When Alyssa Burton, a busy mother of two, was looking for ways to simplify her life, she discovered a quick and easy cooking method. After a long day at work, she found it challenging to feed her two hungry children, Layla (6) and Mya (2). So, she started batch cooking and bulk freezing meals to make things easier. “It has made our life at home with two young kids so much easier,” she says. Burton works in the city three days a week and often isn’t home by 5:30 pm when her kids are ready for dinner. By batch cooking and freezing meals, her husband can quickly heat up their dinner in two minutes. This method is particularly advantageous when dealing with tired and clingy kids at the end of the day. Burton’s inspiration for this approach came from her own childhood, where her “very organized” mother used to serve leftovers. Taking a cue from her mom, Burton began cooking larger portions and ensuring she had leftover meals in the freezer for busy days or when she didn’t feel like cooking. This practice became even more important when she had kids because they don’t have the patience to wait for their food. Burton freezes many of her “kid-friendly” leftovers in silicone muffin trays, allowing for easy portioning. She freezes them overnight and then packs them into zip lock bags, clearly labeling the date and contents with a permanent marker. The silicone muffin trays are reusable until they break, and the zip lock bags take up less space in the freezer compared to airtight containers. Burton’s children enjoy a variety of healthy and homemade meals, as she cooks different dishes or includes new vegetables on days she doesn’t work. She believes this sets a good example for her kids to try new foods. One of the staples in her freezer is bolognese sauce, which she uses as a base for many family-friendly recipes. This sauce came about when Burton had a bad day and didn’t make it to the shops. She improvised by serving sweet potatoes with the bolognese sauce, corn, and cheese. This experience made her realize the versatility of bolognese sauce and how it can be paired with other ingredients. By utilizing her frozen meal system, Burton only needs to cook three to four times a week. On other nights, they have leftovers or creatively use bolognese sauce in different meals. This approach not only saves time but also reduces the amount of dishes to wash. Burton believes that being organized and shopping around helps her save money on groceries. She waits for items to go on special before buying them and buys meat in bulk to freeze. Her slow cooker meals also save time since she preps the ingredients, using half for immediate cooking and freezing the rest for a later time. Burton shares many tips and tricks on social media, such as how she freezes mince meat, spaghetti bolognese, and even smoothies. She swears by her batch cooking and freezing method, claiming it makes life more organized and less stressful when it comes to dinner. Her family also saves money on takeaways by having homemade meals readily available in the freezer.
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