Recipes For Batch Cooking — Easy to Scale Up!

I have a love-hate relationship with batch cooking and meal prepping. I love the idea of cooking once and eating multiple times. But I’m terrified of getting sick from eating old food and getting tired of the same meals.

That’s why I’ve evolved my approach to batch cooking. Now, I focus on dish sub-components and cooking scalable recipes that can be spruced up. Check out this list of my favorite recipes that are easy to double or triple for future meals or to satisfy a hungry crowd.

The best way to cook split pea soup in the Instant Pot

May 24, 2021 by Anna Rider ·· ~8 mins to read

Anna's hand dipping a slide of bread into the bowl of split pea soup

Simple split pea soup, made in an Instant Pot, goes perfectly with crusty bread on a cold night. Learn why slow cooker mode is the better way to make this recipe.

How to make court bouillon for poaching fish, chicken, & vegetables

May 7, 2021January 11, 2021 by Anna Rider ·· ~7 mins to read

A bowl of court bouillon next to a lemon peel, diced carrot, and a leaf of parsley with a napkin

Court bouillon is a simple stock infused with flavor. It’s a core ingredient in French cuisine and offers a flavorful base for poaching fish and chicken.