Things That Make My Heart Sing by Melissa Hemsley

1 big batch recipe, 3 ways

So you aren't bored by your leftovers

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Melissa Hemsley feelgood food
Nov 30, 2023
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I’ve got a brand new big batch recipe for you and three ways to mix it up so that you don’t feel like you’re eating the same thing multiple nights in a row. So really it’s three recipes!

I know that many of you love batch cooking. Life is busy (especially at this time of year), time for cooking is limited and having something hearty and warming stashed away in the fridge or freezer is often a saving grace. Here are three variations on one base recipe, plus links to lots more batch cooking recipes from the archive.

  1. Spiced potatoes and chickpeas with yoghurt and rice or quinoa

  2. Spiced potatoes and chickpeas with eggs

  3. Spiced potatoes and chickpeas with slaw and flatbreads


Before we dive into this week’s recipe, if you’re after more batch cooking inspiration, here are two of my most popular archive pieces:

Batch cooking top tips

Batch cooking recipes


Spiced potatoes and chickpeas, three ways

Makes 8 portions, takes 40 mins

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