Meals for freezing
Meals that are great to make in advance and freeze for another day
This ultimate leftover-friendly soup recipe was put together by our partner, Chefs @ School, to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin.
![A vibrant bowl of orange minestrone soup containing an assortment of vegetables](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/minestrone_soup_763813267.jpg.webp?itok=NRaI_J9o)
This is a neat little dish for being creative with your leftovers. You can have them hot or cook them the night before to take cold to work for lunch. For best results keep your leftover veg in the fridge with your roast until you need them for this recipe.
![A plate of pasties](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-08/Pasties-Sh1941179461.jpg.webp?itok=Ps_7-fCd)
This classic soup recipe was put together by our partner, Chefs @ School, to get pupils thinking about food and how to save it from the bin. Would you try it with your wee ones?
![A creamy dish of thick leek and potato soup](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/leek_and_potato_soup_1288982596.jpg.webp?itok=9voTKlFh)
Gammon is a practical joint for a family or Christmas lunch. Serve it with parsley sauce, mashed potatoes or a vegetable mash.
![Joint of sliced gammon plated on a table](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/honey-baked-gammon.jpg.webp?itok=CfCFx3_A)
This authentic tasting Thai curry is very speedy to make and can be varied by using a red or yellow Thai paste.
![A rich green Thai curry mixed with chicken pieces and tomatoes and peas](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/green_thai_curry_1381009253.jpg.webp?itok=EkYzQrwA)
This recipe includes a delicate apricot stuffing with a sweet cider sauce and it’s a great way to use up leftover bread.
![A sliced juicy pork fillet in a pan with leafy garnish](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/cider_can_pork_fillet_2010535040.jpg.webp?itok=vr5G3n60)
An easy, deliciously chocolatey way to save that leftover Christmas pudding from the bin by Scotland's National Chef, Gary Maclean.
![A rich chocolate pudding with a melted chocolate centre served with fresh strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/chocolate_fondant_pudding_236857252.jpg.webp?itok=P3UECBMq)
A comforting and nutritious vegetarian dinner, oozing with a thick saucy vegetable filling and topped with crunchy potato.
![A golden shepherd's pie in a white ceramic dish topped with a green garnish](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/curry_chickpea_lentil_shepherds_pie_294087158.jpg.webp?itok=0FO5WHKs)
A perfect recipe for using up any leftover cheese.
![a plate of spinace and cheese filo pastry pie](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-08/Spinach-feta-pieSh133397504.jpg.webp?itok=LXy0qv2Q)
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.
![A rich dish of cauliflower covered in a creamy cheese sauce](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column_sm/public/2022-05/cheats_cauliflower_cheese_1183271935.jpg.webp?itok=-XdfJGLI)