The pandemic was a good time for the wife and I to test out recipes to see what works, and also learn a lot of stuff. We don't have kids so we only need to prep for ourselves. We have 4 recipes that are in regular use. It allows us to cook a lot of stuff, and then freeze it for later consumption. The air-fryer is the weapon of choice for reheating our food.
1.
Turkey Meatballs
Takes less than an hour to make, and packs a good amount of nutrients into a spherical shape. The recipe makes around 3 dozen balls that can be stored in a single container. To consume, air fry for 10 min. Outside gets nice and brown while the inside is still steaming.
2.
Meatloaf
It's a loaf of meat made with 2lbs of ground beef, and other ingredients. It's got a nice glaze made out of ketchup and brown sugar. There's more ingredients than the turkey balls, but it is worth the extra trouble. Once it's cooled down from the cooking, we cut it into slices and divide it into 2 containers. Paper is used to keep the pieces separate, and make it easier to remove individual pieces. Meatloaf air-frys great. Chuck it in for 15 min, and you can get a nice crust all-around while the inside is still steamy.
3.
Lentil Soup
My FIL made great lentil soup, but it was inconsistent depending on ingredient freshness and availability. We managed to wrestle the recipe from him (not linked) to make our own. We make it a lot better. The secret is sautéed onions. We pour the soup into 1 cup molds that we can freeze and package for later. Reheat on the stove. Add lemon juice and sriracha to taste.
4.
Kale Vegetable Soup
My wife doesn't like vegetables, and this recipe offers a great way to consume those servings. We use a big soup pot and make around 10 liters at time. Once it's cool, we load up the soup molds and freeze them. Cook it on the stove, and then top it with shredded cheese before eating.