Foods and recipes
- Type: Foods
Part of the same family as cucumber, squash and melon, courgettes have become a popular food due to its versatility. It can be used in most savoury recipes as well as some sweet dishes too.
- Type: Foods
Mushrooms, a fungi, are a popular food used in many different recipes. There are many different types including button, oyster and porcini.
- Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianLeftover veg
Onions are a popular veg used in many savoury dishes. They are part of the allium class of the lily family along with leeks, garlic and chives and come in different shapes, sizes, flavours and colours including spring onions and red and white onions.
- Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Parsnips are part of the Apiaceae family which includes celery, parsley and fennel. A popular root veg used throughout the year, it can be served roasted, steamed and mashed as well as being a great addition to soups and stews.
- Type: Foods
Beef is a popular and versatile choice of meat to eat at home. Different cuts of beef can be cooked in a variety of different ways from sunday roast to stews and the BBQ.
- Type: Foods
We can buy many different types of fish such as salmon, cod and tinned tuna in the UK, which can be cooked and used in a wide range of meals. Different ways to cook fish include grilling, steaming and baking.
- Type: FoodsUse up milk
Non-dairy milk is becoming a more popular choice for those who want an alternative to dairy milk either for dietary or personal reasons. There is a wide range of options including almond, oat and soya milk.
- Type: Foods
A wide range of different salad leaves are readily available in UK supermarkets e.g. watercress, rocket, beetroot leaves. You can now get them in leaves of different shapes, sizes and colour and are a great addition to many meals as a side dish.
- Type: Foods
Soft cheese such as Brie, Camembert, Gorgonzola and feta, is made from milk and comes in a wide range of flavours. It's a great addition to many meals and is also enjoyed on its own, often eaten with fruit.
- Type: Foods
A popular and versatile food that can be used in many different ways from hearty meals to light lunches and as a healthy snack. There are lots of different varieties from cherry tomatoes on the vine to the larger beef tomatoes.