Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781472145123 Publisher: Robinson (Little, Brown Book Group) Age Range: Adult Overview The Batch Cook Book by Sam Gates is a practical, budget-friendly cookbook built for busy modern families who want to eat well without the daily stress of cooking from scratch. Packed with make-ahead recipes, freezer-friendly tips and clever meal-prep strategies, it helps home cooks save time, cut food waste and stretch the weekly shop further. Whether prepping lunches for the week or stocking the freezer for hectic evenings, this paperback guide delivers reliable, family-tested solutions for real life. About the Book Modern life rarely leaves time for daily cooking from scratch, and The Batch Cook Book was written to solve exactly that problem. Sam Gates draws on years of teaching cookery, catering, and food writing to create recipes designed specifically for batch cooking and meal prepping. Rather than another book of casseroles destined for the freezer and forgotten, this guide reimagines batch cooking as an enjoyable, flavour-forward way to eat. Chapters walk readers through preparing versatile bases in bulk, portioning meals for different household sizes, and building a rotation of quick suppers alongside more generous dishes for entertaining. Clear guidance on storage, freezing and safe reheating means leftovers become a planned resource rather than a last resort. The recipes lean on affordable, everyday ingredients and are designed to minimise waste, making this as much a money-saving tool as a cookbook. It suits busy parents managing school-night dinners, professionals meal-prepping lunches for work, and anyone bringing more structure and less stress into their kitchen routine. The tone is warm and encouraging rather than prescriptive, reflecting Sam Gates' background as a hands-on cookery teacher who has worked with everyone from schoolchildren to corporate teams. Save time: Prep once, eat well all week — ideal for busy schedules and shift work. Save money: Budget-friendly recipes built around affordable, low-waste ingredients. Family-friendly: Flavours that please both children and adults, with adaptable portion sizes. Freezer-smart: Clear storage, freezing and reheating guidance so leftovers actually get eaten. Versatile recipes: From everyday suppers to bigger batch meals for entertaining. Tried and tested: Recipes shaped by real teaching and catering experience, not just theory. About the Author Sam Gates is a food writer, cookery teacher and former marketing director who has cooked in settings ranging from local schools to the African bush, and taught everyone from cub scouts to corporate teams and the Women's Institute. After running her own food marketing company with clients including BBC Food and BBC Radio, she turned her hands-on experience into cookbook writing. The Batch Cook Book is her third title, following Food for Your Brood and The Tin and Traybake Cookbook, continuing her focus on realistic, family-friendly recipes for busy modern life. Why You'll Love This Cookbook Honest, practical and genuinely time-saving, this is batch cooking without the boredom. Sam Gates turns meal prep into an easy, budget-friendly habit, making it a brilliant everyday kitchen companion or thoughtful gift for busy cooks. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; UK edition and ISBN as shown.