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: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeat
Full of contrasting textures and flavours, this is one of those recipes that the whole family will love – it works really well with cooked chicken too.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
This hearty stew is delicious, filling and uses up your leftover veggies. What's not to like?
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianGluten freeIntermediateLeftover veg
A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesMeatIntermediateOne pot mealsMeat
A delicious easy family meal - great for using up leftover uncooked chicken from your BBQ.
Cook time: 5 hours+ - 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: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeals for freezingMeat
This recipe can be adapted to suit what you have in the fridge. Stewing steak will work just as well as diced beef, just cut it yourself beforehand.
Cook time: 1 hour + - 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: RecipesIntermediateLeftover veg
This recipe is an inspired way of using up leftover mashed potatoes and using homemade breadcrumbs.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes