submitted 2 days ago by Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I typically spend the week thinking about what I'll make for main meals and then execute it all on one day. I make 8 full meals then 5 overnight chia oats and 3-5 portions of whatever meat was on sale at the store. It typically takes a few hours on my last day off any week (work a really weird schedule). I supplement any other cooking/more oats as the week progresses.

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[-] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 days ago

I buy two 30 packs of beer and divide them 7 ways.

[-] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

I make huge pots of stews, beans, sauces, etc. and freeze most of it.

As long as I remember to take something out of the freezer, I can always count on a good meal.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Oh yeah stews and sauces are perfect for the freezer!

[-] communism@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

I only cook for myself so most recipes end up going in the fridge or freezer since they make more than 1 serving. I don't like eating the same meal twice in one day but I don't mind eating the same meal every day, so as long as I have 3 distinct meals in rotation each day I'm fine. If that number drops to 2 or 1 then I get cooking again.

[-] etchinghillside@reddthat.com 7 points 2 days ago

Bulk cook meat. Bag and freeze.

When I need a meal – break/portion chunk of meat along with frozen vegetables and flavor as desired – eg curry, chilli, etc.

I found that if the food was too easy/convenient to eat after being prepped that it would just get binge eaten.

[-] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Yeah freezing works well for me when I make meat sauces. But I don't usually freeze whole muscle meat that way.

this post was submitted on 10 Oct 2025

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