Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover fruit
Use up any variety of dessert apples in this delicious recipe, which incorporates a quick toffee sauce and is topped off with a crispy crumble made from a leftover doughnut.
Cook time: 45-60 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 - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyCook with kidsLeftover fruitOne pot meals
Impress your friends with this easier-than-it-looks class act dessert from top chef Tom Kitchin.
Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsMeals for freezingCook with kidsUse up milk
If you want another idea for using up leftover cream, this one's quick and simple. If you don't have quite enough cream, then crème fraiche or whole milk can be used to top up to what you need.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyUse up milkOne pot mealsMeals for freezing
This classic soup recipe was put together by our partner, 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 - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover fruit
These energy bars are great for using up any nuts or dried fruit you have in the back of your cupboard; desiccated coconut, chocolate chips, or anything else you fancy! For an easy vegan alternative, swap out the butter and honey for vegetable spread and maple syrup.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeNut freeEasyLeftover fruit
Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - 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: 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