For food emergency support, visit Shropshire Larder
We have pulled together some delicious recipes that will help you use up leftovers, veg on the edge, and other ingredients that are too good to throw away but maybe just a little past their best! We also have ideas for using seasonal food gluts like apples, pumpkins and lettuce.
These recipes are not only delicious but also a great way to help prevent food waste.
Give the recipes a try and let us know your favourites. We would love to hear from you!
Recipe
Wed 20 Sep 2023
September is the time of year when “MONSTER” marrows appear almost overnight in the veg patch! We asked our Steve, The Hungry Guy for inspirational things to do with these whoppers and he gave us two ideas.
Read more
Recipe
Thu 7 Sep 2023
Roasting vegetables is quick and easy and a good way to use “veg on the edge”. You can do the same with fruit and plums are a perfect example.
Read more
Recipe
Thu 7 Sep 2023
If you are “drowning” in cooking apples – try this traditional baked apple recipe as a change from apple crumble.
Read more
Recipe
Wed 9 Aug 2023
Green bean/runner bean season is upon us! Enjoy this recipe idea based on a comfort food classic!
Read more
Recipe
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Use up extra chilli’s and red peppers to make this delicious sweet chilli jam!
Read more
Recipe
Tue 4 Apr 2023
So many things you can do with this sweet, colourful and tasty vegetable. Available in our shops all year round and good value too! Here we share a salad recipe, but of course carrot cake is also a perfect option to use a up a few bendy carrots and you feel like a treat!
Read more
Check out our news and events to find out what we’re up to throughout the year and for helpful tips on how to reduce food waste.
Find out how we distribute food and when and where we'll be next.
Discover about what we're up to and the events we have on.
Try some of our delicious recipes that will feed you and help prevent food waste.
Use our tips to make the most of your food, and save the environment.