Simple Batch-Cooking Strategies for the Holidays
Take a pre-emptive strike against dietary meltdown with these batch-cooking strategies.
Batch Cooking
When I Can’t Decide What I Want to Eat, I Reach for These Soba Noodles
This cold soba salad makes the perfect packed lunch: The longer the noodles sit in the peanut dressing, the more flavorful they become.
Freezer to Crock-Pot Meals
Make these meals entirely ahead, freeze and pull them out when you need dinner fast. It doesn't get any easier.
Cook Sunday for the Whole Week: A 1-Week Batch Cooking Meal Plan
These batch cooking recipes will have you a covered for a week’s worth of meals – and unexpected guests.
Your 1-Week Make-Ahead Meal Plan
The number-one secret to saving time in the kitchen? Batch cooking. With our dietitian-designed, make-ahead meal plan, you can make most of the recipe components on Sunday so all you have to do is heat, assemble and eat all week long.
Apple Cinnamon Walnut Pancakes with Almond Butter Spread
Chunks of apples, spicy cinnamon and walnut pieces turn these hearty pancakes into a filling breakfast or energizing snack.
Cook Once: Stretch a Pot of Quinoa 3 Ways
Here are 3 super cool ways to use a Sunday batch of quinoa throughout the week. We love that you can use it for breakfast, lunch AND dinner!
Cook Once: Tips & Tricks For Meal Prep
Creative shortcuts to make meal planning and meal prep easier.
Cook Once: Batch-Cooking Hacks
Make meal prep smooth as butter with these hacks
Cook Once: Cook Without a Recipe
The latest craze in cooking is no-recipe cooking. Learn our fool-proof formula for making the perfect stir-fry every time. No recipe required.
Cook Once: Chili You Can Use All Week
Make a batch of this super-simple chili and morph it into multiple dishes throughout the week.
Olive Oil–Poached Fish
If you find cooking fish intimidating, this recipe is for you. Simply add fillets to a baking dish with olive oil and a few flavorful staples.
The Cleanest Ways to Store Food Without Using Plastic
Even if it's BPA-free, plastic still isn't a great choice when storing leftovers. Instead, try these clean, safe and more sustainable options.
A Smarter Way to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
Pamela Salzman, of our online course Batch Cooking 101, shares her pro tip for peeling eggs.
5 Fresh Uses for Pesto
Pesto isn't just for pasta! It's a mother sauce that can be used on nearly anything to boost flavor and bring a welcome pop of color.
The Best Way to Store Fresh Herbs
If you've ever been frustrated by fresh basil, parsley or other herbs wilting after just a day, this game-changing tip is for you.
The 7 Clean Ingredients That Can Save Any Dinner
Stock your pantry and freezer with these clean go-to items and you'll never be at the mercy of a bad or boring dinner again.
The Secret to Fast, No-Waste Nut Milk
Sustainable, delicious and far less expensive than boutique brands. What are you waiting for? Pamela Salzman, instructor of our new course Batch Cooking 101, shows us how.