Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEgg freeDairy freeNut freeEasyMeatChristmas
The mulled wine flavours in which the chicken is cooked smacks of winter, and is delicious served with a creamy leek mashed potato or baked potato or you could even serve it with couscous. Accompany with seasonal vegetables or braised red cabbage.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover vegChristmas
If you have leftover cooked potatoes to use, from the fridge or freezer, why not try this delicious, simple recipe from Blas y Tir.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeNut freeEasyLeftover fruit
Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeIntermediate
Chef, cookery tutor and owner of Pop food business in Edinburgh, Steve Brown, shares his Halloween themed risotto recipe.
Cook time: 30 - 45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianDairy freeIntermediateUse up bread
In this case, made with leftover wild mushroom risotto and stale end slices of a white loaf of bread. Crunchy on the outside with a hit of rosemary and gooey mushroomy and cheesy goodness on the inside. Boom!
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover vegCook with kids
This vegan-friendly gnocchi is very simple to make – and easy on the pocket too. Use baked potatoes or leftover mash which is a bit dried up.
Cook time: 20-30 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 freeEasyLeftover vegCook with kids
We caught up with Ruth from The Edinburgh Fermentarium to get her top tips on fermenting this classic cabbage concoction – sauerkraut.
Cook time: 20-30 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: RecipesVegetarianVeganDairy freeEgg freeEasyUse up bread
Italian-style breadcrumbs, flavoured with herbs, garlic and lemon zest. Use generously to add a dash of texture and a pop of flavour to anything from pasta, soups, risotto and salads. Just sprinkle a good helping on top.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes