Q: Hi, Kitchen! I'm interested in cooking up huge batches of food on the weekends to keep in the freezer to save time during the week. What are some good recipes for this?

A: Soups are perfect for this, such as a white bean or escarole soup. We like to make stew bases, either a cioppino or a seafood stew base of different styles--curry or tomato based, and put them in the freezer. Defrost them, and add the fresh seafood.

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