Who’s the author? Nathan Anthony is the home cook and food creator behind the hugely popular Bored of Lunch platform, where his simple, healthy recipes have inspired millions to make delicious, healthy meals and get the most out of their kitchen appliances. He first found an audience by sharing easy air fryer and slow cooker meals, and has since become one of the UK’s bestselling cookbook authors.

Nathan is known for creating fuss-free recipes that fit around busy lives, using accessible ingredients and straightforward methods. He is the author of multiple bestselling Bored of Lunch cookbooks filled with delicious air fryer, slow cooker, and fakeaway recipes.

What’s it about? Bored of Lunch: Prep and Go is all about making meal prep easy, flexible and genuinely enjoyable. With 100 calorie-counted recipes designed to help you get on top of your weekly meal plan, this cookbook is filled with make-ahead breakfasts, packed lunches, dinners and snacks that are ideal for busy lives. Each recipe includes nutritional information and macros, making it easy to choose meals that suit your personal health goals without compromising on flavour.

Alongside batch-cooking favourites, you’ll find clever dump bag recipes for the freezer, simple one-pan dinners, traybakes and air-fryer meals that keep washing up to a minimum. The recipes use budget-friendly, easy-to-find ingredients, helping you cook once and enjoy delicious meals throughout the week.

Practical advice runs throughout this book, with expert tips on storing, freezing and reheating food to help reduce waste and make the most of every meal. Chapters include Breakfast & Snacks, Low-Calorie Lunchbox, Do-Ahead Dinners, Mains with Lunch Leftovers, Soups, Salads & Sides, and One Pot, Tray or Air-Fryer Basket, giving you plenty of inspiration – whatever you’re planning ahead for.

Perfect for: Busy home cooks looking for practical prep-ahead recipes, healthier everyday meals and clever batch-cooking ideas that make the week run more smoothly.