Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover veg
A favourite at Chinese restaurants, these moreish pancakes can be served in the place of bread with many meals, or with a spicy dipping sauce as part of a Chinese-style meal.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianLeftover veg
Onions are a popular veg used in many savoury dishes. They are part of the allium class of the lily family along with leeks, garlic and chives and come in different shapes, sizes, flavours and colours including spring onions and red and white onions.
- Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Parsnips are part of the Apiaceae family which includes celery, parsley and fennel. A popular root veg used throughout the year, it can be served roasted, steamed and mashed as well as being a great addition to soups and stews.
- 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: 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: RecipesVegetarianAdvancedMeals for freezing
This delicious vegetarian dish is a great one to have on standby in the freezer and is a good vegetarian option for the main Christmas meal.
Cook time: 1 hour 50 minutes - 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: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsCook with kids
This simple dish for one uses up tiny bits of leftover veg and cooked meat. It can even be stored in the fridge for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover vegCook with kids
We caught up with Ruth from The Edinburgh Fermentarium to get her top tips on fermenting this classic cabbage concoction – sauerkraut.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Pretty much any leftover veggies can be added to this curry, and it's also great for reheating for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes