Foods and recipes
- Type: Foods
Deli meats are typically processed meat that offer convenience when entertaining or for simple 'Picky tea' buffet style meals. They include meats such as chorizo, salami, prosciutto and pepperoni.
![a salami cut in half with a couple of slices]()
- Type: RecipesEasyChristmas
Toss leftover turkey meat in a mixture of butter and hot sauce to pile into soft brioche buns – it's a Boxing Day sandwich but not as you know it.
Cook time: 15 minutes![Buffalo turkey burgers]()
- Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeAdvancedOne pot mealsLeftover veg
Paella is a great vehicle for using up any leftover cooked meat or sausage that you’ve got in your fridge.
Cook time: 20-30 minutes![A vibrant bowl of yellow rice paella with garden peas and other assorted vegetable pieces]()
- Type: Foods
Bacon is salt-cured meat and can either be bought as rashers or a joint. It's used in a variety of meat dishes and is popular at breakfast too.
![Slices of uncooked bacon]()
- Type: Foods
Lamb refers to the meat of a sheep under one year of age. It is a form of red meat and is a popular choice for sunday roasts and it can be grilled, braised and cooked on the barbeque.
![A couple of raw lamb chops with a sprig of herb]()
- Type: RecipesMeatIntermediate
A delicious spicy warming sweet and sour fruit mince pie, a great way to use up meat and leftover vegetables.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes![A tray bake in shades of gold and orange squash filled with mince]()
- 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![Hands in gloves, one holding a spoon and the other holding a bowl of lentil soup]()
- Type: RecipesDairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsCook with kids
This simple dish for one uses up tiny bits of leftover veg and cooked meat. It can even be stored in the fridge for lunch the next day.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes![A green bowl containing loads of golden noodles mixed with veggies]()
- Type: Foods
Beef is a popular and versatile choice of meat to eat at home. Different cuts of beef can be cooked in a variety of different ways from sunday roast to stews and the BBQ.
![A cut of uncooked beef]()
- Type: RecipesEgg freeEasyUse up breadLeftover vegLeftover fruit
Bruschetta is a great way of using up items from your fridge, use a variety of leftover cheese, cooked meats, tomatoes and beans, basically anything goes!
Cook time: 30-45 minutes![A plate of bruschetta surrounded by fresh herbs, bread and vegetables]()
