FoodSavvy Recipes
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Pea and Mint Soup
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.
Tom’s Vegetarian Moussaka
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.
Leftover Lasagne
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.
Vegan Banana Pancakes
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.
Creamy Celeriac and Hazelnut Soup
A delicious nutty, winter warming soup which includes both milk and potato which are two of the most wasted foods in the UK.
Pumpkin and Coconut Cake
If you're carving a jack-o'-lantern this Halloween, save the flesh and use it to make this delicious pumpkin and coconut cake.
Pumpkin Gnocchi and Crispy Sage
Making your own gnocchi is easier than you think, try out this easy recipe for a simple, healthy dinner.
Crusted Pumpkin Wedges
With this simple yet delicious recipe, you can use all kinds of pumpkin to make these yummy wedges.
Hake Brandade with Poached Eggs
Popular in France, Spain and across the Mediterranean. A great way to use up leftover milk, potato, bread and cooked fish or fish trimmings, which are some of the most wasted foods in the UK. A wonderful, creamy dish with a deep taste of the sea.
Thai Pumpkin Curry
A delicious and fragrant vegan Thai curry, best served with heaps of jasmine rice. This recipe is part of the #PumpkinRescue.
Potato, Egg and Kale Breakfast Tray Bake
This potato, kale and egg breakfast tray bake is a fail safe breakfast recipes for when you *think* there is nothing to have for breakfast. But after a little *fridge forage* you’re ready to go on this amazing start to the day.
Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes
Surprise your trick-or-treaters with these delicious cupcakes with pumpkins. A delicious sponge decorated with chocolate cobwebs, best served with candy spiders.
Zero Waste Vegetable Stock
This aromatic vegetable stock is a great way to use up vegetable peelings, skins, tops, bottoms and all the other bits that otherwise wouldn't end up in your final dish.
Mushrooms on Toast
‘Shrooms on toast’ is making a come back! Did you know, 20 million slices of bread are wasted every year in the UK? Toast is a great way to use up bread and with a few added extra’s can make for a super tasty affordable weekend breakfast.
Pearl Barley Risotto with Asparagus, Peas and Spinach
This seasonal pearl barley risotto is a great way to cook up delicious vegetables when they are at their absolute best in terms of flavour and nutrition. The freshness very nearly jumps out of the bowl.
Zesty Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli is in season in the UK throughout March, April, May. In this recipe it provides a mouth-watering alternative in pesto to herbs such as basil.
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