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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.

Air Fryer To Oven Conversion Chart & Cooking Times

Air fryers have quickly become an essential kitchen appliance across the UK and Ireland, transforming the way we cook. Their rise in popularity is fueled by the cost-of-living crisis and a growing commitment to sustainability, as they help lower energy bills while promoting healthier eating habits. But what if you don’t own an air fryer? Don’t worry—this handy oven-to-air fryer conversion chart allows you to seamlessly adapt my recipes for use in a conventional oven, ensuring delicious results every time.

Slimming Friendly Healthy Fakeaway Recipes

Who doesn’t love a takeaway? Whether it’s a Friday night treat or a midweek pick-me-up, takeaway meals are one of life’s simple pleasures. But the downside? They’re often high in calories, packed with unhealthy fats, and loaded with excess salt and sugar.

That’s where healthy fakeaways come in – all the flavour of your favourite takeout meals but made at home with healthier ingredients and cooking methods. If you’re following a slimming plan or simply looking for lighter meal options, these slimming-friendly fakeaways will hit the spot!

Low Calorie Fakeaways You Need To Try

Takeaways are a treat we all love, but they can often be packed with hidden calories, unhealthy fats, and too much salt. What if you could enjoy your favourite takeaway-style meals at home, made healthier, cheaper, and just as tasty? That’s where my healthy fakeaways come in.

With simple ingredients, easy methods, and the magic of the slow cooker and air fryer, you can recreate all your favourites without the guilt.

High Protein & Low-Calorie Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryers have quickly become an essential kitchen gadget for those looking to create low-calorie meals without compromising on flavour. One of the most popular ingredients to cook in an air fryer is chicken – naturally lean, high in protein, and incredibly easy to prepare. However, if you’re focused on eating healthier or losing weight, you may be wondering how to make the most of your air fryer for low-calorie meals.

Air Fryer Beef Recipes: Quick & Easy Meals

Air fryers are a game changer for cooking beef. Delivering quick, healthy, and flavour-packed meals with minimal effort. In my opinion, the air fryer is perfect for weeknight dinners AND for making a fakeaway or two. Plus, the air fryer is much quicker than traditional cooking methods… so let’s dive into my favourite air fryer beef recipes.

Slow Cooker Recipes Under 500 Calories

If you’re like me, there’s nothing better than coming home to a warm, hearty meal that’s been cooking all day. But we also want to keep things light and healthy. That’s where the slow cooker comes in. It makes it easy to prepare delicious, low-cal meals with minimal effort. Let’s dive into some simple, low calorie slow cooker recipes and answer a few questions you might have.

Batch Cooking Recipes

In this guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know about batch meal prep – from the benefits, to some of my favourite kitchen essentials for storing meals in freezer bags. I’ll also share some of my favourite Bored of Lunch slowcooker recipes that are perfect for batch prep cooking, or weekly meal prep.

Nathan Anthony Recipe Books

Nathan Anthony is a popular name in the world of home cooking, especially for those looking to simplify meal prep without compromising on flavour. As the author of five cookbooks under the Bored of Lunch brand, Nathan offers a range of recipes suitable for the air fryer and slow cooker. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at Nathan’s cookbooks and how they make the most of the air fryer and slow cooker, two kitchen gadgets that have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Nathan Anthony Air Fryer Recipes

If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately, you’ve probably seen the air fryer craze taking over, and I’ve been lucky enough to be part of that movement. My journey started back in 2020, during lockdown. Like so many of us, I found myself with extra time on my hands and a desire to cook healthier, homemade meals. What began as a simple Instagram account, where I shared my cooking experiments, eventually turned into something bigger—much bigger—than I ever anticipated.

Nathan Anthony Slow Cooker Recipes

Nathan here. I’m here to talk to you about one of my favourite kitchen gadgets – the slow cooker. If you’ve been following me on social media or caught my appearances on TV, you know I’m all about making cooking easy, fun, and of course, delicious. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy and let’s take a look at some of my favourite slow cooker recipes.

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes For Weight Loss

Discover a world of flavour with our healthy slow cooker recipes designed for weight loss. From Thai-inspired dishes to classic comfort foods, these nutritious meals are easy to prepare and perfect for busy individuals looking to maintain a balanced diet.