FoodSavvy Recipes

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Roasted Tofu, Crispy Kale, Red Onion, Clementine and Walnut

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.

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Yoghurt Fruit Ice Lollies

Did you know? 80,000 tonnes of yoghurt is wasted in the UK each year, this is a tragedy, particularly when you think about how many of these delicious ice lollies we could make with it. These lollies are a great way to save yoghurt and fruit for a later date. An amazing treat to whip out of the freezer for you and the kids at a family BBQ or garden picnic.

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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.

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Vegetarian Wellington

Vegetarian Wellington with 3 layers: mushroom and sage, roasted squash and garlic greens. This recipe was made at Food Cycle’s Pie in the Sky Community Cafe as a Christmas dinner centrepiece for our bunch of fantastic volunteers to enjoy. Give it a go and let us know your thoughts!

We have made this recipe with both shop bought puff pastry and homemade shortcrust. Both work well – the puff pastry is best if you want to make one large wellington while the shortcrust works well for individual servings.

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Gingerbread Baubles

Thriftmas gingerbread bauble biscuits.

Get thrifty this Christmas and make your own delicious tree decorations. It’s a great opportunity to spend time in the kitchen with your loved ones and build that festive excitement together whilst making your house smell sensational.

Sadly biscuits will go soft after about a week of hanging on the tree. Why not freeze half so that you have replacements to the ready. This means that each member of the family can have a period exhibiting their show in the Christmas tree gallery.

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Christmas Pudding Ice Cream

Where would Christmas be without a pudding? Currants and raisins, sugar and spice, orange peel, lemon peel, and everything nice. However if you tire of this precious pud, don’t let it sit neglected, freeze it in time, and transform into a delicious ice-cream in the summer months. Continue the Christmas spirit by daring to dash in a splash o' leftover rum or whiskey. A cheat's version of Rum and Raisin using leftover Christmas Pudding.

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