Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEgg freeMeatEasyOne pot mealsUse up breadChristmas
This is a really quick and tasty Boxing Day treat which uses up leftover turkey, and can be served with any leftover green veg. Make sure you have some crusty bread for dipping in the sauce too!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsUse up bread
If you’ve never tried this brunch favourite as a savoury dish, you’re missing out. It’s also a great way of using up stale bread – perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Cook time: 10 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyLeftover vegMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
This is a great alternative to a classic roast dinner, and so easy: all you really need to do is chop some veg!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesEasyUse up breadCook with kids
Perfect as a light starter before a rich Christmas dinner, smoked salmon is readily available in small packets meaning you can ensure you don’t buy more than you need.
Cook time: 10 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeNut freeIntermediateLeftover vegChristmas
If you have leftover cooked potatoes to use, from the fridge or freezer, why not try this delicious, simple recipe from Blas y Tir.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyLeftover veg
Sascha at Hugh Grierson Organic, a family-run farm in Perthshire, shows us how to spice up those mince and tatties this Halloween.
Cook time: 40-60 minutes - Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianLeftover veg
Aubergines are part of the same family as bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. They are great in currys, grilled on BBQs and baked to make delicious meals.
- Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezing
Michael and Savanah were winners of our Halloween-themed 'Don't Be Afraid of Your Leftovers' school competition in partnership with Scottish Business in the Community and Good Family Food.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegChristmas
A great leftover recipe that can be made with any vegetable leftovers.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - 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 +