Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEasyUse up breadCook with kids
Perfect as a light starter before a rich Christmas dinner, smoked salmon is readily available in small packets meaning you can ensure you don’t buy more than you need.
Cook time: 10 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyChristmas
Made with in-season butternut squash and loads of cheese, this slow cooker dip is a real crowd pleaser. Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it come together while you perfect your Christmas cocktail menu.
Cook time: 1 hour - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEasyChristmas
These air fryer parsnip chips are so moreish! Pass round a plate of these and you'll be sure to win the title of host with the most.
Cook time: 15 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyChristmas
If you've got an air fryer you have got to try these Cheesy Bites! With just a few ingredients, they make a perfect party nibble and are irresistible dunked into cranberry sauce.
Cook time: 25 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyChristmas
Toss leftover turkey meat in a mixture of butter and hot sauce to pile into soft brioche buns – it's a Boxing Day sandwich but not as you know it.
Cook time: 15 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyChristmas
Christmas and comfort food go hand in hand, and what's more comforting than macaroni cheese? This recipes uses leftover bacon and brussels sprouts for a seriously savoury twist on a classic. Trust us you're going to love it.
Cook time: 40 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyCook with kidsMeatUse up milk
Take your tatties to the next level, with this tasty recipe using the famous Stornoway Black Pudding.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsMeals for freezingChristmas
A delicious zero waste brunch, which uses the whole potato, parsnip, broccoli, spring onion and herbs (stalks, peels and all). Or swap out for any leftover veggies you have at home!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesEasyMeat
This recipe is a great one for a group of people to get stuck in and build their own fajitas.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeEasyUse up breadLeftover vegLeftover fruit
Bruschetta is a great way of using up items from your fridge, use a variety of leftover cheese, cooked meats, tomatoes and beans, basically anything goes!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes