Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesMeatEasyCook with kidsOne pot mealsLeftover veg
The fastest, easiest stir-fry! Just brown your mince, stir-fry those veggies and this dish will be ready in under 30 minutes.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes - Type: RecipesEgg freeMeatEasyOne pot mealsUse up breadChristmas
This is a really quick and tasty Boxing Day treat which uses up leftover turkey, and can be served with any leftover green veg. Make sure you have some crusty bread for dipping in the sauce too!
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: RecipesEasyLeftover vegMeatOne pot mealsChristmas
This is a great alternative to a classic roast dinner, and so easy: all you really need to do is chop some veg!
Cook time: 1 hour+ - 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: RecipesEasyMeatMeals for freezing
Gammon is a practical joint for a family or Christmas lunch. Serve it with parsley sauce, mashed potatoes or a vegetable mash.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesIntermediateOne pot mealsMeals for freezingMeat
This recipe can be adapted to suit what you have in the fridge. Stewing steak will work just as well as diced beef, just cut it yourself beforehand.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianNut freeIntermediateLeftover fruit
This simple sponge pudding sits on a yummy layer of your choice and is perfect for using up all sorts of leftover sweet foods.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyOne pot meals
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.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes