Foods and recipes
- 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: RecipesMeatEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezingMeatChristmas
This is a neat little dish for being creative with your leftovers. You can have them hot or cook them the night before to take cold to work for lunch. For best results keep your leftover veg in the fridge with your roast until you need them for this recipe.
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: 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: RecipesVeganVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot meals
Throw these ingredients together in the morning and a warming delicious stew will be waiting for you when you get home.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeVeganEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezing
It's sweet and spicy, this pumpkin soup is an autumn favourite and perfect if you're making soup for the first time
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEgg freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsChristmas
This spiced turkey curry uses up leftover turkey and vegetables. Any green vegetables like broccoli, french beans and peas can be added at the end with the turkey.
Cook time: 1 hour + - 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: 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