Italian-style breadcrumbs, flavoured with herbs, garlic and lemon zest. Use generously to add a dash of texture and a pop of flavour to anything from pasta, soups, risotto and salads. Just sprinkle a good helping on top.

A warming sweet treat and a great way to use up sliced white bread that's slightly stale.

Stale bread can be resurrected with this wonderful breakfast treat. Serve with generous spoonful's of Greek yogurt.

A great dish for making the most of any spare spuds lurking in your cupboards. Traditionally potato babka would be eaten as a side dish but it could easily be used as a tasty vegetarian main.

Are your bread-end-crusts always forgotten at the bottom of the bread bag? Here’s a fun way to use them up before they go off!

A great way to use up extra bread, and easier than you might think!

Save those veg from the bottom of the fridge and give them a new lease of life in this inventive curry which is as light as it is healthy. We’ve used madras curry paste (for added kick) – you can choose your favourite. Give it an authentic touch with basmati rice, too.

This tasty side dish or snack is a great way to use up potatoes.

Comfort food at its best by award-winning chef Neil Forbes of Café St Honore in Edinburgh.

Most vegetables can be given a second life in this great recipe, perfect for a light lunch or supper.