In this case, made with leftover wild mushroom risotto and stale end slices of a white loaf of bread. Crunchy on the outside with a hit of rosemary and gooey mushroomy and cheesy goodness on the inside. Boom!

This simple sponge pudding sits on a yummy layer of your choice and is perfect for using up all sorts of leftover sweet foods.

A delicious spicy warming sweet and sour fruit mince pie, a great way to use up meat and leftover vegetables.

A comforting and nutritious vegetarian dinner, oozing with a thick saucy vegetable filling and topped with crunchy potato.

Great for using up odds and ends of cheese from the fridge, use any strong smelly cheese like Gruyere, Stilton and goats cheese.

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.

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!).

A warming sweet treat and a great way to use up sliced white bread that's slightly stale.

A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.

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.