Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesIntermediateUse up breadMeals for freezing
This famous dish from Ukraine is a popular family staple and a tasty way to revitalise chicken and use up any bread past its best.
Cook time: 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: RecipesDairy freeAdvancedMeals for freezingChristmas
Children go wild for these burgers, keep them in the freezer for a last minute children’s tea - they can be cooked from frozen. You could also serve them as small meatballs with tomato sauce and spaghetti.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruit
A great way of using up bananas that are past their best!
Cook time: 10-20 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: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegChristmas
The perfect recipe for homemade gravy for your roast turkey dinner that uses up your veg peelings.
Cook time: 10-15 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatIntermediateMeals for freezingOne pot meals
A great tasty recipe to use up leftover lamb with the addition of a few simple ingredients.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeVeganEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezing
It's sweet and spicy, this pumpkin soup is an autumn favourite and perfect if you're making soup for the first time
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kids
This rich and indulgent chocolate cake is perfect for using up leftover chocolate bits and pieces – ideal for an after-Christmas treat!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
Delicious and easy recipe perfect as a starter, main or party food.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes