Episode 2

Can batch cooking truly transform our dinnertimes? In this brand-new series, Joe Swash and batch cooking expert Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, dish out a proper helping of inspiration as they help families with great time-saving tips and easy-to-follow recipes, and prove that anyone can make mealtimes stress-free. Joe and Suzanne head to Port Talbot to help the Oatley family reclaim their love for cooking. Parents Laura and Adam have fallen into the trap of convenience foods, relying on what they call 'the beige buffet', which is taking a toll on their family and finances, with Laura worried about their health and Adam losing his passion for cooking. Joe and Suzanne dive into their eating habits, revealing that the family's reliance on frozen meals is costing them more time and money than they realise. Determined to turn things around, Suzanne teaches Laura and Adam how to prepare easy, nutritious meals that can be frozen for later, including mince fajitas using frozen pre-chopped onions to save time and reduce waste, Mediterranean fish parcels and a delicious chicken shawarma - a tasty 'fakeaway'. With their freezer stocked full of nutritious meals, Laura and Adam are well on their way to transforming their family mealtimes, but can they make the change last and reclaim their love for cooking, one batch at a time?