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New Godfreys Guide to Thrifty Batch Cooking

Batch cooking, or cooking in bulk, simply means cooking larger quantities of food so you can store some for later.

Invest some time cooking one weekend and you will have healthy Meals for months!

Imagine being able to have Dinner readily available every night for a month - or for that time - when you just don’t have the time to cook a proper, healthy meal.

We've selected the best recipes from our Godfreys Recipes Digest - for batch-cooking, meal-planning and freezing, so you can make easy, quick and/or Thrifty Lunches and Dinners.

Save time, money and energy!

Portioning up dinners for another day will save you time, money and energy, meaning it’s better for the planet too. 

Whenever you need them.

Following Godfreys Guide to Batch Cooking Recipes and Methods will show you how to make fast, simple, homemade, portion-controlled meals, that can be prepared in advance then frozen for whenever you need them.

Cook when you want to

So you cook when you want to not when you have to. If you want to save time and money, get healthy, organised and in control of your weekly Meals, then this is the method for you.

Healthy meals

If you don’t If have time to cook every day, it’s a great way to make sure you have healthy Meals ready when you need them.

Batch cooking is both cost-effective and means you can ensure your diet remains healthy and balanced, even when cooking in advance.

Reduce food waste

These freeze-friendly, batch-cook recipes and tips have been created with both small households and families in mind and will help you prepare ahead and reduce food waste.

What does Batch cooking involve?

The main idea of batch cooking is to double or triple up on ingredients when you’re cooking a Meal. The extra two or three Meals can go in the fridge to be eaten during the week or in the freezer for a later date.

What’s good to batch cook and use for Leftovers?

Soups, casseroles, stews and curries can all easily be made in bulk and stored in individual portion containers or larger family sized containers in either the fridge or freezer.

If you are Batch cooking freezer Meals, remember that the safest way to defrost food is in the fridge.

Core ingredients

You can also Batch cook ingredients that take a while to cook and can be used as core ingredients for meals, such as Brown Rice, Quinoa or Lentils. These can be used in different meal combinations during the week.

Foods that freeze well

Here are some foods that can be stored in the freezer:

Most Fruits freeze well

Most Fruits freeze well - just make sure to peel and chop them into individual servings and you’ve saved yourself a lot of potential food waste!

Most Vegetables can also be frozen

Most Vegetables can also be frozen, just chop up into servings. Now they’re all prepped to go. Vegetables that do not freeze well are Cabbage, Cucumbers, Celery and Potatoes.

In terms of household staples, Milk, Bread and Butter can all be frozen.

All Meat and Fish can be frozen

All Meat and Fish can be frozen. Freeze them in portions so you can just defrost what you need.

Fresh Herbs, cooked Rice and Grains

Fresh Herbs, cooked Rice and Grains, and even whole Meals can be frozen and defrosted as needed.

Fried foods do not freeze well.

Low on freezer space?

  • Buy staples that can used across a range of dishes such as Mince Meat or Diced Meats which can be used for Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagne, Shepherd’s Pie, homemade Burgers and so on.
  • Remove foods from their boxes and store them in small freezer bags and containers instead to make the most of the space you have.
  • Don’t bulk store. There is no need to have three loaves of bread in the freezer if you won’t use them in the next week or two. Only buy and store what you need and will use.

Consider the Cons

However, it's important to consider the cons, such as limited variety, adequate storage space, and the potential for waste.

Following the FIFO (First In First Out) method can ensure you eat food before it is no longer safe to eat.

Batch cooked food left in the fridge will need to be eaten within a few days and Meals that are frozen usually need to be eaten within three months.

So there you have your Godfreys Guide to Batch Cooking and Batch Cooking Recipes

Now what is stopping you starting to enjoy fabulous tasting dishes - whilst saving time, cost and energy - plus more than enjoying a balanced and healthy diet

Just one more way Godfreys Help you Bite Back on Costs - with no compromise on taste or Premium Quality

Do have a browse through some of the following Recipes to start to get a taste for the benefits of Batch Cooking - and do let us know what you think!

Beef Shin Pie
• Beef Shin Pie
This Beef Shin and Red Wine Pie is an indulgent, comforting family classic and also easy to make ahead and freeze. Using Beef Shin keeps the cost down as it's a cheaper Cut.
Preparation time / Cooking time 4 h rs- plus marinating. Click here for Leg Shin of Beef
(Click here for recipe)
Ossobuco
• Ossobuco
Nothing beats a classic Ossobuco with Gremolata. This Italian Stew can be made with Veal or Beef Shin and frozen in portions for comforting midweek meals. Serve with Risotto, Polenta or mash. Low calorie
Preparation time / Cooking time 3 hrs. Click here for Leg Shin of Beef, Osso Bucco
(Click here for recipe)
Pressure Cooker Beef Curry
• Pressure Cooker Beef Curry
Make this Beef Curry in a Pressure Cooker for an easy midweek meal. Serve with Rice or Naan Bread to mop up the juices.
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 40 - 50 mins. Click here for Braising Steak
(Click here for recipe)
Italian Meatballs
• Italian Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic Italian staple that you can cook and eat now or freeze for later. Serve with Tomato Sauce for a quick midweek meal.
Preparation time / Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Lean Beef Mince
(Click here for recipe)
Big-batch Bolognese - Barney Desmazery
• Big-batch Bolognese
Whip up a huge batch of Bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal. Freezable. Healthy. High Protein.
Preparation time 25 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Lean Minced Beef, Tamworth Smoked Back Bacon
(Click here for recipe)
Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
• Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
Use the slow cooker to make this nutritious, easy Curry and the Lamb will melt in your mouth. You can batch cook and freeze the Leftovers for another day. Freezable. Dairy-free. High protein
Preparation time 10 mins: Cooking time 6 hrs. Click here for Lamb Steaks
(Click here for recipe)
Lamb Tagine
• Lamb Tagine - by Janine Ratcliffe
Spicy Lamb Tagine is a real crowd pleaser. It serves six so is great for feeding the family or a group of friends, or you can freeze it in smaller batches so that it'll do several nights.
Preparation time/Cooking time 2 hrs 20 mins. Click here for Lamb Neck Fillets
(Click here for recipe)
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
• Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
We use Lamb Shanks for our Rogan Josh - they're seriously tender and full of flavour. No need for a takeaway when you can devour these straight from the oven! Or simply freeze in portions for a warming and aromatic midweek meal
Preparation time / Cooking time 4 hrs. Click here for Lamb Shanks
(Click here for recipe)
Mini Lamb Hotpots
• Mini Lamb Hotpots
Make a batch of these mini Lamb Hotpots and freeze them for later. They're easy to make and under 500 calories each
Preparation time / Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Diced Leg of Lamb
(Click here for recipe)
Classic Moussaka
• Classic Moussaka
Layers of minced Lamb, Potato and Aubergine, covered in white Sauce and baked to make the classic Greek dish Moussaka. Greek Salad is all you need on the side.
Preparation time 20 mins : Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Lean Lamb Mince
(Click here for recipe)
Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Chilli
• Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Chilli
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired Pulled Chicken and Black Bean Chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with Rice or Tortilla Wraps. Freezable
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
(Click here for recipe)
Baked-not-fried Chicken
• Baked-not-fried Chicken
This is a brilliant lower calorie alternative to traditional fried Chicken. It's also suitable for freezing so make a big batch and have a ready stash of crispy, juicy Chicken!
Preparation time / Cooking time 1 hr 15 mins. Click here for Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
(Click here for recipe)
Chicken, Red Pepper & Olive Cacciatore
• Chicken, Red Pepper & Olive Cacciatore
This summery Italian one-pot is easy to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it's low cal and Gluten free. The recipe is easily halved if you only want to serve 3-4 people.
Preparation time/Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Chicken Thighs, Chicken Drumsticks
(Click here for recipe)
One-pot Chicken & Bacon Stew
• One-pot Chicken & Bacon Stew
Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you'll always have a satisfying meal to hand. Freezable
Preparation time 20 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Chicken Thighs, Tamworth Smoked Streaky Bacon
(Click here for recipe)
Chicken Normandy
• Chicken Normandy
Make a batch of this comforting, freezer-friendly Chicken dish. If you're feeling fruity, fry cored Apple wedges in a knob of Butter until golden, then stir through before reheating.
Preparation time 15 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 15 mins. Click here for Whole Chicken Legs
(Click here for recipe)
Sausage Cassoulet
• Sausage Cassoulet
Use up any cans of Beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French Sausage Casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer. Preparation time 15 mins : Cooking time 6 hrs 25 mins. Click here for Toulouse Sausages
(Click here for recipe)

Godfreys Guide to Thrifty Batch Cooking

Batch cooking, or cooking in bulk, simply means cooking larger quantities of food so you can store some for later.

Invest some time cooking one weekend and you will have healthy Meals for months!

Imagine being able to have Dinner readily available every night for a month - or for that time - when you just don’t have the time to cook a proper, healthy meal.

We've selected the best recipes from our Godfreys Recipes Digest - for batch-cooking, meal-planning and freezing, so you can make easy, quick and/or Thrifty Lunches and Dinners.

Save time, money and energy!

Portioning up dinners for another day will save you time, money and energy, meaning it’s better for the planet too. 

Whenever you need them.

Following Godfreys Guide to Batch Cooking Recipes and Methods will show you how to make fast, simple, homemade, portion-controlled meals, that can be prepared in advance then frozen for whenever you need them.

Cook when you want to

So you cook when you want to not when you have to. If you want to save time and money, get healthy, organised and in control of your weekly Meals, then this is the method for you.

Healthy meals

If you don’t If have time to cook every day, it’s a great way to make sure you have healthy Meals ready when you need them.

Batch cooking is both cost-effective and means you can ensure your diet remains healthy and balanced, even when cooking in advance.

Reduce food waste

These freeze-friendly, batch-cook recipes and tips have been created with both small households and families in mind and will help you prepare ahead and reduce food waste.

What does Batch cooking involve?

The main idea of batch cooking is to double or triple up on ingredients when you’re cooking a Meal. The extra two or three Meals can go in the fridge to be eaten during the week or in the freezer for a later date.

What’s good to batch cook and use for Leftovers?

Soups, casseroles, stews and curries can all easily be made in bulk and stored in individual portion containers or larger family sized containers in either the fridge or freezer.

If you are Batch cooking freezer Meals, remember that the safest way to defrost food is in the fridge.

Core ingredients

You can also Batch cook ingredients that take a while to cook and can be used as core ingredients for meals, such as Brown Rice, Quinoa or Lentils. These can be used in different meal combinations during the week.

Foods that freeze well

Here are some foods that can be stored in the freezer:

Most Fruits freeze well

Most Fruits freeze well - just make sure to peel and chop them into individual servings and you’ve saved yourself a lot of potential food waste!

Most Vegetables can also be frozen

Most Vegetables can also be frozen, just chop up into servings. Now they’re all prepped to go. Vegetables that do not freeze well are Cabbage, Cucumbers, Celery and Potatoes.

In terms of household staples, Milk, Bread and Butter can all be frozen.

All Meat and Fish can be frozen

All Meat and Fish can be frozen. Freeze them in portions so you can just defrost what you need.

Fresh Herbs, cooked Rice and Grains

Fresh Herbs, cooked Rice and Grains, and even whole Meals can be frozen and defrosted as needed.

Fried foods do not freeze well.

Low on freezer space?

  • Buy staples that can used across a range of dishes such as Mince Meat or Diced Meats which can be used for Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagne, Shepherd’s Pie, homemade Burgers and so on.
  • Remove foods from their boxes and store them in small freezer bags and containers instead to make the most of the space you have.
  • Don’t bulk store. There is no need to have three loaves of bread in the freezer if you won’t use them in the next week or two. Only buy and store what you need and will use.

Consider the Cons

However, it's important to consider the cons, such as limited variety, adequate storage space, and the potential for waste.

Following the FIFO (First In First Out) method can ensure you eat food before it is no longer safe to eat.

Batch cooked food left in the fridge will need to be eaten within a few days and Meals that are frozen usually need to be eaten within three months.

So there you have your Godfreys Guide to Batch Cooking and Batch Cooking Recipes

Now what is stopping you starting to enjoy fabulous tasting dishes - whilst saving time, cost and energy - plus more than enjoying a balanced and healthy diet

Just one more way Godfreys Help you Bite Back on Costs - with no compromise on taste or Premium Quality

Do have a browse through some of the following Recipes to start to get a taste for the benefits of Batch Cooking - and do let us know what you think!

Beef Shin Pie
• Beef Shin Pie
This Beef Shin and Red Wine Pie is an indulgent, comforting family classic and also easy to make ahead and freeze. Using Beef Shin keeps the cost down as it's a cheaper Cut.
Preparation time / Cooking time 4 h rs- plus marinating. Click here for Leg Shin of Beef
(Click here for recipe)
Ossobuco
• Ossobuco
Nothing beats a classic Ossobuco with Gremolata. This Italian Stew can be made with Veal or Beef Shin and frozen in portions for comforting midweek meals. Serve with Risotto, Polenta or mash. Low calorie
Preparation time / Cooking time 3 hrs. Click here for Leg Shin of Beef, Osso Bucco
(Click here for recipe)
Pressure Cooker Beef Curry
• Pressure Cooker Beef Curry
Make this Beef Curry in a Pressure Cooker for an easy midweek meal. Serve with Rice or Naan Bread to mop up the juices.
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 40 - 50 mins. Click here for Braising Steak
(Click here for recipe)
Italian Meatballs
• Italian Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic Italian staple that you can cook and eat now or freeze for later. Serve with Tomato Sauce for a quick midweek meal.
Preparation time / Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Lean Beef Mince
(Click here for recipe)
Big-batch Bolognese - Barney Desmazery
• Big-batch Bolognese
Whip up a huge batch of Bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal. Freezable. Healthy. High Protein.
Preparation time 25 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Lean Minced Beef, Tamworth Smoked Back Bacon
(Click here for recipe)
Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
• Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
Use the slow cooker to make this nutritious, easy Curry and the Lamb will melt in your mouth. You can batch cook and freeze the Leftovers for another day. Freezable. Dairy-free. High protein
Preparation time 10 mins: Cooking time 6 hrs. Click here for Lamb Steaks
(Click here for recipe)
Lamb Tagine
• Lamb Tagine - by Janine Ratcliffe
Spicy Lamb Tagine is a real crowd pleaser. It serves six so is great for feeding the family or a group of friends, or you can freeze it in smaller batches so that it'll do several nights.
Preparation time/Cooking time 2 hrs 20 mins. Click here for Lamb Neck Fillets
(Click here for recipe)
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
• Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
We use Lamb Shanks for our Rogan Josh - they're seriously tender and full of flavour. No need for a takeaway when you can devour these straight from the oven! Or simply freeze in portions for a warming and aromatic midweek meal
Preparation time / Cooking time 4 hrs. Click here for Lamb Shanks
(Click here for recipe)
Mini Lamb Hotpots
• Mini Lamb Hotpots
Make a batch of these mini Lamb Hotpots and freeze them for later. They're easy to make and under 500 calories each
Preparation time / Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Diced Leg of Lamb
(Click here for recipe)
Classic Moussaka
• Classic Moussaka
Layers of minced Lamb, Potato and Aubergine, covered in white Sauce and baked to make the classic Greek dish Moussaka. Greek Salad is all you need on the side.
Preparation time 20 mins : Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Lean Lamb Mince
(Click here for recipe)
Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Chilli
• Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Chilli
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired Pulled Chicken and Black Bean Chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with Rice or Tortilla Wraps. Freezable
Preparation time 10 mins : Cooking time 1 hr. Click here for Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
(Click here for recipe)
Baked-not-fried Chicken
• Baked-not-fried Chicken
This is a brilliant lower calorie alternative to traditional fried Chicken. It's also suitable for freezing so make a big batch and have a ready stash of crispy, juicy Chicken!
Preparation time / Cooking time 1 hr 15 mins. Click here for Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless
(Click here for recipe)
Chicken, Red Pepper & Olive Cacciatore
• Chicken, Red Pepper & Olive Cacciatore
This summery Italian one-pot is easy to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it's low cal and Gluten free. The recipe is easily halved if you only want to serve 3-4 people.
Preparation time/Cooking time 2 hrs. Click here for Chicken Thighs, Chicken Drumsticks
(Click here for recipe)
One-pot Chicken & Bacon Stew
• One-pot Chicken & Bacon Stew
Cook a batch of this delicious family favourite and you'll always have a satisfying meal to hand. Freezable
Preparation time 20 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins. Click here for Chicken Thighs, Tamworth Smoked Streaky Bacon
(Click here for recipe)
Chicken Normandy
• Chicken Normandy
Make a batch of this comforting, freezer-friendly Chicken dish. If you're feeling fruity, fry cored Apple wedges in a knob of Butter until golden, then stir through before reheating.
Preparation time 15 mins : Cooking time 1 hr 15 mins. Click here for Whole Chicken Legs
(Click here for recipe)
Sausage Cassoulet
• Sausage Cassoulet
Use up any cans of Beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French Sausage Casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer. Preparation time 15 mins : Cooking time 6 hrs 25 mins. Click here for Toulouse Sausages
(Click here for recipe)

For the full range of Godfreys Batch Cooking Recipes please Click Here

We hope you find this new Godfrey service useful and a great help in finding more Thrifty ways to enjoy your Godfreys Premium Quality Meats and Poultry

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