Batch Cook With Me

[@GroceryNinja]

I live with my father and am away three days a week for work. I cook on Monday several meals ahead so he has food ready to eat. Batch cooking is great!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That's great!

[@gailm1230]

Until recently I lived alone, so one pound of anything would give me 4 servings. Now I have my son staying with me, I always cook double, and we always have enough for lunch the next day, giving us a warm lunch and not just sandwiches. I unplug my oven/range and cook on a wood stove most of the winter. Thank you for your video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

I do batch cook about every 4 days because I hate cooking. It makes my life easier and don't ever have to wonder what I am going to eat.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I certainly don’t want to cook every day

[@lynngrundy2817]

Yeah I batch cook now so easy as I hate cooking everyday love your channel from Australia

[@rachelkieffer8707]

I have been batch cooking since I started watching your channel, love it! Saves me time, money and peace of mind. I don't use the freezer much, I batch cook about 1-2 times a week.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment

[@patmartin9727]

I batch cook all the time, I live alone some it’s always some for now and some for later. It means I always have my own ready meals in the freezer for the days I don’t want to cook.

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

Heading into winter here I’ve used some gifted apples to make some bottled apple sauce

[@TomC-df4ek]

Batch cooking is survival for gardening season!

[@erinlavigne6644]

So smart to do batch cooking. I must start doing this instead of cooking everyday. Thanks, Jane!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@stacel1972]

Great use of an hour! Batch cooking/meal prep is essential for my budget and time. It is comforting for me to know when I get home I have delicious food in the fridge/freezer I can heat through. Thank you both for another great video.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sheilahughes3561]

Weather looks lovely Jane! It has been warm here on the south coast of the UK today and we have been in the countryside watching the lambs in the fields! Spring has finally arrived! Have a lovely Easter!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Shelia

[@thefinefrugalline3232]

Batch cook is all I do! On the oven afterheat, I do crostini’s, croutons and yougurt

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@marypeterson1053]

Batch cooking is the best.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@luba-healthywithluba6866]

Batch cooking is the best and saves so much time!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@elainearchbold259]

Im making a quiche, fruit scones , arice pud in my slow cooker and a curry, im following in your footsteps Jane. Have a lovely Easter break and hope the weather keeps up for you x.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@Ruth-AnneKlassen]

Inspirational to hear your attitude amidst the increased cost of living. We're all feeling it now!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@josephinesage8301]

A healthy and peaceful Easter

[@garygnagey3569]

I can’t wait to try your meatball recipe! Everything looks delicious! I batch cook regularly. It really does save us time and money! …Deb

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you like it!

[@carolinebenwell7625]

Glad you are going away. It will amazing. Have a wonderful easter. ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I'm not going anywhere. I said I was gardening.

[@rogettesteele5322]

As usual your video is on point. Your positive and extremely helpful attitude is a wonderful standard of excellence always leaving me wanting more from frugal Queen of France. The batch cooking looked great!! I usually use my little oven for baking, broiling etc. Lplp

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@gladyschandler6724]

I make meatballs either with pork or lamb. Use moisten almond flour with al.ond milk & eggs to bind.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great idea!

[@rosammitchell6313]

Love the music in the background; thank you for the wonderful video’s!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you like them!

[@jacquiemoppett2391]

We heat our house with a single multifuel stove . We have 3 fans on the top and one the stove pipe, it makes such a difference. The heat circulates throughout the haß

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@suematile9078]

Thank you. All the food looks good, especially the meatballs.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@marciamoralez8778]

Your spicy meatballs are on my menu. Can't wait to make the sauce.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@cyclingonplants7444]

Hi Jane and Michael 🤗 Fabulous recipes as usual - that lime sauce looks divine😋 I love food/meal prep - we like to do this 2x a week and then just heat and eat. We do a lot of bike riding now that Spring has finally arrived in Ontario Canada plus we still work full-time and like to tend to our garden so this saves so much time and money.

[@rosemarymallin]

Love the meatball recipe. I will make it soon. Happy Easter.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@WarriorGoddessSubliminals]

Thank you, Jane ❤❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You're welcome 😊

[@janetstraw191]

Fascinating - please, what sort of sides do you serve with the meatballs and the fried turkey? Well done - maneuvering the log cooker!👏👏👏🙋‍♀️🇺🇸🥰

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Plain steamed healthy vegetables.

[@Do-uplife]

Jane. I love to batch cook and mainly for time but also so we have healthy home cooked meals all the time. I make big batches of soup with produce from the allotment and we take them to work for lunches. Plus I make up ‘ready meals’ like bean chilli and rice or cous cous for evening meals. I always thank my former earlier self for thinking ahead. I love your videos. Thank you. They’re so inspiring. I love your creamy spicy zesty sauce. Will definitely be giving that a try.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@janw1746]

Looking forward to this..💐x

[@janepennock6933]

Great vlog again. I love batch cooking. I love the thought of filling the freezers with meals i can just pull out and reheat quickly when times short. Yesterday i made 2 portions of chicken curry, 2 portions of sweet & sour prawns ( king prawns from a too good to go bag) and 6 portions of lasagne ( mince & veg from same TGTG bag from a Spar store not far from me. Today im collecting 2 beef casserole ready meals and 2 cartons of fresh mushroom soup from a lady on Olio so 4 more useful things for the freezers. The ready meals ill pimp up with extra veg, yorkshire pud etc and one of the soups is to go in with some chicken to make chicken & mushroom pies later this week. Love to you both❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You did well

[@adaly5115]

Another great video Jane and Mike the next batch cooking day I will do your spicy meatballs and use limes instead with my creme frais. We prefer limes to lemons 😅. Thanks again and enjoy your Easter weekend having the roasted lamb, Anna.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great idea!

[@jefferydewberry7659]

Your food always looks so homey and comforting! Thank you for the hard work

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@belindacopson2390]

Your meals look delicious, especially the meatballs, I must try those. I often batch cook extra portions - eat one freeze one. Saves me so much time and energy on busy days. Have a lovely Easter weekend!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@mariasinclair9718]

Delightful 😊

[@wendysusan-wo4pv]

I have been batch cooking for quite a few years. This past week I made Moroccan chicken, chicken paprikash and enough spaghetti sauce for 5 meals. I don’t mind cooking, but I don’t want to do it daily. Today I’m cooking a large ham for Easter dinner, so there will be quite a large amount left over for more dinners this coming week.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@christineconnor4413]

Just about to make some broth . Bacon lardons carrots - turnip - broth mix - veg stock cubes - leeks I make it thick enough to stand a spoon in ! Ha ! My grandma used to say put everything in but the dish clout ! Ha ! It'll probably make about 10 serving . Then have it with dumplings . Yum ! Hope you both well. My knees aren't too good today so having an at home day . Soo annoying when I'm used to being out and about 🥺 and it's a lovely sunny day here today. So no excuse not to keep busy in the house . Plenty of cleaning to do and pottering about .Will plod on with what I can do ☺️

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Christine

[@fionamcgregor4268]

I batch cook. I live on my own, so it works out cheaper per portion to buy, then freeze the other portions. I also batch cook a big pan of tomato sauce, with just a few ingredients, it can be used for the base of so many other dishes.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@aliciacarrillo8945]

Love video and tips. Happy Easter 🐣.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@tonideluca8569]

Another great video thank you. Happy Easter!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Same to you!

[@virginiacervantes7988]

Those meatballs look yummy. Everything looks good. Have a great weekend Jane and Mike 🎉

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindamcconnell1653]

I can't wait to try the meatballs with lemony sauce. I actually went to buy the ingredients today as I was out of them.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Linda

[@lindamcconnell1653]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance One of the best recipes I've tried recently. So simple and yet so flavourful. Thank you Jane for sharing it with us.

[@brendafarris7590]

Happy Easter!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Same to you!

[@loriwells3918]

Thank you to you and Mike….your video is inspirational.😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@mollyholcomb2336]

I batch on Sundays, Make breakfast and lunches for me for the work week. Then I make up lunches for my husband and son for the work week. Cut up fruits, make a big salad for the week and prep any dinner items I can to make week nights easier.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@sharonmcgee8178]

I have never used sausage meat in my meatballs. I picked up some hot Italian sausages that I will mix with minced beef. You give food for thought!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@susanjgordon6318]

Hi Jane, I do my batch cooking early morning before the temperature gets too hot here in Thailand. Thanks for another inspirational video. Happy Easter 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@MichaelKeithFrancis]

Hi Jane & Mike I have been following your videos for the last few months. Could you please do a video how to make a frugal meatloaf .Regards KEITH

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We can

[@lindad6223]

when needed, or just because it's tasty, you can stretch the budget a little bit further by adding rice to the chili and meatballs. Cooked for the meatballs, raw or cooked for the chili - depending on how much liquid you've added and how long it will simmer. of course, that doesn't work for the carb sensitive.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@susanjacks8830]

Yummy meals Jane! Batch cooking is a great idea.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I think so too!

[@happydodson6920]

Cheerful and inspiring!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you think so!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Good stuff. Thanks much!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@juliethompson5301]

Fantastic meal ideas Jane especially love the meatballs 😋 going to definitely give them a go 👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy

[@kaykrausman8012]

I batch cook things like soups, spaghetti sauce, chili, gumbo, and ground meat.. I freeze them in meal portions and put them into the freezer for future meals.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@happyJan2516]

These all looks so tasty, thank you. I love creme fresh it’s so versatile. Happy Easter to you both 😊 xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Same to you!

[@denisebolin-clark8826]

Chili makes wonderful leftovers. You can make tacos w/it, put it over pasta or a baked potato.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@fishinghole333]

I really need to start batch cooking.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@juliamist4797]

Your garden is looking lovely. I love your arch near the raised bed. Did you buy it locally, as I am on the lookout for something similar?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

In the garden centre, it’s for growing blackberries over it

[@juliamist4797]

That's a nice idea. Are you going to grow a wild or a cultivated blackberry?

[@carolynm9798]

I don’t cook the entire week at once. I do “cook once; eat thrice”. So one day I make lunch soups and salads and cook the dinner and dessert. We are set for three days. We waste nothing and buy specific to meal plan, post pantry assessment, for 2 weeks at a time. So it is kinda batch cooking. I should find a way to do a freezer meal simultaneously and then cook once every 6 days!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@loriella6250]

Growing up in Minnesota, we’d catch and filet fish, dip in beaten egg seasoned with salt/pepper, dredge in flour and then crushed saltines. Fry in corn oil. The best! Thanks for the video, Jane.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@janehunt8421]

Could I please have the quantity of spices in the Chili black beans. I can't wait to make it

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

As many or as few as you like, it's up to you.

[@sandrakeighron2585]

Hi I have invested in a tortilla press and made some today which were great. Do you ever freeze them xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Yes I do!

[@sandrakeighron2585]

Thanks Jane the family are round and we all watched your video. I’ve got twins of 22 and they thought it was great and loved them. They actually got me the flour as I’m in the west of Ireland and have been for nearly 4 years originally from UK but couldn’t get the flour. The girls go to Uni in Dublin so that’s handy. Keep up the great videos and have a lovely Easter 🐣😘

[@janehunt8421]

Do you have the recipes

[@lindajacquot5391]

Those spicy meatballs are on my menu now!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Linda

[@juliamarple3785]

As soon as our spring weather came, I started pulling from our pre-prepped stash. No interest at all in kitchen work.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@kakelinga]

Everything looks hearty and yummy, but those turkey breasts look amazing. I love anything fried.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks