Cooking for a Large Family?

Cooking for a large family can be so much fun – more people to make you laugh and to keep you company in the kitchen.

But sometimes, when it comes to cooking for a large family, well, things can get pretty complicated – especially if you’re doing it alone.

Here are tips you can follow when you’re cooking for a large family:

Plan Your Meals

Doing weekly meal plans helps with planning and grocery shopping so that you buy only what is needed. It also helps you to use leftovers well. If you’re roasting a chicken, for example, use the leftovers the next day for a pasta dish, or chicken and mayo sandwiches. If you plan well, you won’t have to stress about what to cook for dinner.

Another great way to shake things up is by adding one of our many Aromat flavours to your leftover meals. The Aromat range is available in Cheese, Chilli Beef, Peri-Peri, Original and Naturally Tasty flavours.

Prepare Meals That S-t-r-e-t-c-h

If you have a packet of mince in your freezer, rather make spicy mince and eggs with chips or rice instead of frikkadels. Meals that keep tummies fuller for longer will prevent people from wanting seconds, or even third helpings. And remember, you can always add potatoes or baked beans to make this meal go even further.

Buy in Bulk

When you notice discounts on certain food stuff, try and buy these items in bulk. You could end up saving big bucks. Buying in bulk also helps a lot around month-end when money becomes tight and you have to create meals with ingredients you already have in your kitchen cupboard.

You can now buy Aromat in 200g for endless unbelievable taste for your large family!

Ask for Help

Preparing meals to feed a big family can be hard work, especially when you’ve just got home from work after a long day. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. While you’re seasoning the chicken, get your partner or housemate to prepare a salad or peel a bunch of potatoes. This will cut down on family meal prep time and allow everyone to tuck in much sooner – a really good reason for them to want to lend a hand!

Cooking for a family is actually a pleasure, right? And remember that any dish you create can only taste better if you add your favourite Aromat seasoning generously. Sprinkle on!