Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover fruit
Meringues might sound scary, but they’re actually incredibly simple. Using only two ingredients, you can create these cloud-like confections in less than an hour!
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateUse up breadMeals for freezing
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.
Cook time: 45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover vegChristmas
A great dish for making the most of any spare spuds lurking in your cupboards. Traditionally potato babka would be eaten as a side dish but it could easily be used as a tasty vegetarian main.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatLeftover veg
This is a useful basic recipe that the kids will love and takes no time to cook. You could bulk it out with more veggies such as carrots, baked beans, broccoli florets, chopped green beans or peas.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsLeftover veg
This stir fry is a quick and easy way to use up a host of leftover veggies, in an interesting and flavoursome way.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatUse up bread
The idea behind this dish is to help with waste of bread, rice and root vegetables and a must-make for anyone missing their favourite katsu curry restaurant (no names!).
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateUse up breadMeals for freezing
These tasty fishcakes use pantry essentials like tinned tuna and sweetcorn for a Friday night dinner that's low cost but seriously satisfying!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - 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: 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: RecipesIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
British asparagus is only in season for around six short weeks in May and June. Make the most of it with this great risotto dish, you can also add in leftover veg or cooked meat.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes