunny2000]

Not a fan of tuna... too "fishy" for me lol but i'm sure I can add something else to it

Silly question but can soup be frozen or is it best just to keep it in the fridge? How long does it last for??
Thanks guys x

 

[Cheekypasterfield]

Not a fan of tuna... too "fishy" for me lol but i'm sure I can add something else to it

Silly question but can soup be frozen or is it best just to keep it in the fridge? How long does it last for??
Thanks guys x

I freeze soup all the time so yes. It can stay in the fridge for a while but depends what it is. If it's a veg I've kept it in the fridge for up to a week.

 

[bugsbunny2000]

Aww thanks! Made butternut squash and pepper soup this evening so when it cools am just gonna pop it in the fridge to dip into for the next few days