Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, knows that after an unstructured summer, the last thing you need is a complicated dinner routine. This September, get ahead with seven new grab-and-cook recipes, developed exclusively for Good Food app subscribers. Prep them into bags if you want to get ahead, then, when you’re ready to eat, grab them from the fridge and cook.
Each recipe is designed to make the most of Suzanne’s signature batch-cook method, from smoky harissa feta meatballs to crispy pork katsu and a beautiful sesame trout traybake. They’re properly satisfying meals that can be prepped in under an hour and take almost no additional effort on the night – ideal for busy weeknights when routine still feels a few weeks away. These recipes are here to make September’s reset actually stick.
“I’m so excited to share my new grab-and-cook meal plan and recipes created for Good Food. As The Batch Lady, my mission has always been to make batch-cooking accessible for everyone. I want to show that getting organised in the kitchen doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. By planning ahead and preparing meals in advance, you can enjoy a wider variety of homemade food, save valuable time during the week, reduce food waste and make your food budget go further. I hope this collection helps make mealtimes feel easier, giving you the confidence to fill your fridge and freezer with delicious, ready-to-cook meals that fit around busy family life.”
Suzanne Mulholland
Suzanne Mulholland’s grab-and-cook recipes
Baked harissa feta meatballs
“This meatball bake recipe has a surprising amount of flavour for the minimal time it takes to make. Serve with some couscous, fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds for the perfect midweek meal or weekend dinner.”
Baked herby cumin rice with zhoug cod
“Herby baked cumin rice is topped with fresh, zingy, spicy marinated cod. This is a wholesome meal to grab and cook, and it’s sure to be a favourite new addition to your weekly rotation.”
Smashed chipotle chicken & feta tacos
“These tacos are the ultimate freezer stash – they’re so easy to make, are perfectly spiced and so moreish!”
Caprese gnocchi bake
“This easy grab-and-cook gnocchi bake is packed with the fresh flavours of summer. Sweet cherry tomatoes create a rich, vibrant sauce that’s tossed with pillowy gnocchi, then finished with mozzarella and pesto. Prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge or freezer, ready to go straight into the oven whenever you need a quick and delicious meal.”
Marinated pepper & halloumi lentil salad
“Before the weather turns too cool for outdoor eating, this is one to enjoy al fresco. Keep pouches of microwave lentils in the cupboard at the ready for a quick meal whenever needed.”
Pork katsu
“Crispy panko pork with a delicious katsu sauce: what more could you want? This is great for a weeknight meal or Friday night fakeaway, and will be loved by the whole family.”
Sesame trout traybake
“This simple traybake is one of the easiest recipes to prepare, and the sesame crust provides beautiful nutty and savoury flavour.”
