Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
Delicious and easy recipe perfect as a starter, main or party food.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsMeals for freezing
This versatile sauce can use up a host of ingredients and can be paired with pasta or egg - two meals in one!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - 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: RecipesGluten freeVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
These gluten-free Yorkshire puddings by Becky Excell seem to have a reputation of their own these days. If you’ve got eggs and milk that you need to use up fast, this is a great way to transform them into something everyone loves.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateMeals for freezingMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover veg
This simple recipe creates the perfect addition for the frontline of your fridge and can add a kick to a range of different dishes. Experiment with what vegetables you add over and above the chilli and garlic and see what flavours work for you - or what needs saving! The length of time needed for the ferment can be longer if the room temperature is colder.
Cook time: 10-20 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: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover veg
Transform your leftovers with this quesadilla recipe. They will make a great lunch, dinner or snack, and only take minutes to put together. The recipe uses spare bits of veg from the fridge but anything goes, be creative!
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 vegOne pot mealsMeals for freezingCook with kidsUse up milk
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.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes