Foods and recipes
- Type: FoodsChristmas
A firm favourite in many UK homes, chicken can be cooked in a variety of different ways whether thats roasted for sunday lunch, or pan-fried or cooked on the BBQ. Turkey can be cooked in similar ways and it is available throughout the year.
- Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Crunchy, sweet delicious carrots are one of our more flexible veggies to use up. We can munch them raw, grate them in salads and bake carrot cakes.
- Type: RecipesIntermediateMeals for freezingUse up milk
This fish pie uses a pastry topping that doesn't need rolling out, just grating!
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover veg
Lettuce that has gone limp can still be put to use, and it is magically transformed in this rich, sophisticated soup.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatChristmas
Make the most of leftovers from a Christmas meal by combining cooked turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing in these festive pasties.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyCook with kidsLeftover veg
This is a good recipe for using up odds and ends from the fridge, you could top the corn chips with leftover cooked sausage and great for using up any leftover cheese.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
An easy, deliciously chocolatey way to save that leftover Christmas pudding from the bin by Scotland's National Chef, Gary Maclean.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruit
Making Banana Bread is a popular way to use up leftover bananas, but if you've also got half a jar of peanut butter in the cupboard you can take this classic bake to the next level!
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Perfect for veggies (and vegans if you omit the cheese) this lentil bolognese is a brilliant weekend dinner option for just £1.40 a head. We promise carnivores won't even miss the meat!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeAdvancedLeftover veg
Here's a new take on a classic hummus, using beetroot to give freshness, lightness and vibrancy.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes