Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianAdvancedMeals for freezing
This delicious vegetarian dish is a great one to have on standby in the freezer and is a good vegetarian option for the main Christmas meal.
Cook time: 1 hour 50 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsCook with kids
This simple dish for one uses up tiny bits of leftover veg and cooked meat. It can even be stored in the fridge for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Pretty much any leftover veggies can be added to this curry, and it's also great for reheating for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeAdvancedOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Paella is a great vehicle for using up any leftover cooked meat or sausage that you’ve got in your fridge.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyMeatMeals for freezing
Gammon is a practical joint for a family or Christmas lunch. Serve it with parsley sauce, mashed potatoes or a vegetable mash.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeals for freezingMeat
This recipe can be adapted to suit what you have in the fridge. Stewing steak will work just as well as diced beef, just cut it yourself beforehand.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesEasyOne pot meals
This stuffed marrow with mince recipe is easy and delicious. You can use your favourite mince recipe such as bolognese or chilli (or vegetarian options) to stuff a marrow, so do experiment.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEasyMeals for freezingOne pot meals
This delicious curry can be made using cubes of leftover lamb from your Sunday roast.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesAdvancedMeals for freezingMeat
When cooking a mince dish like this one it makes sense to double up and freeze a second meal for another day.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesDairy freeNut freeEasyCook with kidsOne pot mealsMeatChristmas
This dish is ideal for weekday suppers as it only takes ten minutes to prepare and uses just one dish for cooking. Use your favourite variety of sausages and swap parsnips for potatoes for an equally tasty result.
Cook time: 40 minutes