Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesMeatEasyUse up breadCook with kidsChristmas
Here is a tasty mid-week family meal that uses up store cupboard ingredients and spices with extra meatballs to freeze for a second meal.
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: RecipesVegetarianVeganDairy freeEgg freeEasyUse up bread
Italian-style breadcrumbs, flavoured with herbs, garlic and lemon zest. Use generously to add a dash of texture and a pop of flavour to anything from pasta, soups, risotto and salads. Just sprinkle a good helping on top.
Cook time: 20-30 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: RecipesEgg freeDairy freeGluten freeEasyLeftover vegMeatChristmas
A tasty way to use up those leftover sprouts at Christmas.
Cook time: 45 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 - Type: RecipesEasyMeals for freezing
A perfect recipe for using up any leftover cheese.
Cook time: 1 hour - 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 - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsMeals for freezingChristmas
A delicious zero waste brunch, which uses the whole potato, parsnip, broccoli, spring onion and herbs (stalks, peels and all). Or swap out for any leftover veggies you have at home!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - Type: RecipesEasyMeatUse up breadMeals for freezing
This recipe includes a delicate apricot stuffing with a sweet cider sauce and it’s a great way to use up leftover bread.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes