Category Archives: Batch cooking

Chunky pea and leek soup

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I’m in a definite pattern of making a big vat of soup at the weekend, for a relaxed lunch with enough leftovers for the week ahead. Like most people at this time of year, we’re really having to watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Lunches, One pot suppers, Soup, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged healthy recipe, leeks, peas, soup, soup recipe | 6 Comments

Sweet potato and spinach lasagne

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Katie Bryson

Lasagne is such a family favourite, that when our family became part-vegetarian the search was on for the ultimate non-meat recipe. After much trial and error I found a fabulous version in Lucy’s Food – one of my favourite cookbooks … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, One pot suppers, Party food, Pasta dishes, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cheese, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, lasagne, spinach, sweet potato, vegetables, vegetarian, vegetarian lasagne | 14 Comments

Pork, chickpea and chorizo stew

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

When you have a baby and are stuck in a timewarp of sleepless nights, feeding and changing nappies, cooking meals really are the last thing on your mind. So the nicest present I think you can give a new mum … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Edible Gifts, Mince and red meat, One pot suppers | Tagged casserole, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, one pot cooking, one pot recipes, one pot wonder, pork, stew, tomato | 12 Comments

Rapid roasted vegetable pasta sauce

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been asked to try out some of the recipes in the Tesco Real Food Family Cook Off, currently showing on Channel Five which sees home cooks battle it out to make the most mouth watering meals. I opted for … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged family favourites, family vegetarian food, feeding boys, pasta, quick recipe, quick supper, roasted vegetables, vegetables, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Rocky road cupcakes

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Sponsored post Now that my little ones are having packed lunches a few days a week I thought it’d be a good idea to bake a batch of cakes at the weekend rather than spend a fortune on cereal bars. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Batch cooking | Tagged baking, cake, comfort food, cupcakes, fairy cakes, home baking, lunchbox ideas, packed lunch ideas, rocky road | 4 Comments

Green mac and cheese from Innocent’s book Hungry

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Macaroni cheese is such a classic family meal, the only trouble with it is it’s a bit lacking in the veg department. So I was eager to try out a version I spotted in Innocent’s new cookbook Hungry? I shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, butternut squash, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, hidden veg, innocent, mac and cheese, macaroni, pasta, pasta bake, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Guest post: Fresh tomato soup

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’m very honoured to be hosting some fantastic guest posts over the next couple of weeks while I escape to France for a fortnight of no internet connection (deep breaths) and lots of good times with my boys. First up … Continue reading →

Posted in allotment, Batch cooking, Lunches, One pot suppers, vegetarian | Tagged glut, soup, tomato | 4 Comments

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I have to confess that lentils have never seemed that appealing. Little dry discs lurking on the health food shelves conjuring images of Neil from The Young Ones and other stereotypical vegetarians. But a few months into catering for the … Continue reading →