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Sunday Prep

The Sunday Prep shelf — a week of meals prepped on Sunday, ready to warm each day.

217 recipes

Chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce

A rich dark chocolate tart in a sweet, egg-yolk pastry, served with a white chocolate sauce poured from a jug and raspberries and mint on the plate. A make-ahead dinner party dessert in the best sense.

Desserts3 hrServes 10-12491 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-18386 · Hand-built original

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Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf

A make-ahead loaf of cream cheese mixed with cheddar, salami, roasted peppers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, chilled firm, turned out and topped with sun-dried tomato, parsley and rosemary, served with crackers.

Appetiser20 minServes 15248 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salami

HB-6556 · Hand-built original

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Christmas carrots

Whole carrots gently poached in butter, sugar and star anise until tender in a sweet, spiced glaze. They can be cooked ahead and reheated for the festive table.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 4607 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tailed

HB-13187 · Hand-built original

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Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl

A hollowed bread loaf layered with cooked meats, antipasto, spinach and cheese, weighted and baked until golden.

Main45 minServes 4574 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-3398 · Hand-built original

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Christmas lunch punch

A big make-ahead rum punch of cranberry, orange, pomegranate and lime juices with orange liqueur, bitters and a spiced cinnamon syrup, chilled overnight and served over ice.

Drinks and cocktails12 hr 10 minServes 14VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: demerara

HB-6561 · Hand-built original

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Cinnamon swirl banana bites

These easy banana bites are a riff on banana bread with a delicious sweet cinnamon paste swirled through. Combing ripe bananas, rolled oats and 0% yoghurt, they are a nutritionally balanced treat that you can batch cook and store for when you need a snack that will keep you going. For this recipe you will need a 9x6 in/9x6in baking dish. Each serving provides 247 kcal, 4.7g protein, 30.9g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 11.1g fat (of which 2.2g saturates), 2.2g fibre and 0.4g salt.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minMakes 12 bites247 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: bananas

HB-2816 · Hand-built original

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Corn and kale salad with chilli and miso dressing

Unlock the potential of those dusty tins at the back of your cupboard with this hearty lentil, chickpea, sweetcorn and kale salad tossed in a chilli-miso dressing and topped with sesame eggs. Your meal prep lunch will be the envy of the office! Each serving provides 616 kcal, 27.7g protein, 36.2g carbohydrate (of which 8.7g sugars), 37.1g fat (of which 6.4g saturates), 12.2g fibre and 1.68g salt.

Main course40 minServes 3616 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2842 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread recipe (creamed corn)

A cornmeal and flour batter stirred with canned creamed corn bakes in a preheated cast iron skillet until golden and springy. The creamed corn keeps the crumb moist without making the bread heavy or crumbly.

American, Southern, WesternBread40 minServes 10297 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: yellow cornmeal

HB-6636 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Stuffing

From-scratch cornbread crumbled with sage sausage, smoked turkey wings and the trinity, moistened with the seasoned turkey stock and baked until it holds together — with a quick gravy from the leftover broth.

AmericanSide3 hrServes 8859 kcal

Main ingredient: cornbread

Pairs well with: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce

HB-18786 · Hand-built original

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Corned Beef Hash

A skillet hash of chopped cooked corned beef and potatoes with onion, pressed and browned on both sides and finished with parsley. Corned beef hash is the classic use for St. Patrick's Day corned beef leftovers.

IrishMain25 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: corned beef

Pairs well with: fried eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, salads, hollandaise sauce

HB-5544 · Hand-built original

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Coronation turkey sandwich

Leftover roast turkey folded through a curried creme fraiche, apricot and almond filling, sandwiched with salad leaves. A classic British sandwich and the best use for leftover turkey.

BritishLight meals & snacks30 minServes 2738 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-18113 · Hand-built original

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Cottage Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake

A high-protein breakfast bake of eggs and cottage cheese loaded with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers and green onions. It slices into neat squares and reheats well all week.

AmericanBreakfast55 minServes 12113 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13387 · Hand-built original

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Crispy mango tofu quinoa bowl

Crispy tofu gets a sticky glaze and bed of herby quinoa for this make-ahead lunch that really packs in the plant points. It’s a bright, filling vegan lunch that can be packed into containers and finished with yoghurt just before eating. Each serving provides 474 kcal, 25.5g protein, 64.4g carbohydrate (of which 25.4g sugars), 9.9g fat (of which 1.3g saturates), 11g fibre and 2.49g salt.

Main course1 hrServes 3474 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-2870 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy potato pancakes with egg, green onion, and seasoning. Quick skillet recipe ready in minutes.

AmericanAppetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish15 minServes 4155 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-2604 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots

This crunchy cabbage salad is elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, yet sturdy enough to save leftovers for lunch tomorrow (or the next day).

40 min4 servings608 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: hazelnuts

HB-0757 · Hand-built original

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Dill-Pickled Vegetables

Pearl onions, baby carrots and celery pickled in a sweet dill-seed brine — a bright, crunchy make-ahead appetizer or snack.

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: red

HB-13572 · Hand-built original

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Duck hash with fried eggs and pickles

A crisp-edged hash of leftover roast duck, roast potatoes and Savoy cabbage under fried eggs and chilli flakes, served with a sweet-sour cabbage and beetroot pickle.

Brunch12 hr 30 minServes 2–4216 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: duck

HB-13591 · Hand-built original

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Easy Thanksgiving Menu

The recipes are straightforward and take into consideration oven and stove space, and how easy things are to reheat. The prep work is minimal and they all taste amazing! Proof that you don't need to spend hours and hours in the kitchen to serve a wonderful made-from-scratch Thanksgiving Dinner! Full directions provided in the recipe for each dish which is linked below.

2 hrServes 8360 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-2909 · Hand-built original

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Egg Patties

Silky baked egg patties cooked in a water bath from eggs, milk and cream, sliced into nine rounds sized for breakfast sandwiches and meal prep.

AmericanBreakfast35 min9 patties99 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-9814 · Hand-built original

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Festive Christmas Roast Duck with Apple Cider Drizzle

An easy roast duck with crispy skin rubbed with Christmas inspired spices and accompanied with a light Apple Cider Drizzle. Easy to make, easy on the wallet, and a fabulous centrepiece for any festive gathering. Unlike other poultry, duck reheats really well - it remains juicy and the skin crisps up wonderfully as well. So this recipe is great to make ahead.

FestiveRoasting1 hr 45 minServes 1035 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-0883 · Hand-built original

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Festive leftovers dauphinoise-style bake

A Boxing Day bake of sliced potatoes layered with pigs in blankets, roast ham, stuffing and leftover cheeseboard cheeses in a garlic cream sauce, dotted with cranberry sauce and baked until golden and bubbling.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 69 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ham

HB-6981 · Hand-built original

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Flexible creamy dip

Three small dips made from leftover dairy: double cream thickened with lemon and chives, cottage cheese blended smooth with jalapeño and sundried tomatoes, and crème fraîche stirred with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 2–323 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cream

HB-7003 · Hand-built original

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Freezer halloumi burritos

Burritos filled with spiced fried halloumi, rice, Cheddar and pickled onion, frozen and baked from frozen.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 4523 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: halloumi

HB-3484 · Hand-built original

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Gluten-free sticky toffee pudding soufflé

An airy gluten-free soufflé built on a sticky date base, served straight from the oven with warm toffee sauce and crisp tuile biscuits baked from the leftover mixture.

FrenchDesserts1 hr 30 minServes 4519 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13885 · Hand-built original

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Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

A flavorful, versatile, meal prep-friendly recipe featuring oven-roasted sweet potatoes topped with gochujang-spiced ground turkey.

1 hr4 servings408 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-2944 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Christmas Chutney

A make-ahead Christmas chutney of tomatoes, peppers, aubergine and onion with coriander, paprika and cayenne — matured for a month, it is full-flavoured for the holiday table.

BritishOther2 hr 30 minMakes 6 jars515 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tomatoes

HB-17730 · Hand-built original

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Grandpa's Lazy Loaf

A wholemeal and white flour soda loaf mixed in moments and baked inside a preheated casserole, which gives the quick bread a deep crust. The warm loaf needs no proving and is best eaten soon after baking.

Cakes and baking1 hrMakes 1 medium-sized loaf1625 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: flour

HB-18169 · Hand-built original

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Green Bean Salad

Crisp-tender green beans meet a punchy Parmesan dressing in this easy, make-ahead fresh green bean salad that’s perfect for dinner parties or holidays.

1 hr 20 min6 servings89 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vinegar

HB-2958 · Hand-built original

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Green Tomato–Berry Salad With Sumac Dressing

A make-ahead salad of green tomato chunks, blackberries and blueberries macerated in a tangy vanilla, honey and sumac dressing, finished with mint.

10 min6–8 servings66 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: small green tomatoes

HB-13922 · Hand-built original

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Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce

Marinated chicken thighs are seared, chopped and reheated in their marinade, then piled over turmeric and cumin rice. A mayonnaise and yogurt white sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato and toasted pita complete the plate.

Middle EasternMain course2 hrServes 4703 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-8200 · Hand-built original

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Hidden veg tomato sauce

A smooth tomato sauce that hides courgettes, carrots, peppers and butternut squash, blended for pasta or pizza and freezer-friendly portions.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minMakes 5 lb 8 oz61 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-14039 · Hand-built original

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