Foods and recipes
- Type: RecipesMeatEasyCook with kidsLeftover vegUse up milkOne pot meals
Pretty much anything that’s close to its use-by date can be transformed under the guise of a Spanish omelette. You can include cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables such as peas, leeks, carrots, courgettes, onions etc, that last rasher of bacon and cheese that’s going hard around the edges.
Cook time: 10-20 minutes - 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 - 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: RecipesEgg freeNut freeEasyOne pot mealsLeftover vegMeals for freezing
Often served with gravy, this traditional Dutch recipe is now our firm favourite when it comes to rustling up dinner using only one pot.
Cook time: 30 minutes - Type: RecipesNut freeEasyOne pot mealsMeals for freezingLeftover veg
Here is a twist on a lasagne recipe using smoked fish and a creamed sweetcorn sauce. A delicious meal for two that is perfect for a night in.
Cook time: 45 minutes - Type: RecipesEasyLeftover vegOne pot meals
A speedy and delicious dinner, get creative and use up any tasty morsels you have leftover in your fridge!
Cook time: 20 minutes - Type: RecipesVeganVegetarianEasyLeftover vegOne pot meals
Throw these ingredients together in the morning and a warming delicious stew will be waiting for you when you get home.
Cook time: 45-60 minutes - Type: RecipesMeatEgg freeEasyLeftover vegOne pot mealsChristmas
This spiced turkey curry uses up leftover turkey and vegetables. Any green vegetables like broccoli, french beans and peas can be added at the end with the turkey.
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: 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+