This simple recipe creates the perfect addition for the frontline of your fridge and can add a kick to a range of different dishes. Experiment with what vegetables you add over and above the chilli and garlic and see what flavours work for you - or what needs saving! The length of time needed for the ferment can be longer if the room temperature is colder.

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!

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

A comforting and nutritious vegetarian dinner, oozing with a thick saucy vegetable filling and topped with crunchy potato.

This hearty stew is delicious, filling and uses up your leftover veggies. What's not to like?

A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.

This delicious recipe can be made using any type of leftover mashed root vegetable, and if you don't have any chives, try using a mixture of finely chopped onions and leeks.

A great dish for making the most of any spare spuds lurking in your cupboards. Traditionally potato babka would be eaten as a side dish but it could easily be used as a tasty vegetarian main.

A favourite at Chinese restaurants, these moreish pancakes can be served in the place of bread with many meals, or with a spicy dipping sauce as part of a Chinese-style meal.

If you have leftover cooked potatoes to use, from the fridge or freezer, why not try this delicious, simple recipe from Blas y Tir.