Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEgg freeEasyUse up breadLeftover vegLeftover fruit
Bruschetta is a great way of using up items from your fridge, use a variety of leftover cheese, cooked meats, tomatoes and beans, basically anything goes!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegUse up milkOne pot meals
Pretty much anything that’s close to its use-by date can be transformed under the guise of a Spanish omelette. You can include cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables such as peas, leeks, carrots, courgettes, onions etc, that last rasher of bacon and cheese that’s going hard around the edges.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover fruitUse up breadUse up milk
This recipe is great for when you find those stale slices of bread left at the end of the loaf.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover vegCook with kids
This vegan-friendly gnocchi is very simple to make – and easy on the pocket too. Use baked potatoes or leftover mash which is a bit dried up.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsUse up breadUse up milk
Stale bread can be resurrected with this wonderful breakfast treat. Serve with generous spoonful's of Greek yogurt.
Cook time: 10 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: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruit
A great way of using up bananas that are past their best!
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegChristmas
The perfect recipe for homemade gravy for your roast turkey dinner that uses up your veg peelings.
Cook time: 10-15 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kids
This rich and indulgent chocolate cake is perfect for using up leftover chocolate bits and pieces – ideal for an after-Christmas treat!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
Delicious and easy recipe perfect as a starter, main or party food.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes