Time: Batch cooking using the crockpot and more

I have friends who are lacking inspiration, initiative and knowledge for making food at home which is nutritious and instead eat most food by delivery or going out. I realized that through this experience, I have some insight on how to make delicious meals! What a better place to begin, than large batch slow cooking.

Definitely one way to maximize your time while on Whole30 is to use a slow-cooker. Usually you can find delicious recipes which take about 20-30 minutes in prep and then you leave your meal cooking for 2-10 hours depending. What a great way to prepare healthy food while asleep, heading out with friends, or going to work - and everything will be ready when you return!

Kalua Pig - shredded with roasted root vegetables

Another great way to maximize your time is to find larger recipes which take under an hour to make, and then having leftovers for the week or to freeze for later!

It's also helpful to separate the dish into meal sized containers so that you can just grab and go. Even if I'm eating it at home, I'll reheat a meal from the container and not need to worry about portion size. This way you know how many meals you have covered and when you'll need to cook again!

Here are some ideas for your next meal: favourites, ones I have bookmarked for later, and recipes from trusted cooks!

Slow Cooker Recipes:

Beef Bourgignon - The Healthy Foodie: http://thehealthyfoodie.com/slow-cooker-squeaky-clean-beef-bourgignon/

Bone Broth - Oh Lardy: http://ohlardy.com/chicken-bone-broth
[This is a great bullion replacement for soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and even to drink]

Crock Pot Whole Chicken - Cook Eat Paleo: http://cookeatpaleo.com/crock-pot-whole-chicken/

Kalua Pig - Nom Nom Paleo: http://nomnompaleo.com/post/10031990774/slow-cooker-kalua-pig
[careful because my slow cooker is a lot stronger and I only needed 7-9 hours to cook the same roast!]

Lamb Stew with Butternut Apples and Ginger - Healing Family East: http://healingfamilyeats.com/lamb-stew-with-butternut-apples-and-ginger-aip/
[I used beef and it was delicious; it can be cooked in the oven, or you could use the crock pot!]

Slow Cooker Apple Rosemary Pork roast - Pure and Simple Nourishment: http://pureandsimplenourishment.blogspot.ca/2014/12/slow-cooker-apple-rosemary-pork-roast.html
[Granny Smith, honeycrisp, or crispin apples if you don't have access to Lady Pink apples!]



Batch Cooking:

Cleansing Detox Soup - The Glowing Fridge: http://www.theglowingfridge.com/cleansing-detox-soup/

Chicken Mulligatawny

Chicken Mulligatawny - Naked Cuisine: http://www.nakedcuisine.com/chicken-mulligatawny/

Roasted Chicken - Primal Palate: http://www.primalpalate.com/paleo-recipe/roast-chicken-with-rosemary-and-thyme/

Shepherd's Pie - Noshtastic: http://www.noshtastic.com/easy-shepherds-pie/

Sweedish Stew (Kalops) - The Domestic Man: http://thedomesticman.com/2013/04/16/swedish-stew-kalops/#more-4545


Trusted Blogs:

Simply Nourished Recipes: http://simplynourishedrecipes.com/category/whole-30-friendly/page/2/