Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesMeatEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegUse up milkOne pot meals
Pretty much anything that’s close to its use-by date can be transformed under the guise of a Spanish omelette. You can include cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables such as peas, leeks, carrots, courgettes, onions etc, that last rasher of bacon and cheese that’s going hard around the edges.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezingMeatChristmas
This is a neat little dish for being creative with your leftovers. You can have them hot or cook them the night before to take cold to work for lunch. For best results keep your leftover veg in the fridge with your roast until you need them for this recipe.
Cook time: 1 hour + - 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: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsUse up breadUse up milk
Stale bread can be resurrected with this wonderful breakfast treat. Serve with generous spoonful's of Greek yogurt.
Cook time: 10 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: 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: 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