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Batch cooking can change the way you handle weeknight meals, turning chaos into calm. It’s about spending a bit of time once a week to prepare meals that save you from scrambling every evening. This ...

Batch-cooking hearty winter meals is an easy way to save time, money and effort on busy weeknights. (Getty Images) Winter is the season for jumpers, soups and batch cooking. Whether you’re juggling ...

Is one of your 2026 goals to cook more at home? If so, you’re not alone. Rising costs of both food and health care are prompting many people to take a fresh look at how they can stretch their food ...