Batch Cooking Basics: How to Meal Prep with Bone Broth for a Nourished Week

The start of a new year feels like the perfect time to reset—not with complicated resolutions, but with a gentle shift toward more thoughtful rhythms in our daily lives. For me, the kitchen is where that shift begins. It’s where chopping and stirring become rituals, where real food becomes medicine, and where the simplicity of bone broth transforms meals into moments of healing and connection.

When life gets busy, the dinner table can feel like a battleground. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Batch cooking is my secret to nourishing my family while keeping things simple. It’s not just about saving time—it’s about infusing our week with meals that are deeply satisfying, nutrient-dense, and rooted in timeless practices of cooking at home.

This is where bone broth shines. With its rich collagen, minerals, and amino acids, it carries the essence of “nose-to-tail” eating—using every part of the animal to nourish us fully. Whether it’s simmered in a pot of hearty stew, splashed into grains, or ladled into a steaming bowl of soup, bone broth brings both flavor and intention to our meals.

Why Batch Cooking is a Gift to Your Week

Batch cooking isn’t just about efficiency; it’s a gift you give to your future self. When you spend a quiet Sunday afternoon simmering broth, roasting vegetables, or slow-cooking a pot of stew, you’re creating more than food. You’re building a rhythm that will carry you through the week with ease.

• It’s Simple: With a few key recipes, you’ll have nourishing meals ready to reheat and serve.

• It’s Real: By choosing whole ingredients like organic vegetables, pasture-raised meats, and mineral-rich broths, you’re giving your body exactly what it needs to thrive.

• It’s Timeless: For generations, home-cooked meals made with simple, whole ingredients have been the foundation of health and family connection. Cooking with bone broth carries forward this tradition of using every part of the animal to nourish our bodies and honor the food we eat.

Your Batch Cooking Plan

Let’s begin with two simple recipes to anchor your week. These are easy to prepare, versatile, and perfect for batch cooking.

1. Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup

• Combine shredded chicken, chopped seasonal vegetables (like carrots, celery, and kale), and 4 cups of Wild Feather Bone Broth in a pot.

• Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.

• Store in jars for quick, nourishing meals.

2. Bone Broth-Infused Rice or Quinoa

• Swap water for bone broth when cooking grains like quinoa or rice.

• Add a pinch of sea salt and a bay leaf for extra flavor.

• Use as a side dish or base for bowls with roasted veggies and shredded meat.

These are just the beginning! For more in-depth recipes, check out our digital cookbook, filled with creative ways to transform your batch-cooked staples into delicious meals all week long.

Tips for a Nourished Week

• Shop Locally and Seasonally: Visit your local farmers market to find produce and ingredients that are in season. Seasonal foods are naturally more flavorful, nutrient-dense, and often more affordable. Plus, shopping locally connects you to your community and supports small farmers who are growing food with care.

• Use What You Have: Don’t stress about following recipes exactly. Let the ingredients in your kitchen and what’s available seasonally guide you.

• Keep It Simple: A roasted chicken, a simmering pot of broth, or a medley of roasted vegetables can inspire a dozen meals. Let the building blocks of real food lead the way.

• Nourish With Every Bite: Think beyond flavor. Bone broth, hearty vegetables, and pasture-raised meats give your body what it truly needs.

By shopping seasonally and locally, you naturally align your meals with the rhythms of the earth, creating food that not only sustains you but also connects you to something bigger.

Start Small, Nourish Deeply

Batch cooking isn’t about perfection. It’s about embracing the process of real food and finding joy in the little moments—the sizzle of onions in the pan, the aroma of broth on the stove, the satisfaction of filling jars with meals that will nourish your family all week long.

As you step into the new year, let this be your invitation to cook more at home, to eat nose-to-tail, and to savor the simple beauty of real ingredients. And when in doubt, start with a pot of bone broth. It will never steer you wrong.

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