Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianGluten freeIntermediateLeftover fruit
What better way to use up your overripe bananas than this moist and hearty gluten-free banana bread.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateUse up milk
Great for using up odds and ends of cheese from the fridge, use any strong smelly cheese like Gruyere, Stilton and goats cheese.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsUse up bread
What better way to use up a stale loaf of bread than making a warming bread and butter pudding? This tasty dish is recommended by Le Creuset.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVegetarianNut freeIntermediateLeftover fruit
This simple sponge pudding sits on a yummy layer of your choice and is perfect for using up all sorts of leftover sweet foods.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover fruit
If your tea bags are approaching their end date and you're wondering what to do, why not add them to a last minute Christmas cake! This recipe also uses up dried fruits and nuts you may have at the back of the cupboard.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatIntermediateMeals for freezingLeftover vegUse up milkChristmas
A traditional West Country open pie that’s cheap, filling and quick to make. It’s best eaten warm rather than hot, and it’s really good cold so ideal for picnics or lunchboxes.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover fruit
Make the strawberry season last all year long with this easy jam. It's a good way to use up under-ripe or tart strawberries - freeze them until you have enough to make a batch of jam.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyUse up breadLeftover fruit
It’s much cheaper and simpler to make your own tapenade and great for making leftover bread something more interesting. This will keep in the fridge and can be added to pasta or used to enrich casseroles.
Cook time: 10 minutes