Foods and recipes
- 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: 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: RecipesEgg freeNut freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
Often served with gravy, this traditional Dutch recipe is now our firm favourite when it comes to rustling up dinner using only one pot.
Cook time: 30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover fruitCook with kidsUse up milk
These muffins are ideal for using up ripe bananas. You could also use other fruits that need using up, such as apples, cranberries, oranges, pears or even some tinned fruit!
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover fruit
Mince pie overload? These delicious brownies will give them another life.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesNut freeEasyOne pot mealsMeals for freezingLeftover veg
Here is a twist on a lasagne recipe using smoked fish and a creamed sweetcorn sauce. A delicious meal for two that is perfect for a night in.
Cook time: 45 minutes