‘Buy, Cook, Save’: How to easily nail cooking meals from scratch all week

Gaby Chapman and Jen Petrovic’s method is simple: 4+2+1. Here they explain how to cook seven meals, ranging from speedy meals to utilising batch cooking and your freezer

The secret is to double up on two meals, so you’ll always have something in the freezer (iStock)

7 nights of dinner done = 4+2+1: The formula explained

4+2+1 is not a diet, nor is it designed to make you quit anything except worrying about the evening meal. It is simply a way to incorporate better planning, buying and cooking-from scratch habits for a fuss‑free life. It can be adapted to any diet or recipes with ease.

Cook 4 meals from scratch each week: