Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegUse up breadCook with kids
Are your bread-end-crusts always forgotten at the bottom of the bread bag? Here’s a fun way to use them up before they go off!
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesAdvancedMeals for freezingUse up bread
These mini pizzas can be assembled and frozen ahead of time, so all you need to do is take them out of the freezer and cook on baking trays from frozen. You could cut rounds from a 30cm ready-made pizza base for a more authentic pizza. Any leftover bread, bag up and pop into the freezer to use later for breadcrumbs.
Cook time: 30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezingChristmas
Save those veg from the bottom of the fridge and give them a new lease of life in this inventive curry which is as light as it is healthy. We’ve used madras curry paste (for added kick) – you can choose your favourite. Give it an authentic touch with basmati rice, too.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegUse up breadCook with kids
Comfort food at its best by award-winning chef Neil Forbes of Café St Honore in Edinburgh.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegCook with kidsChristmas
This healthier version of nachos is a great way of using up root vegetables with Mexican dips and can be served as a snack or sharing starter when entertaining.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: FoodsUse up milk
Non-dairy milk is becoming a more popular choice for those who want an alternative to dairy milk either for dietary or personal reasons. There is a wide range of options including almond, oat and soya milk.
- 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