Gaining weight takes calories you actually enjoy eating. Every dish here has over 700 calories per serving: pasta, rice, nuts, oil, and all of it from real food.
94 recipes
How the labels are calculated
Per serving: weight loss means under 500 calories and over 25 g of protein, weight gain over 700 calories, muscle over 600 calories and over 35 g of protein. "Anyone can" has at most 4 steps, 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of work, "some experience" starts at 35 minutes or 6 steps. High protein is over 30 g, low carb at most 20 g of carbohydrate, low calorie under 400 calories, quick at most 15 minutes. Vegetarian and vegan follow from the ingredients.
No recipe matches all of that.
Salmon bowl with rice and edamame801 kcal · 46 g proteinLike the takeaway, except you know what is in it
Chicken curry with rice771 kcal · 42 g proteinOne pan, 25 minutes, three servings for the same effort
Chilli con carne853 kcal · 49 g proteinOne pot, one hour, and half the week is covered
Salmon poke bowl with mango742 kcal · 34 g proteinSalmon, mango, avocado and rice, all cold
Falafel bowl with hummus712 kcal · 22 g proteinFalafel, hummus and raw vegetables, in 15 minutes
Falafel with pitta and hummus710 kcal · 26 g proteinThe takeaway classic, at home in 15 minutes
Burrito bowl with chicken816 kcal · 49 g proteinEverything from a burrito, without the tortilla, in one bowl
Chickpea curry with rice744 kcal · 18 g proteinFrom tins, from the cupboard, in 25 minutes
Cauliflower curry with chickpeas and squash879 kcal · 23 g proteinOne pot, plenty of vegetables, and tomorrow it is better still
Green Thai curry with chicken768 kcal · 42 g proteinCurry paste from a jar, coconut milk, 20 minutes
Chicken gyros with pitta and tzatziki810 kcal · 64 g proteinGyros spices, a pan, and the potatoes from the oven
Chicken tikka masala703 kcal · 49 g proteinChicken marinated in yoghurt, tomato sauce, rice
Prawn masala719 kcal · 45 g proteinPrawns in a tomato and coconut sauce, in 20 minutes
Red Thai curry with prawns762 kcal · 44 g proteinRed curry paste, coconut milk, prawns, peppers. Done in 20 minutes.
Fried potatoes with bacon, peppers and a fried egg767 kcal · 28 g proteinYesterday's potatoes, one pan, two eggs on top
Massaman curry with chicken and potatoes759 kcal · 45 g proteinThe mild Thai curry with peanuts and potatoes
Spaghetti bolognese799 kcal · 45 g proteinThe sauce you cook on Sunday for the week
Penne with chicken and broccoli in a cream sauce765 kcal · 56 g proteinCreamy, with less cream than you would think
Wholemeal tagliatelle with chicken and tomatoes788 kcal · 56 g proteinWholemeal pasta, griddled chicken, tomatoes, olive oil
Pasta bake with broccoli and chicken771 kcal · 61 g proteinFrom the oven, with cheese, and better tomorrow
Tagliatelle with salmon and lemon789 kcal · 42 g proteinPan-fried salmon in pieces on pasta, with lemon instead of cream
Green curry noodle soup with chicken788 kcal · 36 g proteinRice noodles in a green coconut broth, 20 minutes
Chocolate porridge with banana and peanut butter772 kcal · 28 g proteinA breakfast with weight: cocoa, banana, peanut, chocolate
Bibimbap with beef and a fried egg713 kcal · 48 g proteinRice, vegetables in strips, beef, an egg on top, and you stir it all together
Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup726 kcal · 24 g proteinA stack of fluffy pancakes, berries in the batter and on top
Crispy chicken burger786 kcal · 49 g proteinBreaded chicken, cheese, salad, plenty of sauce
Schnitzel with potato salad801 kcal · 54 g proteinBeaten thin, turned three times, fried in fat. With potato salad made on stock.
Mac and cheese846 kcal · 38 g proteinMacaroni in Cheddar sauce, from the pot, in 20 minutes
Peanut stew with chicken and sweet potato788 kcal · 44 g proteinA West African stew: peanut butter, tomato, ginger, chilli, with rice
Big breakfast with eggs, bacon and pancakes775 kcal · 33 g proteinTwo fried eggs, bacon, a stack of pancakes, toast. The breakfast for gaining weight.
Beef udon pan754 kcal · 55 g proteinThick wheat noodles, beef strips, peppers, soy sauce, sesame
Pad thai with prawns792 kcal · 51 g proteinRice noodles, prawns, egg, sprouts, peanuts, lime. From the wok.
Beef burrito772 kcal · 45 g proteinBeef mince, black beans, rice, cheese, salad, rolled up
Dal tadka746 kcal · 30 g proteinYellow lentils cooked soft, with toasted spices poured over. With rice.
Red lentil dal with coconut728 kcal · 28 g proteinRed lentils in coconut milk and tomato, curry, ginger, coriander
Rajma with rice702 kcal · 23 g proteinKidney beans in a tomato and ginger sauce with garam masala, with rice. Vegan.
Shell pasta in spinach cream sauce762 kcal · 29 g proteinLarge pasta shells, spinach, cream, Parmesan, nutmeg
Chickpea burger703 kcal · 24 g proteinA patty of chickpeas, oats and linseed, in a bun with tomato and hummus. Vegan.
Roast chicken with roasted vegetables757 kcal · 46 g proteinA whole chicken, lemon and thyme in the cavity, potatoes and carrots around it
Chicken leg with boiled potatoes755 kcal · 45 g proteinA leg with the skin on from the oven, potatoes with parsley, a little roasting juice
Ramen with chicken and egg819 kcal · 61 g proteinBroth with miso and ginger, egg noodles, chicken, a soft-boiled egg, nori, sesame
Seafood paella706 kcal · 50 g proteinSaffron rice with prawns, mussels and squid, from a wide pan
Homemade pizza margherita809 kcal · 32 g proteinYeast dough with two hours to rise, passata, mozzarella, basil
Fettuccine alfredo with chicken786 kcal · 54 g proteinWide pasta in cream, Parmesan and butter, with pan-fried chicken breast
Baked potato with cheese and bacon724 kcal · 24 g proteinOne large potato, an hour in the oven, Cheddar, bacon, soured cream, chives
Chicken enchiladas776 kcal · 54 g proteinFilled tortillas in green salsa, baked with cheese, for two
Chana masala with rice808 kcal · 25 g proteinChickpeas in tomato, onion, ginger and garam masala, with rice
Miso ramen with tempeh and pak choi865 kcal · 48 g proteinMiso broth, wheat noodles, crisp fried tempeh, pak choi, sprouts, sesame
Pasta with cashew and basil pesto734 kcal · 20 g proteinPesto without Parmesan: basil, cashews, olive oil, garlic, lemon. Vegan.
Vegetable biryani710 kcal · 15 g proteinBasmati with carrot, peas, beans, cinnamon and garam masala, cashews and raisins on top
Mushroom and coconut curry with rice794 kcal · 19 g proteinMushrooms and spinach in coconut milk with ginger and curry, with rice. Vegan.
Red Thai curry with chicken803 kcal · 51 g proteinRed curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, peppers, green beans, basil, rice
Taco bowl with beef mince794 kcal · 50 g proteinRice, spiced mince, black beans, sweetcorn, tomato, salad, Cheddar, soured cream
Salmon bowl with rice, avocado and sesame822 kcal · 49 g proteinSushi-grade raw salmon, rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, soy sauce and black sesame
Eggs Benedict848 kcal · 36 g proteinPoached eggs on toast and ham, with a hollandaise whisked by hand
Tofu wok with peanut sauce774 kcal · 34 g proteinFried tofu, broccoli, pepper and carrot in a peanut and soy sauce, with rice
Palak dal856 kcal · 36 g proteinRed lentils with spinach, tomato, cumin and turmeric, with rice. Vegan.
Dan dan noodles807 kcal · 36 g proteinWheat noodles with pork mince, a peanut and sesame sauce, chilli oil and spring onion
Vegan udon pan with tofu706 kcal · 32 g proteinThick wheat noodles, tofu, broccoli, pepper, carrot, soy sauce, sesame
Pasta with courgette and pesto721 kcal · 23 g proteinSpaghetti, fried courgette, green pesto, Parmesan, pine nuts
Mezze plate with falafel and hummus738 kcal · 24 g proteinFalafel, hummus, pita, tomato, cucumber, olives, herbs. All on one plate, vegan.
Hummus plate with salad and pita711 kcal · 20 g proteinA plate of hummus, tomato, cucumber, pepper, olives, chickpeas, olive oil, pita for dipping
Buddha bowl with sweet potato and tahini846 kcal · 31 g proteinRoasted sweet potato, quinoa, chickpeas, edamame, red cabbage, broccoli, tahini dressing. Vegan.
Falafel bowl with rice and edamame753 kcal · 27 g proteinRice, falafel, edamame, avocado, tomato, cucumber, soya yoghurt dip. Vegan.
Teriyaki chicken bowl with edamame708 kcal · 56 g proteinChicken glazed in soy sauce, honey and ginger, on rice with edamame and onion
Chicken kebab plate with rice and chips755 kcal · 54 g proteinMarinated chicken, rice, oven chips, salad and tomato. The plate from the takeaway.
Crêpes with peanut butter and berries713 kcal · 32 g proteinThin pancakes, peanut butter, raspberries and redcurrants. A breakfast that carries you.
Loaded nachos with beef and beans749 kcal · 42 g proteinTortilla chips baked with beef mince, kidney beans, sweetcorn and Cheddar. For two, with a spoon.
Laksa with chicken and prawns828 kcal · 46 g proteinA Malaysian coconut noodle soup with curry paste, chicken, prawns, tofu and egg. For two, hot.
Spaghetti carbonara739 kcal · 35 g proteinSpaghetti, cured pork, egg, pecorino and black pepper. No cream. For two, in twenty minutes.
Pasta primavera716 kcal · 25 g proteinFusilli with broccoli, peas, asparagus and mushrooms in a light cream sauce with Parmesan. Vegetarian, for two.
Fettuccine with creamy mushroom sauce782 kcal · 24 g proteinFettuccine with button mushrooms, shiitake, onion, cream and Parmesan. Vegetarian, for two.
Kongguksu703 kcal · 32 g proteinKorean cold noodles in a soya milk and sesame broth with cucumber, tomato and egg. Vegetarian, for summer.
Pumpkin pasta bake with sausage and sage831 kcal · 33 g proteinRigatoni with butternut, Italian sausage, sage and cream, baked with Parmesan and mozzarella. For four.
Reuben sandwich745 kcal · 37 g proteinRye bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and dressing, fried in butter. New York deli.
Salmon and quinoa bowl with squash821 kcal · 43 g proteinFried salmon on quinoa with roasted squash, avocado, sweetcorn and red cabbage. One plate, plenty of protein.
Tempeh curry with cauliflower and mango769 kcal · 30 g proteinFried tempeh, cauliflower and mango in a coconut curry sauce, with rice. Vegan, for two.
Jackfruit curry803 kcal · 14 g proteinYoung jackfruit in a tomato and coconut curry with ginger and garam masala, with rice and flatbread. Vegan, for two.
Beef stroganoff848 kcal · 67 g proteinStrips of beef with mushrooms, onions, mustard and soured cream, with egg noodles. For two.
Käsespätzle with fried onions827 kcal · 37 g proteinHomemade spätzle layered with Emmental and covered in fried onions. Vegetarian, for three.
Chicken parmesan with linguine824 kcal · 66 g proteinBreaded chicken baked under tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, with linguine. For two.
Oven-baked fish and chips755 kcal · 45 g proteinCod in a breadcrumb crust with potato wedges, both from the oven, with mushy peas and lemon. For two.
Beef curry with coconut milk846 kcal · 63 g proteinBeef braised with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garam masala in coconut milk, with rice. For two.
Kefta skewers with yoghurt750 kcal · 47 g proteinMince skewers of beef and lamb with onion, parsley, mint and cumin, with pita and yoghurt. For two.
Katsu curry848 kcal · 61 g proteinBreaded chicken on rice with a Japanese curry sauce of onion, carrot, potato and apple. For two.
Mapo tofu750 kcal · 39 g proteinTofu and pork mince in a hot bean paste sauce with Sichuan pepper, on rice. For two, and it burns nicely.
Kung pao chicken783 kcal · 59 g proteinChicken with peanuts, pepper, dried chillies and a soy and vinegar sauce from the wok, with rice. For two.
Vegetable korma719 kcal · 17 g proteinCauliflower, squash and spinach in a mild cashew and coconut sauce, with rice. Vegan, for two.
Pizza capricciosa864 kcal · 39 g proteinHomemade yeast dough with tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushrooms and rocket. For two.
Chicken nuggets with oven chips781 kcal · 61 g proteinChicken breast in panko, baked in the oven, with potato chips and ketchup. For two, and for children.
Risotto with chicken and peas766 kcal · 52 g proteinCreamy risotto with diced chicken, peas, carrot, white wine and Parmesan. For two, stirring included.
Tarte flambée779 kcal · 20 g proteinPaper-thin dough with soured cream, onions and bacon, baked in a very hot oven. Alsace, for two.
Moqueca810 kcal · 59 g proteinA Brazilian fish stew with cod, prawns, peppers, tomatoes, coconut milk and lime, with rice. For two.
Vegetable tagine with chickpeas759 kcal · 23 g proteinPotatoes, carrots, courgettes and chickpeas braised with apricots and ras el hanout, with couscous. Vegan, for two.