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If you are looking for a family friendly meal that you can put together quickly, you should check out this collection of easy ...

Sunday afternoons in my kitchen transform into pure magic when I dedicate a few hours to batch cooking. You know that feeling when Wednesday evening arrives and dinner practically makes itself? That’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From soup and stew to cookies and rolls, these batch cooking recipes can be prepared days, weeks, and months in advance. When will ...

Meal prep is a great solution for busy people that are either trying to eat a healthier diet or for anyone trying to save ...

Butternut squash and sweet potato are incredibly rich in beta-carotene – an antioxidant that can help protect arteries from ...

I’ve never been one to meal prep individual meals because I don’t like the same meals throughout the week, but I will batch cook a pot roast or roast a chicken or a sheet pan of vegetables to make ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. This recipe from “Truly Mexican” by Roberto Santibañez (his “Tacos ...

Batch cooking soup and freezing it ahead of time ensures you have a nutritious meal waiting in the freezer for busy days. (Getty Images) We've all had days when we can't muster the energy to cook. But ...

Mardi gras is a time when even the smallest shotguns on the narrowest streets in New Orleans are overflowing with people. Before the parade, during the parade and after the last float goes by, folks ...

Across some kitchens in the United States, baking no longer means producing dozens of cookies at once. Small-batch baking recipes are gaining traction as more people look for options that suit smaller ...