Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganDairy freeEgg freeEasyUse up bread
Italian-style breadcrumbs, flavoured with herbs, garlic and lemon zest. Use generously to add a dash of texture and a pop of flavour to anything from pasta, soups, risotto and salads. Just sprinkle a good helping on top.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeDairy freeGluten freeEasyLeftover vegMeatChristmas
A tasty way to use up those leftover sprouts at Christmas.
Cook time: 45 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: RecipesVeganVegetarianDairy freeEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruit
This recipe is great for using up soft fruit past its best, but not when it’s gone so far that it has reached the mouldy stage! This fruit jam is more like a compote than a normal jam and needs to be eaten within a few days. It's quick to make and is lovely served with scones, on toast, mixed into yogurt or spooned onto ice cream.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruitOne pot meals
Impress your friends with this easier-than-it-looks class act dessert from top chef Tom Kitchin.
Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyCook with kidsUse up bread
This kid’s favourite uses a crispy coating made from leftover cheese and breadcrumbs made from slightly old bread.
Cook time: 25 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyUse up breadCook with kidsChristmas
Here is a tasty mid-week family meal that uses up store cupboard ingredients and spices with extra meatballs to freeze for a second meal.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeDairy freeNut freeEasyMeatChristmas
The mulled wine flavours in which the chicken is cooked smacks of winter, and is delicious served with a creamy leek mashed potato or baked potato or you could even serve it with couscous. Accompany with seasonal vegetables or braised red cabbage.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesEgg freeMeatEasyOne pot mealsUse up breadChristmas
This is a really quick and tasty Boxing Day treat which uses up leftover turkey, and can be served with any leftover green veg. Make sure you have some crusty bread for dipping in the sauce too!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeNut freeEasyLeftover fruit
Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes