Dinnertime battles, picky eaters, and takeaway temptations – the familiar struggles of many families. Batch from Scratch: Cooking for Less returns, aiming to bring harmony back to mealtimes, one batch at a time.
This week, Joe Swash and Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, head to Potters Bar to help the Shah family. Their diverse tastes and dietary requirements, including vegetarian dishes and Crohn’s disease management, have turned meal prep into a culinary warzone. Takeaways and ready meals have become a crutch, impacting both their health and their finances.
Joe and Suzanne assess their current kitchen chaos, calculating just how much time mum Panna spends trying to satisfy everyone. Then, Suzanne steps in with her batch cooking expertise. From veggie katsu curry to Mexican burritos and adaptable chicken dishes, she arms the family with freezer-friendly recipes designed to simplify weeknight dinners.
Four weeks later, Joe revisits the Shahs to see if batch cooking has saved them from dinnertime disaster. Has harmony been restored? Have takeaway bills been slashed? Has everyone finally found something they can agree on?
Find out on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Channel 4.
