Big batch cooking

How many of us do big batch cooking? 
I do sometimes. But not often. I’ve stopped big batch soup making. It’s never as good from the freezer as it is just cooked. I do like to chilli & lasagna ( meat or veg ) big batch. But it doesn’t happen as often as it could. 
Yesterday I did a big batch of Staffordshire oatcakes.

         

The quality control area
   

Cooling racks filling up
   

35 oatcakes later. 28 made it to the freezer. A couple sampled and some for tea.
         

My wife used to say with pancakes (which look similar) "The first one out of the pan is always for the chef"

We batch cook both bol and chilli in a Dutch oven, it usually makes enough for 7 meals. 
Here’s my sourdough oatcakes this batch made 18.

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I usually cook double the quantity so that I can freeze half but I don't cook in bulk.
Both versions of oatcakes look nice.

I never have the freezer space for big batches, but like Veggie I often cook more than required at one meal and freeze the remainder for another meal.

When we do casseroles, curry or soup there’s always some left for a second day. If it’s not going to be eaten it gets frozen.
It’s handy to have something that just needs reheating.

I freeze meat in portions big enough for three people with a big of a margin, so when Jay's daughter isn't at home, I have the leftovers for lunch.

I used to batch cook when I lived on my own, but I have less freezer space now. I do still do massive pots of chilli and bolognaise - it just grows in size!