Batch from Scratch, episode three - the Sellers family
Joe and Suzanne are in Banbury, Oxfordshire, helping the Sellers family get into new habits for the benefit of their health and budget. Dad, Ruddi, is the main cook of the family, a responsibility he’s shouldered since Covid in order to support his key worker wife, Sarah. Five years on, things are still the same and although Sarah is keen to get back in the kitchen, she’s been locked out. Because of Ruddi’s long working hours, he often starts dinner later in the evening, which means that the family can find themselves eating around the table as late as nine-thirty – it’s a quick eat and off to sleep!
On top of this, there’s also a noticeable lack of fruit and veg in the kitchen too, and with Sarah and Warrick hitting the snacks while they wait for dinner, Ruddi worries that the kitchen chaos is hitting their overall health.
Watch the episode on Monday 9 March at 8pm on Channel 4 or stream on Channel 4 after the episode has aired.
Introducing the Sellers family... In this episode, the Sellers family learn to embrace new cooking routines that‘ll help them eat earlier in the evening, boost their nutrition and spend more time together as a family after a busy day.
View the batch cooking recipes from episode three
Check out some of the recipes from this week's episode of Batch from Scratch below. You can see the full range of Batch from Scratch recipes here.
Download the Sellers family meal planner from episode three
If the Sellers family continue this journey for a year, they could expect to save £5,987 and 323 hours in the kitchen.
Tips that helped the Sellers family to batch cook
- 1
Use chicken thighs
Chicken thigh meat is juicer, more flavourful and cheaper to buy.
- 2
Cook with chickpeas
Packed with protein and fibre they’re great for digestion and heart health, as well as bulking up dishes.
- 3
Grate stock cubes straight into the pan
Save on time and energy by grating your stock cube straight into the pan – no need to boil a kettle for hot water!
- 4
Stock up on frozen fruit
Frozen fruit makes a great addition to your shop. They’re often just as nutritious as fresh and last longer too.
