Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesEasyChristmas
Toss leftover turkey meat in a mixture of butter and hot sauce to pile into soft brioche buns – it's a Boxing Day sandwich but not as you know it.
Cook time: 15 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEasyChristmas
Christmas and comfort food go hand in hand, and what's more comforting than macaroni cheese? This recipes uses leftover bacon and brussels sprouts for a seriously savoury twist on a classic. Trust us you're going to love it.
Cook time: 40 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: RecipesVegetarianDairy freeIntermediateUse up bread
In this case, made with leftover wild mushroom risotto and stale end slices of a white loaf of bread. Crunchy on the outside with a hit of rosemary and gooey mushroomy and cheesy goodness on the inside. Boom!
Cook time: 20-30 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: RecipesEasyOne pot mealsCook with kids
This Tuna Pasta dish is great for dinner time and utilises dried pasta, tinned tuna and chopped tomatoes.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegOne pot meals
Make the most of your potatoes and create this amazing Patatas Bravas with a UK twist dish invented by Albert Bartlett.
Cook time: 30-45 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: RecipesMeatIntermediateOne pot mealsMeat
A delicious easy family meal - great for using up leftover uncooked chicken from your BBQ.
Cook time: 5 hours+ - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegMeals for freezingOne pot meals
This classic soup recipe was put together by Chefs @ School to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin. Would you try it with your wee ones?
Cook time: 30-45 minutes