These muffins are ideal for using up ripe bananas. You could also use other fruits that need using up, such as apples, cranberries, oranges, pears or even some tinned fruit!

Throw these ingredients together in the morning and a warming delicious stew will be waiting for you when you get home.

This versatile sauce can use up a host of ingredients and can be paired with pasta or egg - two meals in one!

A great way to use up extra bread, and easier than you might think!

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.

Impress your friends with this easier-than-it-looks class act dessert from top chef Tom Kitchin.

If you want another idea for using up leftover cream, this one's quick and simple. If you don't have quite enough cream, then crème fraiche or whole milk can be used to top up to what you need.

A comforting and nutritious vegetarian dinner, oozing with a thick saucy vegetable filling and topped with crunchy potato.

This classic soup recipe was put together by our partner, Chefs @ School, to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin. Would you try it with your wee ones?

This recipe is great for when you find those stale slices of bread left at the end of the loaf.