If you’ve ever found yourself staring into the fridge at 7am wondering what to take for lunch, scrambling to put dinner together after a long day, or spending more money than you’d like on takeaway meals because life simply got too busy, then I have some exciting news.

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that my brand-new cookbook, Bored of Lunch: Prep and Go, is now available to preorder.

This book has been a true labour of love and represents everything I believe home cooking should be – simple, affordable, healthy, practical and realistic for busy people.

One of the most common questions I receive from followers is: “How can I eat healthier when I’m so busy?”

Modern life is hectic. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, social plans and everything else that fills our calendars, finding time to cook nutritious meals every day can feel impossible. That’s where meal prep comes in.

The problem is that traditional meal prep often gets a bad reputation. People imagine spending an entire Sunday cooking endless containers of bland chicken, rice and vegetables. They picture repetitive meals, complicated plans and hours of work. The reality doesn’t have to be like that. Meal prep can be flexible, delicious and surprisingly simple. It can help you reduce stress, eliminate daily food decisions and make healthier choices throughout the week. I wanted to create a book that showed people exactly how achievable meal prep can be. Not perfection. Not spending all weekend in the kitchen. Just practical recipes and strategies that genuinely fit into real life. That’s exactly what you’ll find inside Prep and Go.

At the heart of the book are 100 brand new recipes specifically created to make life easier. Every recipe has been carefully developed with convenience, nutrition and flavour in mind. You’ll find dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, stored safely, frozen when needed and enjoyed throughout the week.

The recipes are straightforward, accessible and built around ingredients you’ll actually find in your local supermarket. No complicated techniques. No expensive specialist ingredients. Just delicious food that works around your schedule.

Whether you’re cooking for one, feeding a family or preparing meals for the week ahead, you’ll discover recipes that save both time and effort.

While the recipes are the stars of the show, Prep and Go is much more than a collection of dishes. It’s also a practical guide to preparing food efficiently.

Throughout the book, you’ll discover strategies that help you:

• Cook smarter, not harder
• Reduce kitchen stress
• Save money on groceries
• Minimise food waste
• Make healthier choices throughout the week
• Build sustainable cooking habits

Meal prep isn’t about restriction. It’s about giving yourself options. When healthy meals are ready and waiting, making good choices becomes much easier.

One of my favourite sections in the book focuses on freezer friendly dump bag recipes. These recipes are perfect for busy households.

The concept is simple: Prepare ingredients in advance, place them into freezer bags, label them and store them until needed. When you’re ready to cook, much of the preparation work is already done. It means less chopping, less measuring and less stress during busy weekdays. For parents juggling family schedules, professionals working long hours or anyone who wants convenient homemade meals on demand, these recipes can be game changing.

Rising food costs have affected households everywhere. Many people assume healthy eating is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.

One of my priorities when developing Prep and Go was ensuring recipes used affordable, accessible ingredients. The focus is on ingredients that offer great value while still creating meals that are satisfying and full of flavour. By planning ahead and preparing meals in advance, many readers will likely find themselves spending less on:

• Takeaways
• Last-minute convenience food
• Impulse purchases
• Unused ingredients that end up in the bin

Good food should be accessible to everyone, and this book is designed with that philosophy at its core.

The book is organised into practical chapters that help you find exactly what you need.

Breakfast & Snacks

Start your day prepared with breakfasts that can be made ahead and enjoyed throughout the week. You’ll also discover convenient snacks that help keep hunger at bay between meals. Perfect for busy mornings, school runs and commuting.

Low-Calorie Lunchbox

One of the biggest challenges people face is finding healthy lunches that are satisfying, portable and easy to prepare. This chapter is packed with recipes designed specifically for lunchboxes and work lunches. These meals are convenient, flavourful and ideal for preparing ahead.

Do-Ahead Dinners

Weeknight dinners become significantly easier when the preparation has already been done. This chapter focuses on meals that reduce evening stress while still delivering delicious results.

Mains with Lunch Leftovers

Why cook once when you can benefit twice? These recipes are specifically designed to provide fantastic leftovers that transform into next-day lunches. It’s one of the easiest ways to save time and maximise value.

Soups, Salads & Sides

Healthy, versatile and perfect for meal prep, this chapter includes salad and soup recipes that can complement your weekly menu or stand proudly on their own.

One Pot, Tray or Air-Fryer Basket

Minimal effort. Minimal washing up. Maximum flavour. This chapter celebrates the convenience of one pot cooking with recipes that simplify every stage of the process.

The answer is simple. Almost everyone. Whether you’re:

• A busy professional
• A parent managing family meals
• A student on a budget
• Someone trying to eat healthier
• A gym-goer tracking macros
• A beginner learning to cook
• A meal prep enthusiast looking for fresh inspiration

Prep and Go has something for you. The recipes are approachable enough for beginners while offering plenty of variety for experienced home cooks. Most importantly, they’re designed to fit around everyday life.

Every cookbook I create is inspired by the incredible Bored of Lunch community. The messages, photos, feedback and stories from readers continue to motivate me every day. Seeing people discover confidence in the kitchen, save money, improve their health and enjoy cooking more is the reason I do what I do.

I genuinely believe Prep and Go is one of the most practical and useful books I’ve ever created. It brings together everything I’ve learned about making healthy eating simple, achievable and enjoyable. Whether you’re already a longtime Bored of Lunch follower or discovering the brand for the first time, I can’t wait for you to try these recipes.

I’m delighted to share that Bored of Lunch: Prep and Go is now available to preorder.

If you’ve ever wanted a simpler way to stay organised, eat well and save money throughout the week, this book was created for you. Thank you, as always, for your incredible support. I cannot wait for you to get your hands on a copy.

Nathan