Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeals for freezingLeftover vegUse up milk
New recipes don’t always mean starting from scratch with a set of pristine ingredients. This delicious soup is a brilliant example of that - give it a go.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatLeftover veg
This hearty and delicious pie would be perfect for Burn's night or any winter night!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianNut freeIntermediateMeals for freezingLeftover veg
This delicious recipe can be made using any type of leftover mashed root vegetable, and if you don't have any chives, try using a mixture of finely chopped onions and leeks.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover vegChristmas
A great dish for making the most of any spare spuds lurking in your cupboards. Traditionally potato babka would be eaten as a side dish but it could easily be used as a tasty vegetarian main.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatLeftover veg
This is a useful basic recipe that the kids will love and takes no time to cook. You could bulk it out with more veggies such as carrots, baked beans, broccoli florets, chopped green beans or peas.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsLeftover veg
This stir fry is a quick and easy way to use up a host of leftover veggies, in an interesting and flavoursome way.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover veg
This simple recipe creates the perfect addition for the frontline of your fridge and can add a kick to a range of different dishes. Experiment with what vegetables you add over and above the chilli and garlic and see what flavours work for you - or what needs saving! The length of time needed for the ferment can be longer if the room temperature is colder.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover veg
Transform your leftovers with this quesadilla recipe. They will make a great lunch, dinner or snack, and only take minutes to put together. The recipe uses spare bits of veg from the fridge but anything goes, be creative!
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
British asparagus is only in season for around six short weeks in May and June. Make the most of it with this great risotto dish, you can also add in leftover veg or cooked meat.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateLeftover veg
This traditional dish has been made in Korea for hundreds of years and is an amazing way to make vegetables go further. With this simplified recipe you can try it in your own home.
Cook time: 20 minutes