Use up any variety of dessert apples in this delicious recipe, which incorporates a quick toffee sauce and is topped off with a crispy crumble made from a leftover doughnut.

Save those veg from the bottom of the fridge and give them a new lease of life in this inventive curry which is as light as it is healthy. We’ve used madras curry paste (for added kick) – you can choose your favourite. Give it an authentic touch with basmati rice, too.

Transform your leftovers with this quesadilla recipe. They will make a great lunch, dinner or snack, and only take minutes to put together. The recipe uses spare bits of veg from the fridge but anything goes, be creative!

British asparagus is only in season for around six short weeks in May and June. Make the most of it with this great risotto dish, you can also add in leftover veg or cooked meat.

This tasty side dish or snack is a great way to use up potatoes.

This traditional dish has been made in Korea for hundreds of years and is an amazing way to make vegetables go further. With this simplified recipe you can try it in your own home.

Impress your friends with this easier-than-it-looks class act dessert from top chef Tom Kitchin.

Comfort food at its best by award-winning chef Neil Forbes of Café St Honore in Edinburgh.

If you want another idea for using up leftover cream, this one's quick and simple. If you don't have quite enough cream, then crème fraiche or whole milk can be used to top up to what you need.

Most vegetables can be given a second life in this great recipe, perfect for a light lunch or supper.