This summer greens filo pie is a great way of using summer greens, spinach works well in early summer, kale is a great addition as we head towards autumn.

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

This delicious courgette fritter recipe is amazingly delicious for a light lunch, served with a minty creme fraiche.

A ridiculously tasty salad, where the sweetness of new season potatoes plays against the saltiness of miso, the acidity of pickled shallots and the crispness of roasted purple sprouting.

Locally produced seasonal food is tasty and healthy as nutrients and flavours have fully developed. Eating local foods in season offers an environmental bonus. The produce will have travelled less miles, it is less likely to be found in plastic packaging and will have needed fewer pesticides and inorganic fertilisers to grow.

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!

Lettuce isn’t just for salads. If your lettuce is a bit limp why not use it to make this light and tasty soup. You can freeze it too, providing you with a delicious meal for another day.

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.

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

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.

Dal makes a wonderful nourishing and comforting dish and is easy to customise based on what you have and what’s in season. For example, if you’ve got some leftover spinach or kale, stir that through towards the end of cooking in addition or instead of the carrot tops.

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.

The crispness of the kale, combines perfectly with the texture of the tofu and the creaminess of the dressing, this is a perfect combination for the end of summer. Add some clementines into the mix later in the year for sweetness and make the most of what is in season earlier in the year.

Simplicity and flavour marry up in this soup. Peas and garden mint are a match made in heaven. With just a few ingredients this dish is a great option for when it is tricky to get to the shops.

Full of pearl barley, this is a truly hearty soup that will keep you feeling full long after lunchtime. Feel free to improvise with this recipe using whatever vegetables or pulses you have to hand.

This vegetarian moussaka is full of flavour and sustenance. Fresh, flavoursome produce is center stage in this recipe that make use of every ounce of an ingredient. If you prefer meat, add 200 grams of sautéed ground lamb to the recipe instead of the lentils.

This delicious veggie lasagne is not only a great way of using up whatever veg is left over in the fridge, but also using milk which is currently one of the most wasted foods in the UK.

A delicious nutty, winter warming soup which includes both milk and potato which are two of the most wasted foods in the UK.

Making your own gnocchi is easier than you think, try out this easy recipe for a simple, healthy dinner. 

With this simple yet delicious recipe, you can use all kinds of pumpkin to make these yummy wedges.