Batch From Scratch: Save money and time with this as seen on screen 28-day meal plan
Paperback Published on: 12/02/2026
Price: £18.99
Synopsis
Embrace the benefits of batch cooking with Batch from Scratch, the essential companion to the hit Channel 4 series.
Written by Suzanne Mulholland (aka The Batch Lady), this interactive planner features a comprehensive 28-day meal plan and a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes as seen on TV. Discover the joy of following a structured weekly batching routine with ease.
It includes a customisable meal planner, encouraging readers to adapt their batching to fit their family’s needs. With the ability to write directly into the book, readers will feel as though The Batch Lady herself has stepped into their kitchen to lend a hand.
With a 15-page introduction covering the fundamentals of batch cooking, you'll learn everything from shopping and prepping to freezing and storage techniques. Ideal for busy families, solo diners, or anyone looking to bring more structure and ease to mealtimes. This is the ultimate method for cooking when you don't like cooking.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Ebury Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529986655
- Number of pages: 128
- Dimensions: 232 x 189 x 13 mm
- Weight: 436g
- Languages: English
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A great way to start batch cooking
A great introduction into batch cooking with meal planners and all the information you need to start batch cooking.
This method saves time and money a... READ MORE
The perfect beginners guide to batch cooking
Having not seen or heard of the show before this book, I came at it with an open mind. Whilst trying batch cooking before, I still haven't been confident e... READ MORE
A Practical and Encouraging Guide to Batch Cooking
I’ve always found batch cooking a little overwhelming, but The Batch from Scratch Cookbook makes it feel genuinely achievable.
The recipes use simple, eve... READ MORE
Great batch cookbook
What a great batch cook book. The perfect book to plan and batch cook. There are weekly planners inside the book (use post it notes inside, then you can re... READ MORE
Great for busy families on a budget!
This recipe book is easy to navigate. I found some of the recipes a little too plain, but I can see why it has been created.
This book is ideal for a busy... READ MORE
Easy yummy recipes…..shame about the yapping
That’s a great as it really highlights the irony of a time-saving book that makes you waste time just trying to use it. Here is a cohesive review that blen... READ MORE
The Perfect Solution for Busy Mealtimes
We received this book as a gifted partnership but it has been such a gamechanger for our busy family. With different family members doing different things ... READ MORE
Save time and money
Batch cooking is so much fun but it can be daunting knowing where to start. This book is full of step by step instructions, hints and tips and even a 28 me... READ MORE
Simple easy recipes for busy families.
The recipes are simple and easy to follow.
This book is great for busy families, it uses ingredients you are likely to have in your cupboard and can be m... READ MORE
Delicious Easy and already thought out
As a busy mum of 3 planning meals is one of my worst life admin jobs - this book has not only given me new fresh tasty ideas but I got a whole month of mea... READ MORE
Perfect meal planner and time saver!
If meal planning usually feels like a weekly game of “what on earth are we eating tonight?”, this planner swoops in like a calm, flour-dusted kitchen fairy... READ MORE
Simply the best!
I cannot reccomend this book enough! Batch Cooking, simple but delicious recipes, saving money! It's a win all round for me! Really enjoying working our wa... READ MORE
Great for meal planning
I love the idea of batch cooking but have always struggled with 1. What to cook and 2. Actually remembering to use what I've made! This book helps with bot... READ MORE
Great for families with little time
I am a busy full time working mum and rely on quick easy freezer meals. These meals are so easy to prep, batch cook and freeze with lots of variation. Woul... READ MORE
Batch baking made easy!
I absolutely love this book!! Batch baking is always something I have aspired to be organised enough to do but never quite managed it! With this book and t... READ MORE
Quick & easy family meals
Well what can I say? This cookbook is fab! I have loved creating a range of meals from this cookbook and every one has been a hit with the family. Some of ... READ MORE
Quick, Easy And No Fuss
The book is beautifully laid out, with each recipe so tasty, it makes you want to get cooking immediately.
Standout recipes for me were the pancakes which... READ MORE
Very useful book
This book is really nicely presented with some fab ideas. The recipes are simple, straightforward and don’t require a million different ingredients to make... READ MORE
Kickstarted my love of batch cooking
Simple recipes that are straightforward to make and mostly from items you have in the fridge or cupboard. I think most of us feel the need to save money an... READ MORE
Batch cooking made easy
I’ve been loving the new Batch From Scratch book by Suzanne Mulholland. It’s packed with simple, family-friendly recipes that make batch cooking feel reall... READ MORE
Made a huge difference in my cooking and lifestyle
So many tips for batch cooking, simple and easy.
Lovely recipes
So many lovely recipes which the whole family enjoyed. All easy to follow plus the book makes it easy to be organised whether cooking now or cooking for la... READ MORE
Batch cooking made easy!
Received as a free product review I’d rate this book as good. Lots of simple easy to follow recipes with a built in meal planner that you can adapt to your... READ MORE
Great book
What a great book!
What we appreciate most is that it’s not just a collection of recipes — it’s a proper system. The 28-day meal plan takes the guesswork... READ MORE
Great organised cookbook just as goos as the tv series!
Loving this cookbook just as much as the tv series!
I'm already a big fan of batch cooking and having my freezer organised so this is ideal. Im quite bad ... READ MORE
A brilliant cookbook
We have tried several recipes so far and all have gone down well with the family.
The ingredients were not too expensive and the instructions were eas... READ MORE
Great for beginners
If you’re new to cooking or meal planning then this is the perfect book for you. The recipes are simple and use a mix of ready made items and fresh produce... READ MORE
Love this! Easy healthy and fabulous
I love this book. Easy, quick, healthy, tasty - batch cooking made easy! Loved it- highly recommended as it’s so quick you can literally prep a meal in mi... READ MORE
Brilliant to get into batch cooking to save time and money
I kindly received this book and I love it! I’ve never done batch cooking before and I’m not a lover of cooking dinner this book. Hanged that I’ve now got t... READ MORE
Great book
I am new to batch cooking so this book was ideal as it detailed out how to prepare everything and then cook. The recipes in this book are simple but delici... READ MORE
Really useful cookbook for saving time and money
I kindly received this book and it has been so useful! I immediately picked out some recipes, went shopping and got batching! I don't usually do the cookin... READ MORE
Great book
We love this book, chicken shawarmer was our favourite recipe so far! So easy to follow with the pictures and instructions and brilliant tips and guideline... READ MORE
Great for beginners and those needing help planning
This new recipe book from The Batch Lady is fantastic for those new to planning, need help organizing meals and those that need easy, quick recipes.
All... READ MORE
Great easy to follow recipes
I was set this book as a test and I loved it.
This book was full of great easy to make recipes although a couple of them needed tweaking a little for us a... READ MORE
Easy to use
Batch From Scratch has been such a brilliant addition to our kitchen. The recipes are easy to follow, family‑friendly, and perfect for busy days. I loved a... READ MORE
So Quick & Easy, You Don't Feel Like You Are Cooking!
Loved this recipe. I made the ham, cheese and pesto bagels from the Batch from Scratch cookbook and they were genuinely amazing. Really easy to put togethe... READ MORE
Super Guide
Great book, but ifs definitely missing some classics. Its a super format, which makes it incredibly easy to plan, shop & prep your batch cooks and its simp... READ MORE
Handy little book to have to hand
Great little book that is easy to follow, with step by step instructions.
Built in planner if you’d like to keep track of your meals. Lots of recipes tha... READ MORE
Best recipe book ever
Full of useful recipes designed to make meal planning a breeze.
I cannot recommend it enough.
Batch cooking at its very best
Yummy chicken korma just cooked. Brilliant book with quick recipes and great for penny saving as my freezer is filling up
Love this book
It's ok
Great book from a planning aspect, minimal, easy to follow instructions. Visually, could benefit from more pictures for each recipe.
I was hoping this wo... READ MORE
Great!
Great book, easy to follow and some great recipes inside
Incredible total game changer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Must-Have for Busy Families
Batch from Scratch by Suzanne Mulholland and Joe Swashhas completely changed how we cook at home. As a mum of thr... READ MORE
Great recipes for busy lives
Lots of fabulous ideas for weekly meals inc Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners with handy planning templates (easy to use) inside to create your own weekly pl... READ MORE
The cookbook of the year!
The Batch from scratch recipe book is fabulous, save money and time with this 28- day meal plan.
Mouth watering recipes to suit everyone, great tips and t... READ MORE
A helpful kick-start to batch cooking
This cook book is exactly what I need in my life! I have always wanted to batch cook and havent found a way I can easily do so as I have always worried how... READ MORE
Less waste and time saving
The layout of the book is great. Love the planners and the information about when to cook and at what stage, to freeze. The recipes are easy to follow and ... READ MORE
Super easy to follow a d quick recipes
Great cookbook for busy families. I was expecting a bit more of "from scratch cooking" rather than "shop brought pizza dough" but it's easy, quick cook boo... READ MORE
Reorganise your midweek meal plan!
Batch from Scratch is one of those books I picked up thinking it might give me a few new dinner ideas, and instead it ended up quietly reorganising the way... READ MORE
Good for families
This is a good book for families on a budget, some recipes are a little plain, but mostly child friendly.
Great for a working family’s meals
This book has been great for planning some different meals and lunches. The children really enjoyed helping and making the fluffy pancakes! We have some ex... READ MORE
Tasty Teatime recipes
I’ve really loved cooking from Batch from Scratch! The recipes are fun, approachable, and perfect for making ahead without feeling repetitive. Everything I... READ MORE
A bit 'basic'
I really enjoyed the tv programme and thought this would be a great addition to my ever-growing book collection, but actually it left a lot to be desired -... READ MORE
Good, quick quality food
Amazing foods quick and easy to follow recipes. Food is tasty and lots of ways to personalise to your tastes
Good for batch cooking ideas
I have been trying some reciepes from the cookbook during half term and they have worked well for lunches over a couple of days.
I found we had the majori... READ MORE
Great for busy lives
As a busy mum of two boys who often forgets to feed herself this is a fab book! We have been loving trying out the recipes!
Great book
Great book with some fab family friendly recipes. My only criticism is for a batch cooking book the portions are tiny e.g. chicken korma with 2 chicken bre... READ MORE
Brilliant
Brilliant book. Great for beginners cooking and great for learning how to batch cook, quick and easy simple methods for quick evening meals and batch freez... READ MORE
Good if you need structure and meal planning
I was a little underwhelmed by this cook book. I think it’s a great book for someone who is just starting out cooking or for someone who needs help with or... READ MORE
A good introduction to batch cooking
This book reminded me of the one I had at school for cookery lessons, simple instructions that were easy to follow and quickly achieved results. It accompa... READ MORE
Great little cookbook
I’m really glad that I have gotten this cook book, nice tasty recipes and easy to follow. It’s nice to have new ideas and to explore different ways of cook... READ MORE
Batch from scratch
Great book for freezing and batch cooking ideas. Recipes are ok easy to adapt to your own needs
Packed full of recipes!
A great recipe book that’s packed full of family favourites that all our family have really enjoyed. I love that it is split into lots of ideas for breakfa... READ MORE
Easy peesy
Really great book to help plan meals. Recipes are easy and what families will eat as well as being healthy.
Easy to follow guide and how to plan meals ... READ MORE
Practical comforting meals you’ll actually make
We’ve recently started working our way through Batch From Scratch as a family and overall we’ve really enjoyed it. It’s packed with proper family favourite... READ MORE
So helpful with meal planning
Really enjoying this book, simple recipes that even my husband managed to follow. I love the instructions for freezing and reheating too. My favourites so ... READ MORE
Easy to follow and lots of meal inspiration!!
I love this book! They’re so many meals that I’ve made in the past, but also discovered new ones to make. You can use this book as a step by guide to meal ... READ MORE
Straightforward recipes
The recipes are easy to follow and use ingredients that I would either have or buy usually. I like that the recipes come with cook to eat and batch instruc... READ MORE
Plan, prep and eat.
This book is filled with simple but very tasty meals. We are a busy family and this has really helped us all to plan and prepare meals that we wouldn’t nor... READ MORE
Excellent info and recipe book
I’m already a meal planner but I don’t know a lot about freezing and batch cooking. This book is a great introduction to that with clear information on wha... READ MORE
The Absolute Perfect Book For Those Busy Families
New to cooking or meal planning???…. Then this is the book for you!
I already do a little meal planning but not a lot about freezing or batch cooking. Th... READ MORE
Converted to Batching
I'm not the best book but with 2 little ones I wanted to make an effort to batch and as a novice this book was so simple to achieve some great tasting food... READ MORE
Fantastic for organisation!
Brilliant for busy families, those wanting to be more organised and those on a budget! Great family friendly recipes, easy to follow and store. Clear instr... READ MORE
Money saving meal planner
I was gifted this book for free in return for an honest review. I've really enjoyed trying out new recipes from this book and it's great that you can batch... READ MORE
Not quite what I was expecting…
I was kindly sent this book, but as someone who already batches cooks, it wasn’t quite what I’d expected. In a nutshell it would be a great book for someon... READ MORE
Easy to follow and makes life easy
This book is small but mighty. It contains weekly planners to help make busy lives easier, batch cooking and freezing delicious meals which are just as tas... READ MORE
Fab cookbook
Loved this & have made so many nice recipes from it
Stress free family cooking!
Love the info and planning tips in here. So perfect for busy family life! I found some of the recipes we’ve tried so far needed a bit longer cooking or som... READ MORE
Great for fussy eaters
Found a recipe (5 a day pasta sauce) for both kids absolutely love it! It's so great to finally get recipes you can freeze so no waste! And it can be used ... READ MORE
Great starter batch cookbook
This is a nice, handy sized book with some good recipes. All really easy to follow and delicious. There wee too many planner & shopping pages for me which... READ MORE
Basic but good
Good meal planner for anyone looking to batch cook and be organised but as a standalone cookbook, I wasn’t impressed with the recipes. Nothing particularly... READ MORE
Freezing meals
I really enjoyed this book as it gave me the guidance and confidence on freezing meals. This really helped reducing my time in the kitchen over the week an... READ MORE
Life changing recipe book
This batch from scratch cookbook introduces a simple ethos of cooking healthy meals from simple easy to source ingredients to save both your time and money... READ MORE
A great planner with simple recipes
The idea behind this book is fab, it helps to relieve the monotony of trying to decide what to cook every day. I love the planner element of it and also ho... READ MORE
Practical, realistic and genuinely useful
I received this book via Come Round in exchange for an honest review.
This book feels achievable rather than overwhelming. I have used it for specific r... READ MORE
Great book for a busy family
We are a busy family of 6, 2 working parents makes for a rush in an evening but having the knowledge of how to freeze different meals had made a big differ... READ MORE
Makes your busy life easier
I got gifted this book from come round and have been loving make recipes from it. I’ve made a good handful so far and can confirm they’re amazing. It’s gre... READ MORE
Great book
This is a great book for meal planning and then bulk making food. It gives brilliant tips and advice for freezing food. The food is family friendly and rea... READ MORE
Easy creative cooking
Love this book. Awesome recipes and something for everyone. The shopping list is a nice touch. Really helpful to have conversion chart too
Time saver
I have enjoyed making several meals from this book including the fluffy pancakes, apple pie overnight oats, breakfast burritos, sweet & sour chicken and th... READ MORE
A great addition to our kitchen and one I’ll continue to use.
A really practical and family-friendly meal plan. The recipes are simple, quick and use easy-to-find ingredients, which makes them realistic for busy house... READ MORE
Excellent recipe book
Excellent book!! Great for on the day or batch cooking. Great recipes would highly recommend
Great ideas and tips
I received this book from a campaign to test out the recipes.
I can honestly say I’ve learnt a lot from this book about batch cooking. As a busy mum I’v... READ MORE
Not as good as I'd hoped.
I trialled this book and thought it was a good idea but the couple of recipes I tried weren't the greatest. The very berry baked oats were too wet and the ... READ MORE
Practical, delicious, and perfectly realistic for busy families
If you are looking for a cookbook that actually fits into a frantic weekly schedule, Batch from Scratch by Suzanne Mulholland is a must-have. I have been ... READ MORE
Clear and simple time and money saving recipes for all the family
Great recipe book designed to save you time and money with some super tasty recipes! There is a meal planner section in the front so you can plan all of yo... READ MORE
Great cook book for large families!
Have made a variety of the recipes so far and they are all going down really well with my 6 children ranging from baby to pre teen!
A good mixture of b... READ MORE
batch then relax!!
I found this book very easy to navigate and really appreciated the swaps to help keep the shopping bill lower. Unfortunately, many of the meals were quite ... READ MORE
Simplistic Cook Book
I recently tried Batch From Scratch and, if I’m being completely honest, it wasn’t my favourite cookbook. The concept itself is brilliant. As a mum of four... READ MORE
Great book and easy for beginners
This book was a great introduction to batch cooking. The receipts were so easy to follow and understand the process of batch cooking
Simple, yummy ways to save time cooking!
As a full time working Mum time is precious to me but I still want my family eating healthy and wholesome meals. This cookbook was a lifesaver!It is filled... READ MORE
Easy to follow, simple recipes
Perfect book for busy families.
Simple to follow recipes. The perfect book for people who are new to cooking.
A Total Game-Changer for Busy Families & Saving Money
As someone who juggles work, home life and trying to keep the food shop sensible, this book has been a game changer. The recipes are genuinely simple, no o... READ MORE
What a great book!
As someone who leads a very busy lifestyle with multiple gym sessions and various activities during the week I find it hard to meal prep and batch cook. Th... READ MORE
Loved!
Absolutely loved this book! Easy recipes that the whole family will eat and it takes the pressure off of always having to think what everyone is going to e... READ MORE
Amazing meals to prep in advance
This book has some lovely recipes. The recipes have the option to be prepared straight away or prepped ready to be frozen for future.
Great for families
This book is perfect for families looking to try some new recipes and get organised, especially if you’re not used to the concept of batch cooking and aren... READ MORE
Helps save time and money!
This helped me to get back on track and organised with meal times. It has a 28 day meal plan, or you can make your own. Super helpful!
We've tried a lo... READ MORE
A Must-Have for Busy Households
This is such a fantastic, practical cookbook that genuinely delivers on what it promises. If you’ve ever wanted to get more organised with meals but felt o... READ MORE
Great book but use as a guide
I LOVE this meal planer book, however, i take the receipes as a guide and edit them to what works best for me as i have found some of the ingredients measu... READ MORE
If you're new to batch cooking, this would be perfect!
Batch cooking is something I aspire to do more of to ease life in a busy household with young children, so I had high hopes for this book. However, we foun... READ MORE
Batch from Scratch
If you’re a busy parent, the Batch from Scratch Planner is a lifesaver.
Everything is clear, well-structured, and so easy to use.
Less stress, less chaos... READ MORE
Great book for beginners or pros. Some really great tips too!
Honestly, I am loving it. I think it covers lots of bases. It's great for both beginners to experienced cooks and not just for batching, but cooking simple... READ MORE
Great for busy families
Some really good time saving meal ideas and space at the front where you can map out weekly meal plans and shopping lists!
Great book with amazing tasting results
Easy to follow with simple and cheap to buy ingredients, love that I have found a cook book that as a mum with autism I can follow easily and my kids love ... READ MORE
Great book
Packed full of really simple recipe ideas that you can put your own spin on. I love to batch cook my weekday lunches on a Sunday and this book gave me some... READ MORE