Fall 2025 Unscripted Magazine - Flipbook - Page 39
Small batch cooking offers a
practical approach to enjoying
nutritious, home-cooked meals
without the hassle of excessive
leftovers or waste. Instead of
leftovers lingering in the fridge,
you can enjoy something new
every night—tailored to your
tastes and your schedule.
W H Y S M A L L B AT C H C O O K I N G W O R K S
Cooking for one or two gives you flexibility and
George and Pat Davis,
Messiah Village Residents
control over your meals. It’s an invitation to rediscover
the joy of cooking—without the pressure of feeding a
crowd. It’s also budget-friendly, reduces food waste,
and allows you to make the most of seasonal or fresh
3.
Embrace simplicity: Recipes with fewer ingredients
and steps can make cooking less daunting. Stick
ingredients without them going bad.
to fewer ingredients and use one-pot or one-pan
methods to save time and cleanup. Dishes like
T I P S F O R S M A L L B AT C H S U C C E S S :
vegetable soup, lentil curry, or sheet pan chicken
1.
Invest in the right tools: A small skillet, a
fajitas are easy to prep and full of flavor.
two-quart saucepan, and a mini baking dish
go a long way. Compact appliances like toaster
4. Freeze smart: Sometimes even small batches
make more than you need. Portion out leftovers—
ovens and air fryers are also great for preparing
like soups, stews, or cooked proteins—and freeze
or reheating small meals efficiently, without
them in single-serving containers. They’ll be ready
firing up the whole oven.
for busy nights when you don’t feel like cooking
2.
Plan with purpose: Choose recipes that use
from scratch.
overlapping ingredients to minimize waste.
For example, roast extra vegetables with dinner
and use them in a wrap, salad, or omelet the
next day. A little planning upfront can make
your meals more interesting and reduce waste.
5.
Multiple uses: Homemade or bakery bread,
especially sourdough, can play many roles in
your kitchen. Enjoy it fresh or transform stale
slices into French toast, paninis, breadcrumbs,
or homemade croutons.
Find inspiration for delicious small batch dishes at
eatingwell.com/recipes/17948/mealtimes/dinner/
Try making your own sourdough:
for-two/
find the recipe on the following pages.
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