Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesIntermediateMeatUse up bread
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!).
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesIntermediateUse up breadMeals for freezing
These tasty fishcakes use pantry essentials like tinned tuna and sweetcorn for a Friday night dinner that's low cost but seriously satisfying!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesGluten freeVegetarianEasyCook with kidsMeals for freezing
These gluten-free Yorkshire puddings by Becky Excell seem to have a reputation of their own these days. If you’ve got eggs and milk that you need to use up fast, this is a great way to transform them into something everyone loves.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesAdvancedMeals for freezingUse up bread
These mini pizzas can be assembled and frozen ahead of time, so all you need to do is take them out of the freezer and cook on baking trays from frozen. You could cut rounds from a 30cm ready-made pizza base for a more authentic pizza. Any leftover bread, bag up and pop into the freezer to use later for breadcrumbs.
Cook time: 30 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateMeals for freezingMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeGluten freeDairy freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover veg
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.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianDairy freeEgg freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruit
This recipe is great for using up soft fruit past its best, but not when it’s gone so far that it has reached the mouldy stage! This fruit jam is more like a compote than a normal jam and needs to be eaten within a few days. It's quick to make and is lovely served with scones, on toast, mixed into yogurt or spooned onto ice cream.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyMeatLeftover vegCook with kids
A Scottish twist on a Mexican classic, you can customise these wraps with anything you have to hand, from leftover neeps to fresh tomatoes.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeEasyUse up milkUse up breadChristmas
A great way to use up extra bread, and easier than you might think!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezingChristmas
Save those veg from the bottom of the fridge and give them a new lease of life in this inventive curry which is as light as it is healthy. We’ve used madras curry paste (for added kick) – you can choose your favourite. Give it an authentic touch with basmati rice, too.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes