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!

This delicious vegetarian dish is a great one to have on standby in the freezer and is a good vegetarian option for the main Christmas meal.

Made with in-season butternut squash and loads of cheese, this slow cooker dip is a real crowd pleaser. Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it come together while you perfect your Christmas cocktail menu.

A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.

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?

Full of contrasting textures and flavours, this is one of those recipes that the whole family will love – it works really well with cooked chicken too.

What better way to use up a stale loaf of bread than making a warming bread and butter pudding? This tasty dish is recommended by Le Creuset.

A great leftover recipe that can be made with any vegetable leftovers.

This stuffed marrow with mince recipe is easy and delicious. You can use your favourite mince recipe such as bolognese or chilli (or vegetarian options) to stuff a marrow, so do experiment.

An exotic winter warmer, this tagine is a fabulous twist for festive leftovers.