Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEasy
Dahl is a simple supper that turns dried lentils into a flavourful bowl of goodness. You can play around with the spices that you have as well as adding in any veggies that need used up. Make the meal even heartier by adding some rice!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianEgg freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegChristmas
A great leftover recipe that can be made with any vegetable leftovers.
Cook time: 30-45 minutes - 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: RecipesVegetarianVeganEasyLeftover veg
In a hurry? You don’t need to make the curry paste from scratch - you can use a ready made green or red Thai curry paste.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesDairy freeNut freeEasyCook with kidsOne pot mealsMeatChristmas
This dish is ideal for weekday suppers as it only takes ten minutes to prepare and uses just one dish for cooking. Use your favourite variety of sausages and swap parsnips for potatoes for an equally tasty result.
Cook time: 40 minutes - Type: FoodsVeganVegetarianChristmas
Crunchy, sweet delicious carrots are one of our more flexible veggies to use up. We can munch them raw, grate them in salads and bake carrot cakes.
- Type: RecipesMeatIntermediateMeals for freezingLeftover vegUse up milkChristmas
A traditional West Country open pie that’s cheap, filling and quick to make. It’s best eaten warm rather than hot, and it’s really good cold so ideal for picnics or lunchboxes.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEgg freeDairy freeEasyLeftover fruit
Make the strawberry season last all year long with this easy jam. It's a good way to use up under-ripe or tart strawberries - freeze them until you have enough to make a batch of jam.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesVegetarianVeganEgg freeNut freeDairy freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
This classic lentil soup is a treat for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and can be further enhanced with lots of different vegetables.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - 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.