New Recipes: Summer Batch Cooking
These recipes are on repeat this summer. Get them inside!
It’s been a minute since I shared new recipes here, but I’ve got a few in my back pocket that are too good to keep to myself. These are repeat recipes in my kitchen, and the best part? They can all be batched ahead of time!
Batch cooking is truly how I thrive. It’s single-handedly the reason I can meet my daily nutrient needs.
If I’m being honest, though, there are seasons when batch cooking feels like the last thing I want to do, especially on the weekends. No matter how much I try to reframe it, the couch still wins my Sunday afternoons more often than my kitchen does.
But I’ve found a few ways to adapt this. Right now, it’s Monday evening batch cooking - even if I only get a few things batched, something is better than nothing.
What I love most about batch cooking is that it’s not strict meal prep. It’s all about cooking basic ingredients that can be mixed, matched, and layered into meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
And the best part? There’s no hard-and-fast rule for how much you need to batch. Some weeks, all I manage is roasting a pan of potatoes. You’d be amazed at how many meals can be created from roasted potatoes. I promise, even batching one ready-to-go ingredient can make all the difference during a busy week.
But ideally, the system of batch cooking generally involves batching:
One Protein
One Grain
One Vegetable
One Sauce
One quick breakfast or snack
This week I want to share one of my favorite batch cooking plans that’s been on repeat in our house.
This Week’s Batch Plan:
Shredded chicken seasoned with Greek spices
Rice
Tomato and cucumber salad
Tzatziki sauce
Overnight oats (because I can’t keep being a personal chef for everyone in the family 😅)
I usually throw in a pan of roasted sweet or seasoned white potatoes. They pair perfectly with salads, breakfast hash, or a quick protein-packed dinner. You really can’t go wrong!
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Batch just one thing—it makes a world of difference. If I had to tempt you into trying just one thing, it would be the tzatziki sauce. I could (and do) eat it by the spoonful.
It’s the ultimate multitasker:
Use it as a dip for veggies
Spread it on sandwiches
Spoon it over Greek chicken bowls
Pair it with wraps
Oh, and it’s loaded with protein—a rarity for dips or spreads!
Let me know how it goes, and I’d love to hear from you:
What are your favorite make-ahead foods?
Do you have any go-to recipes to share?
Drop them below—let’s inspire each other!
Happy cooking,
