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Meal Prep Recipes

Cook once, eat brilliantly all week. These batch-friendly recipes are designed for effortless meal planning.

Meal prepping is the single best habit for eating well consistently. These recipes are specifically chosen because they store and reheat brilliantly — and most actually improve over a day or two as the flavours develop. Spend a couple of hours on Sunday and set yourself up for a genuinely good week of eating.

4 recipes in this collection

Creamy overnight oats in glass jars with berries and seeds
5 min
British Vegetarian Easy

Creamy Overnight Oats (5 Ways)

The ultimate make-ahead breakfast. Prep these the night before and wake up to a creamy, satisfying, no-cook breakfast that keeps you full until lunch. We've included five flavour variations — from classic banana to chocolate peanut butter — so you never get bored.

5 min Serves 1
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Chicken tikka masala in a bowl with naan bread and rice
1h
Indian Gluten free Medium

Chicken Tikka Masala

Britain's most beloved curry, done properly. Marinated, charred chicken in a rich, vibrant tomato and spiced cream sauce — aromatic, slightly smoky, utterly irresistible. Better than any takeaway.

1h Serves 4
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Roasted tomato soup with basil and cream swirl
1h
British Vegetarian Easy

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Roasting the tomatoes first is the difference between a good tomato soup and an unforgettable one. The caramelisation concentrates the sweetness and adds a wonderful depth. This soup is velvety smooth, deeply savoury, and vibrant — the kind of bowl you want on a cold day with a thick slice of buttered sourdough.

1h Serves 4
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Creamy wild mushroom risotto in a wide bowl with parmesan and fresh thyme
50 min
Italian Vegetarian Medium

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Deeply savoury, impossibly creamy, and satisfying to make — this wild mushroom risotto is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a proper cook. Porcini-infused stock, a mix of wild and chestnut mushrooms, and a generous finish of Parmesan and butter make this truly special.

50 min Serves 4
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