FoodSavvy Recipes
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Pumpkin Kimchi
This autumnal veg kimchi uses pumpkin leftovers, but also another seasonal favourite, pears. The lesser loved turnip also gets a Korean-inspired make over. And the addition of the chipotle chilli flakes adds additional smokiness that pairs well with the other flavours. Serve alongside any dish or eat it by the spoonful.
Preserved Lemons
A jar of preserved lemons will brighten up your kitchen and put an end to popping to the shops for a single lemon.Traditionally used in Moroccan cooking, these lemons taste great in tagines or with vegetables, chicken or fish.
Southern Indian Style Banana Peel Chutney
This chutney would be the perfect accompaniment to Southern Indian dishes or even cheese or meat dishes. It is best made with organic banana peels, but for non-organic bananas, soak the peels in 4 parts water and 1-part white vinegar for 20 minutes before rinsing. Keep for yourself or give as a gift.
Fruit Peel Vinegar
Not sure what to do with leftover fruit peel? We have just the remedy in a delicious fruit peel vinegar. This makes an amazing set of gifts if poured into pretty bottles and an amazing base for a salad dressing.
Spicy Pickled Watermelon Rind
This is the perfect watermelon waste buster and tastes great with both Mexican and Japanese food, actually it takes great with everything.
Peri Peri Sauce
Just like the Colonel’s secret blend, Nando’s peri peri sauce is one of the most hotly debated recipes on the internet. Our fakeaway versions uses the whole lemon to reduce food waste and the flavour really bangs. Use this sauce to marinade leftover veg, chicken or fish, nom nom nom.
Burger Sauce
Love a Maccy D’s? This homemade take on the famous burger sauce recipe will have you shouting ‘I’m lovin’ it.’ What’s more you will likely have most of the ingredients in your store cupboard ready to rock, including those sauce bottles with just a little bit left.
Fizzy Pink Onions
These fermented onions make a great tangy, crunchy accompaniment to anything from a curry, to a burger or sandwich. They go a lovely shade of bright pink which makes them look as cool as they are good for you. This is a great way of preserving ingredients for future use when you have a glut of onions. This is a good way to use up any spare onions, or even to cut off a green shoot and give them a new lease of life.
Fermented Carrot Sticks
These aren’t just carrot sticks, but supercharged, probiotic ones, and a great way to use leftover carrots and preserve them for the future.
Spiced Pear Chutney
Make a chutney in the autumn and it will see you through the winter and into the spring. Good as a gift for your grandma or to serve with your cheese and crackers.
Spiced Apple Chutney
Make a chutney in the autumn and it will see you through the winter and into the spring. Good as a gift for your grandma or to serve with your cheese and crackers.
Ginger Pickle
Ginger pickle is a simple but delicious pickle that goes well with dosas. It is popular in the Andhra Pradesh in the South-East of India.
Lemon Pickle
A quick and easy pickle that is ready to eat almost immediately. Three lemons will make enough for a small jam jar. Buy lemons that look like they have a thin skin.
Apricot Harissa
Harissa is an ultimate cupboard staple. Just a little goes a long way. Swirl it through yoghurt, dollop it on top of a hearty salad or use it as a marinade—the options are endless.
Homemade Herb Butter
Home-made butter is incredibly easy to make, delicious and easily customised with leftover herbs such as parsley, tarragon or chives.
Provencal Basil Pistou
Pistou is a Provençal cold sauce made from cloves of garlic, basil and olive oil. It is similar to pesto, although it doesn’t include nuts, so it is smoother. It is classically added to soups of summer vegetables.
Pumpkin Panzanella
A delicious bread salad, and not just for Autumn (as in this recipe), sub in seasonal ingredients and drown your bread ends any time of the year.
Pumpkin Hummus
This scrumptious pumpkin hummus would be great on a slice of chunky toasted bread for a snack or a light lunch. This recipe is perfect for using up surplus vegetables around Halloween that would otherwise go to waste.
Thyme Bread Crusts
Do you have #CrustIssues? Well, you’re not the only one. Did you know that we throw away 1.2 billion crusts each year? Crusts aren’t just for feeding the ducks, get #FoodSavvy with this tasty crunchy snack recipe.
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