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Welcome to the Bored of Lunch blog! Here, you’ll find mouth-watering recipes and easy-to-follow cooking tips. Explore the world of air fryers and slow cookers with Nathan’s expert advice, delicious recipes, and clever tricks. Stay updated with the latest trends and transform your meals from ordinary to extraordinary.

Quick Christmas Sides for When You’ve No Time (or Oven Space)

Christmas cooking is one of those things we all romanticise… until we’re in the kitchen, the timer is going off, there’s no oven space left, someone’s asking where the gravy is, and you’re mentally calculating how long the turkey actually needs. It’s chaos and that’s exactly why having a few quick and easy Christmas side dishes up your sleeve can make all the difference.

Introducing the Bored of Lunch 12 Week Meal Planner!

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by weekly meal planning, struggled to stick to your budget, or wanted to track your calories without the stress, you’re not alone. That’s why I’ve decided to write a 12 week meal planner – packed with features to help you take control of your meals, stay organised, and make meal prep a breeze.

Meal Prep Made Easy: A Sample Week of Simple, Healthy Recipes

Whether you’re looking to get ahead for busy workdays or simply want to stop asking “what’s for dinner?” this guide will help you build a routine that actually sticks – and it’s the exact style of planning I’ve built into the 12 Week Meal Planner.

Bored of Lunch’s 12 Days of Easy Festive Recipes

Christmas is all about delicious food, cosy vibes, and festive cheer, but it can be stressful in the kitchen. Juggling multiple dishes and timing everything perfectly can be tricky. That’s where your air fryer and slow cooker come in. These two appliances make festive cooking easier, faster, and less stressful, giving you more time to enjoy the season.

5 Cosy Slow Cooker Dinners to Warm Up Your Week

When the weather turns cold and the evenings get darker, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm meal waiting for you at the end of the day. That’s why I always say winter is slow cooker season. It’s the one appliance that can take simple, everyday ingredients and turn them into rich, warming, fuss-free dinners with hardly any effort.

Introducing the Bored of Lunch Air Fryer Spice Range!

So, after months of testing, tasting, tweaking and air-frying everything in sight, I’m finally able to share something very exciting… my brand new Bored of Lunch Air Fryer Spice Range is HERE!

7 Festive Recipes to Get You in the Christmas Mood

The festive season is all about indulgence, treats, and cosy flavours… but that doesn’t mean spending hours in the kitchen. These 7 air fryer and slow cooker Christmas recipes are easy, delicious, and full of festive cheer. From crispy pigs in blankets to gooey chocolate orange croissants, you’ll be feeling merry in no time.

How to Cook a Christmas Dinner with an Air Fryer & Slow Cooker

If the thought of juggling oven trays, roasting tins and timings fills you with dread, here’s some good news… you can cook your Christmas dinner using just your air fryer and slow cooker!

10 Chicken Fakeaway Recipes You’ll Love

There’s something special about a fakeaway night. All the comfort and flavour of your favourite takeaway, made at home, for a fraction of the cost and calories. Whether it’s crispy air fryer chicken or a slow-cooked curry, fakeaway recipes have become a total game changer for busy home cooks.

The Best Slow Cooker Recipes for Meal Prep

Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring or time-consuming. With a slow cooker, you can make big batches of delicious meals that keep well for the week ahead. Here are my favourite Bored of Lunch slow cooker recipes for meal prep. Whether you’re cooking for one, feeding the family, or just looking to save time and money, these recipes are packed with flavour and designed to make your week so much easier.

7 Easy Preppable Salads You’ll Love for Lunch

When most people think about salads, they picture a bowl of limp lettuce leaves and a few slices of cucumber. But salads don’t have to be boring — in fact, with a little creativity and some help from the air fryer, they can be one of the tastiest and most satisfying meals you’ll make all week.