The good news is that these banana and chocolate brownies are seriously moreish. The better news is they are dead easy to make. The even better news is that the squidgier your bananas are - the better, so this is also a great food waste buster.

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This delicious fakeaway tikka masala recipe can be made three ways with – chicken, paneer or chickpeas and cauliflower.

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Our Chinese curry recipe is 100% plant based and we have paired it with marinated tofu to give an amazing texture to go with the flavour. This is a great one to use up leftover veg that is looking for a home. Go on try it – ‘Chinese curry!’

Jerk is the taste of Jamaica, and its scent rides on the cooling breeze all around the island. Legend has it that the native people of the island used to smoke their food over the wood from the allspice trees that grow all over the island. The main flavour in a jerk seasoning is, therefore, allspice, but also ginger, lime, thyme, cinnamon and Scotch Bonnet chilli peppers.

Black bean chilli is a cheap and easy way to feed a crowd, especially if they've got different dietary requirements. It's also a great one for batch cooking at the weekend for delicious lunches that only need reheating. This recipe includes smoked paprika because it is delicious, but don't worry if you don't have any to hand as it's not essential.

Fridge forage is a term we use for when we’re making the most out of the ingredients we already have in the house. It’s better for the environment and your pocket. This fridge forage stir fry is versatile to help you make use of what you have, and the sauce totally pops in a way that means you’ll be making it again and again.

Egg fried rice is one of the nation’s favourite takeaway recipes. What’s more, it’s a perfect home for leftover rice, and odds and ends of lacklustre veg. It's an absolute food waste buster, what’s not to like?

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Bananas are one of the most commonly wasted foods in the UK, which is a shame considering they make a great binder for vegan baking. These vegan banana pancakes are great for using up brown bananas, and will give you a tasty start to your day.

This cottage pie is packed with plant-based proteins such as potatoes and lentils. It's the perfect high-protein but meat-free way to do classic British comfort food.

This curry is the perfect solution to a glut of cauliflowers and any other veg you have in, just cook, portion and freeze, it will keep for up to 3 months. It's also a great way to use the totally edible but often discarded cauliflower leaves.

This hearty ribollita recipe from Tuscany is a triumph of humble Italian cooking. Made of stale bread and a mixture of vegetables, it is a delicious, nourishing soup that is more than the sum of its parts. The dish gets even better with reheating, so ensure you make plenty to enjoy the next day.

These squidgy, moreish brownies have a delicious deep chocolate flavour and a little bite from the addition of walnuts. They are a great way of using leftover milk, which is one of the most wasted foods.

Get ready to tear and share because tonight is pizza night. We’ve got everything you need to make a pizza base and delicious passata using leftover basil stalks. An amazing way to use herbs from the garden (or window box), and leftover veg to create some killer flavour combos.

Chutnies are a great way to use up fruits (both dried and fresh) and vegetables. This delicious Christmas chutney uses a blend of warming spices to make the most of what is available at this time of year.

This shortbread is a great way to use up leftover rosemary and of course lemon zest before using the juice.

Use live yogurt to make a healthier, probiotic chocolate. What could be better? Feel free to experiment with different flavour combinations and dairy or non-dairy yogurt. It is important to remember to let the chocolate cool slightly before adding the yogurt to avoid killing the live bacteria. These are perfect for gifting or snaffling on your own!

This spiced berry jam works a treat on toast or with savoury dishes. Try serving it with a festive (nut)roast or offer it as the perfect gift for a cheese loving friend. It’s quick and easy to make. Enjoy!