Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover fruit
Make the strawberry season last all year long with this easy jam. It's a good way to use up under-ripe or tart strawberries - freeze them until you have enough to make a batch of jam.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeNut freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
This classic lentil soup is a treat for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and can be further enhanced with lots of different vegetables.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyUse up breadLeftover fruit
It’s much cheaper and simpler to make your own tapenade and great for making leftover bread something more interesting. This will keep in the fridge and can be added to pasta or used to enrich casseroles.
Cook time: 10 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateLeftover veg
This recipe is an inspired way of using up leftover mashed potatoes and using homemade breadcrumbs.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyMeals for freezingLeftover vegOne pot meals
This ultimate leftover-friendly soup recipe was put together by our partner, Chefs @ School, to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: Foods
This vibrant colourful group of fruits include oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. They are bursting with vitamins and minerals which helps to keep us healthy.
- Type: Foods
A popular food in the UK, cucumbers are full of micronutrients and are a staple ingredient for salads and sandwiches.
- Type: Foods
A popular fruit that comes in a range of different types including green, red and black. They are used both in sweet and savoury dishes.
- Type: Foods
Leeks are a popular choice in the kitchen and can be used in place of onions if you need to use up any leftovers. They are part of the allium family along with onion and garlic, and are packed with nutrients.
- Type: Foods
There are many different varieties of lettuce including those that have floppy leaves like round lettuces to crisp leaves such as iceberg.