Foods and recipes
- 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 - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateUse up breadUse up milk
A warming sweet treat and a great way to use up sliced white bread that's slightly stale.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesEgg freeNut freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
Often served with gravy, this traditional Dutch recipe is now our firm favourite when it comes to rustling up dinner using only one pot.
Cook time: 30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
This hearty stew is delicious, filling and uses up your leftover veggies. What's not to like?
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezingOne pot meals
This classic soup recipe was put together by Chefs @ School to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin. Would you try it with your wee ones?
Cook time: 30-45 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: RecipesEgg freeIntermediateOne pot meals
This recipe uses up all those half eaten jars of pesto and dressings from the fridge and cupboards. As with all these recipes they can be played with, altered and refined depending on the ingredients you have at hand.
Cook time: 10-20 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: RecipesVegetarianEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Perfect for veggies (and vegans if you omit the cheese) this lentil bolognese is a brilliant weekend dinner option for just £1.40 a head. We promise carnivores won't even miss the meat!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegOne pot meals
Make the most of your potatoes and create this amazing Patatas Bravas with a UK twist dish invented by Albert Bartlett.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes