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Sunday Prep

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

217 recipes

A Very Dramatic Crêpe Cake

A tall, make-ahead cake of many thin orange-scented crêpes layered with pastry cream lightened with whipped cream, capped with a final cloud of cream.

French1 hr 45 minMakes 1 cakeVegetarian

Main ingredient: cream

HB-17238 · Hand-built original

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Apple Pie With Lattice Crust

This old-fashioned lattice apple pie recipe features an easy-to-handle flaky pie crust and Honeycrisp apples in a diner-worthy filling you can make ahead.

2 hr 15 min10–12 servings465 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2705 · Hand-built original

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Arroz Mamposteao

Arroz Mamposteao is a Puerto Rican fried rice made from leftover white rice and stewed beans, tossed with fried sweet plantain, ham or bacon, peppers, onion, garlic, and sofrito. It is finished with sazón and fresh cilantro.

Puerto RicanMain Course1 hr3–4 servings786 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: white rice

Pairs well with: amarillos, avocado

HB-4211 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

A make-ahead cheese ball of cream cheese beaten with ranch dressing mix, cheddar, green onion and crumbled bacon, rolled in chopped pecans or almonds.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 8124 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-6043 · Hand-built original

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Bake-from-the-freezer pizzas

Six individual pizzas made from a bread mix dough, topped with tomato sauce, basil, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan, baked now or frozen and baked from frozen.

Main courseVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: bread mix

HB-6047 · Hand-built original

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Baked Arancini Balls

Crisp, golden baked rice balls made from leftover risotto mixed with egg and cheese and rolled in oiled panko crumbs — all the crunch of the fried classic from the oven.

ItalianAppetizer50 minServes 1276 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12723 · Hand-built original

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Baked potato soup with crispy potato skin topping

Leftover baked potato flesh blends into a cheesy soup with stock and milk, while its skins crisp in a hot oven. Spring onions and extra cheddar scatter over each serving.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 269 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-18040 · Hand-built original

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Baked Vegetable Frittata

A custardy baked frittata layered with roast pumpkin, zucchini and capsicum, topped with mushrooms, crumbled feta and shredded cheese.

WesternBreakfast, Brunch, Freezer Friendly, Lunchbox1 hr 25 minServes 8305 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-6076 · Hand-built original

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Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts tossed in a balsamic, honey, and garlic dressing and roasted cut side down on a preheated pan until deeply caramelized and tender, finished with flaky sea salt.

4–6 servings164 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil

HB-12753 · Hand-built original

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Batch cook macaroni cheese

This butternut squash mac and cheese is great for batch cooking. It’s gluten free, but use regular pasta and bread if gluten isn’t an issue for you. Each serving provides 474 kcal, 22g protein, 77g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars),7g fat (of which 3g saturates), 7g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Main course1 hrServes 12474 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-2724 · Hand-built original

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Berry sea moss chia pudding

A chilled berry chia pudding layered with raspberry coulis, set with sea moss gel and crowned with coconut chips and fresh raspberries. A bright, make-ahead start to the day.

Brunch30 minServes 4248 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: strawberries

HB-18062 · Hand-built original

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Black bean mushroom tinga tacos

Here they're cooked in the oven with mushrooms in a smoky tinga marinade, ideal for hands-off meal prep. Use it for burritos, rice bowls and nachos as well as tacos. For this recipe you will need a blender. Each serving provides 554 kcal, 18.3g protein, 54.6g carbohydrate (of which 8.6g sugars), 25.2g fat (of which 5.8g saturates), 18.1g fibre and 2.51g salt.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 2 (makes 6 small tacos)554 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-2742 · Hand-built original

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Bourbon Infused Make-Ahead Cranberry Apple Sauce

A stovetop cranberry sauce with finely diced green and Honeycrisp apples, orange and lemon zest and juice, finished with bourbon and chilled until set.

AmericanSide30 minServes 16108 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-11272 · Hand-built original

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Broccoli Tots

Crisp, cheesy broccoli tots — a golden, dippable twist on the classic freezer favourite, made from riced broccoli, cheddar and Parmesan.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 15 minServes 3526 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12908 · Hand-built original

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Brown Sugar and Espresso Panna Cotta

A large-format espresso panna cotta with a thick, glossy brown sugar glaze and a sparkle of flaky sea salt — an easy make-ahead dessert for a crowd.

12 hr 25 min6–8 servings1019 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: envelopes unflavored powdered gelatin

HB-12916 · Hand-built original

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Brunswick Stew

This easy Brunswick Stew recipe is made with simple ingredients and packed with delicious flavor. A classic that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep!

AmericanMain Course40 minServes 6383 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0351 · Hand-built original

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Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon)

Yellowtail pieces and thick daikon rounds simmered gently in a soy, sake, mirin and sugar broth with ginger, under a drop lid. Julienned ginger garnishes the fish, and the flavour deepens if the dish cools in its broth before reheating.

JapaneseMain course55 minServings: 4219 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-6263 · Hand-built original

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Buttered Green Beans

A large batch of green beans blanched until tender, shocked cold, then reheated in melted butter with minced parsley and black pepper. A simple, glossy holiday side that keeps its green color.

Serves 12106 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beans

HB-12953 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Packed with hearty kale, sweet roasted butternut squash, and pomegranate and pumpkin seeds, this seasonal salad is bright, satisfying, and make-ahead-friendly.

1 hr8–10 servings245 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-2763 · Hand-built original

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Cheese Dumpling Rice Patties

Chopped dumplings are mixed with rice, vegetables, and egg, then pan-fried into round patties topped with melted cheese. It is a clever way to turn leftover dumplings and rice into a new meal.

KoreanMain courseServes 2120 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: dumplings

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, ketchup, pickled radish

HB-16916 · Hand-built original

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Chicken and squash Malaysian curry

Like all curries, this eats even better the next day, once the flavours have settled. If you’re not eating it straight away, reduce the cooking time in the penultimate step to 10 minutes (to allow the squash to finish cooking when reheating it). Any leftover sauce eaten with rice and a fried egg or two is one of life’s simple pleasures

MalaysianDinner, Lunch, Midweek1 hrServes 4-6776 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0479 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Fajitas Meal Prep Bowls

Seasoned chicken strips and sautéed peppers and onion packed over rice in grab-and-go containers — a flavourful, filling lunch or quick dinner made ahead.

MexicanDinner, lunch30 minServes 4343 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13071 · Hand-built original

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Chicken koftas

These juicy, herby chicken koftas are packed with garlic, coriander and chilli. They’re easy to batch cook and freeze, making them handy for quick weeknight dinners or lunches. Serve with rice or warm flatbreads and salad, or stuff into wraps and sandwiches. For this recipe you’ll need a food processor and an air fryer. Each serving provides 519 kcal, 68.5g protein, 7.3g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 23.2g fat (of which 5.8g saturates), 3.3g fibre and 3.25g salt.

Turkish and Middle EasternMain course1 hrServes 2437 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0500 · Hand-built original

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Chicken stock recipe

A clear, full-flavoured chicken stock simmered gently from chicken frames with carrot, celery, onion and herbs. It keeps five days in the fridge or six months in the freezer and can stand in for bought stock cup for cup.

French, Westernstocks3 hr 15 minServes 21049 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6472 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate overnight oats with summer berry compôte

Chocolate oats thickened overnight with chia and yoghurt, layered or topped with a purple summer berry compôte. A make-ahead brunch for bowls or jars.

Brunch12 hr 10 minServes 2–4906 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: berries

HB-13171 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Paradis With Almond Praline

A dense, velvety chocolate mousse folded with crushed caramelised almond praline and topped with whipped cream and more praline. Party-ready and make-ahead friendly.

6 servings392 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-13172 · Hand-built original

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