Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Pretty much any leftover veggies can be added to this curry, and it's also great for reheating for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateUse up breadUse up milk
A warming sweet treat and a great way to use up sliced white bread that's slightly stale.
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianEasyLeftover veg
A classic Scottish sweet treat, that’s surprisingly easy to make yourself!
Cook time: 1 hour + - 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: RecipesVegetarianNut freeIntermediateMeals for freezingLeftover veg
This delicious recipe can be made using any type of leftover mashed root vegetable, and if you don't have any chives, try using a mixture of finely chopped onions and leeks.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateLeftover vegOne pot meals
This hearty stew is delicious, filling and uses up your leftover veggies. What's not to like?
Cook time: 1 hour + - Type: RecipesVegetarianGluten freeIntermediateLeftover veg
A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.
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: RecipesVegetarianIntermediateUse up milk
Great for using up odds and ends of cheese from the fridge, use any strong smelly cheese like Gruyere, Stilton and goats cheese.
Cook time: 10-20 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+