Tracey Pattison - The Great Thermo Meal Prep Cookbook

WORKS WITH ANY THERMO DEVICE

OVER 170 RECIPES

GET SET FOR THE WEEK

Having a thermo device is like having an extra pair of hands in the kitchen. In this indispensable guide, kitchen whiz Tracey Pattison shows you how to put your device to work, prepping ahead to save you time and tons of money not to mention your sanity.

Includes spice blends and marinades you can make and store, then pull out and use as the basis of a meal

Features an 8-week menu plan with shopping lists and Sunday prep guides, so youll have 3 weeknight dinners sorted from just a little bit of effort on the weekend

Batch-cook big time with 12- and 16-serve meals, plus dozens of ideas for traybake and takes

Stock up the fridge and freezer with snacks you can bake and store, plus loads of ideas for healthy lunchbox fillers

Packed with advice on how to shop, prep and organise, The Great Thermo Meal Prep Cookbook is your guide to taking the stress out of the food juggle.

contents

Welcome to The Great Thermo Meal Prep Cookbook!

Theres nothing more satisfying than walking through the door at the end of a busy day and knowing you have a delicious meal just waiting to be quickly reheated or finished off in a flash not one bought from the supermarket, but one youve lovingly made with your own hands, with no added nasties. This might be easier to achieve than you think if you are lucky enough to own a thermo appliance, and if you dont mind setting aside some time, weekly and monthly, to prep and cook a batch of meals to enjoy later.

If youre already in love with your thermo appliance or if youve fallen out of love with it and perhaps been a bit harsh on yourself for not using it more often then prepare yourself to reconnect, or connect even more deeply, with your beloved thermie.

Your machine will be like an extra pair of hands in the kitchen, doing much of the finicky work required in cooking, giving you the opportunity to make big-batch meals with ease, whip up mountains of baked goods, and fill your pantry, fridge and freezer with fresh spice blends, spice pastes, marinades, flavour boosters and flavour bases which not only save you money, but taste oh-so-much-better than the store-bought alternatives.

In The Great Thermo Meal Prep Cookbook , Ive got your weekdays, weeknights, weekends and special occasions all covered. There are mid-week meals, lunchbox fillers, weekend snacks for grazing, treats for surprise guests and transportable delights for taking to picnics, sports days and special events. This book is broken down into three easy sections, as described on the following pages.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE

Please note that all recipes were written for, and tested in, a thermo appliance with a bowl capacity of 2.21 litres and steamer attachment capacity of 3.31 litres. Be sure to thoroughly read the disclaimer for safety guidelines.

The great weeknight meals chapter

Here youll find recipes for everyday flavour staples such as dried spice blends and marinades, which will set your pantry and fridge up for a great week ahead as well as dozens of recipes using them. Follow the 8-week menu plan, then spend a little time prepping on Sunday in order to stock your fridge with dinners for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday those first chaotic days of the week. As well as a prep list, each weeks menu has its own shopping list, so all you have to do is take a photo of it on your phone, then head out to shop. Also in this chapter youll find flavour boosters, which are designed to add to dishes to provide some extra fresh flavour and zing. I have included three uber-easy, five-ingredient recipes, which make use of each flavour booster.

The great batch-cook & freeze chapter

If you have the space, you can literally stack your freezer with a few weeks or even a few months worth of family meals, divided into ready-to-go portions. So thats what this chapter is all about making big batches ahead of time, then freezing them. And next time you want to cook a curry, casserole or hotpot, you wont need to buy a paste or flavour base from the supermarket. In this chapter youll find recipes to replace those store-bought versions. Better still, each recipe makes enough for several meals worth, and you can simply divide the paste or flavour base into portions and refrigerate or freeze it until its needed. Then, of course, Ive also provided yummy recipes for curries, casseroles and hotpots that use the spice pastes and flavour bases. So grab your biggest wok, baking dish or stockpot and youre on your way.

The great make & bake ahead chapter

This chapter is all about creating big batches of scrumptious baked food that you can easily store. If youre after sweet or savoury dishes that you can transport easily and feed a crowd, then the Traybake & take section is for you. All you need are a couple of standard supermarket baking trays, and a little time to prep ahead, and youre set. Taking food to barbecues, picnics, sports days, birthday parties, school fetes or any other bring-a-plate affair has never been so easy, or tasty.

In the Bake & store section of this chapter youll find simple grab-and-go snacks, as well as treats to bake ahead and store, then bring out of the pantry, fridge or freezer to enjoy anytime. These beauties will satisfy every tastebud requirement in your household as theres something for everyone.

And of course there are those lunchboxes that need to be filled, usually every day of the week, so the Lunchbox fillers section includes sweet and savoury options that are all freezer-friendly, and will fill tummies and keep little brains charged for the entire day. These recipes are not just for the kids they are definitely enjoyed just as much by the adults!

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Use the link traceypattison.com/great-thermo-cooks and password MEALPREP to join the Great Thermo Cooks community. You will receive exclusive bonuses, such as extra recipes delivered to your inbox, video cooking tutorials, a great behind-the-scenes snapshot of how this book was created as well as ME as your guide, in a closed Facebook group where we can share ideas and connect further as you use this fabulous book. I cant wait to welcome you there soon!