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!

New recipes don’t always mean starting from scratch with a set of pristine ingredients. This delicious soup is a brilliant example of that - give it a go.

Crispy lamb cooked with store cupboard spices is a wonderful combination and is a delicious way to use up any minced lamb to create a quick and easy supper dish.

Here is a twist on a lasagne recipe using smoked fish and a creamed sweetcorn sauce. A delicious meal for two that is perfect for a night in.

This delicious recipe can be made using any type of leftover mashed root vegetable, and if you don't have any chives, try using a mixture of finely chopped onions and leeks.

These are flat flaky, palm-shaped little bites that can be made ahead of time and frozen. Even if the pastry is ready-rolled make sure you roll it out a bit thinner.

This famous dish from Ukraine is a popular family staple and a tasty way to revitalise chicken and use up any bread past its best.

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.

A great way of using up bananas that are past their best!

The perfect recipe for homemade gravy for your roast turkey dinner that uses up your veg peelings.