No series about meal prep would be complete without touching on batch cooking and freezing leftovers. Batch cooking is such a time saver, and sanity saver when you need meals in a hurry. Our freezer is always stocked with heat and eat meatballs, chicken strips, and soups that are a great alternative to the processed versions you find at the grocery store.
The easiest way to stock your freezer is to cook extra each time you make a recipe. When I make anything for the family, I make enough to have leftovers. After a few days, whatever is left uneaten gets divided up and tossed into a freezer safe container. This turns into quick lunches and dinners when we don’t feel like cooking, or forgot to pack a lunch!
Batch cooking requires a little more preparation. Two things that my kids love are meatballs on a stick, and chicken strips. I keep these on hand by prepping them ahead of time and tossing them into the freezer. Find a recipe you love, or borrow one of my favorites from below. Make more than you need for the week, and keep the rest frozen for a rainy day. Easy peasy!
Kid-approved chicken strips from PaleOMG
The soup we always have on hand for winter sniffles from Fed & Fit