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 delicious vegetable curry is a great way to use up leftover veggies. Throw anything into it, and remember softer veggies require less cooking. It also goes great in samosas or made in to a pie.

This dish is inspired by the flavours of the colder months in the year. Using few ingredients this is asuper easy meal to put together.

This is a flexible recipe, where you can use wrinkly roasted peppers or even some lacklustre parsley to add a burst of colour and flavour to your hummus.

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This is a variation on a traditional crumble. It is a great way to use up leftover cake and fruits.

This dairy free Middle Eastern bread salad is full of colour, freshness and a little crunch. Unlikely to make you fat, no matter what the name might suggest.

Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Liven up leftover cabbage and carrots with a delicious zingy plant based coleslaw dressing.

Summer pudding is a British dessert made of sliced bread, layered in a deep bowl with fruit and fruit juice. It is left to soak overnight and turned out onto a plate.

Minestrone is often eaten in the autumn and winter. But it is a soup for all seasons. The best chefs let their cooking be led by the produce that is at it’s best at any time of year. This approach is a win for your taste-buds, pocket and the environment.

This summer version of the famous Tuscan soup is lighter and greener than the deep orange colour that we might be used to, it also has more zing with the addition of a carrot top and basil pesto. It’s a great waste buster using leftover pasta or rice. Enjoy!

Basil and other herb stalks often end up being wasted after we’ve used the leaves. There is lots of flavour in the stalks, so it would be a shame not to use them. Use this passata on pizzas or as a pasta sauce.

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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?

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.

Looking for a swap for the usual tuna sweetcorn? Try this 5 minute lunch filling, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a side salad!

This spicy and comforting chilli is packed with plant-powered goodness, making it suitable for vegans. Throw in any weary or wilted veggies or beans you have to hand for a quick improvised dinner.